Travel writer and podcast host of the Active Travel Adventures and the Adventure Travel Show podcasts.

Developed the back of the Roots, Inc. nursery farm into a 18 home rental development. Had to plan the project, and navigated the planning and zoning department codes and inspections over the three year period it took to execute the development. Once established, performed the marketing to, and selection and management of tenants, designed the website, handle the books, collections, taxes and legal actions. Plan and oversee maintenance and capital improvements. Hired a live in… Show more Developed the back of the Roots, Inc. nursery farm into a 18 home rental development. Had to plan the project, and navigated the planning and zoning department codes and inspections over the three year period it took to execute the development. Once established, performed the marketing to, and selection and management of tenants, designed the website, handle the books, collections, taxes and legal actions. Plan and oversee maintenance and capital improvements. Hired a live in Property Manager earlier in 2014 so I could step away from the day to day duties and pursue new interests. Show less

Created a start-up wholesale tropical plant nursery servicing Eastern NC to Charlotte. Became the regions largest tropical wholesaler selling to most independent retailers and grocers, plus a large grocery chain. Expanded nursery to grow perennials and ornamentals (shrubs). Responsible for planning and logistics, oversaw growing beds and staging areas, developed new customers, and handled the books, forecasting, financing and taxes.

Oversaw maintenance and clerical staff for a 200+ rental agency. Trained staff, marketed vacancies to prospective tenants, screened and managed tenants, managed collections and legal actions.Was transferred to New Bern, NC to open a new 55,000 sq ft furniture showroom, Furniture Distributors, owned by the same company as the Store Manager. Hired and trained the average of 15 person staff, executed promotions, developed sales incentives, oversaw store merchandising, and managed… Show more Oversaw maintenance and clerical staff for a 200+ rental agency. Trained staff, marketed vacancies to prospective tenants, screened and managed tenants, managed collections and legal actions.Was transferred to New Bern, NC to open a new 55,000 sq ft furniture showroom, Furniture Distributors, owned by the same company as the Store Manager. Hired and trained the average of 15 person staff, executed promotions, developed sales incentives, oversaw store merchandising, and managed inventory and warehouse. Show less

Coordinated with advertising and public relations agencies to promote company. Responsible for the production of all promotional and collateral materials including packaging, manuals, and catalogs. Planned, organized and executed multiple trade shows and special events per year. Executed rebate programs.

Started as a Retail Sales Representative in Houston, TX and was promoted 11 months later to cover major wholesale accounts in Southern CA, AZ and TX.Doubled territory sales in Houston and increased CA territory by 50% within a year. Created a sales promotional system that was replicated by others.