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Greater Atlanta Area

SureCall is a leader manufacturer of cell phone boosters. Over 60% of users report problems making and holding calls at home and at work. Things that affect cell phone performance are tower locations, construction materials, and trees and topography that block signal. We offer a solutions for all of these problems. SureCall is the first to market leader with:5 Band Amplifiers4GHighest dB gain products

Greater Atlanta Area

Generated over $1.5 billion in career sales. Customer Success ManagerAssisted Technology Association of Georgia - TAG companies with sales and marketing support Responsible for Distributor Operations ranging in size from $13 million to $140 millionSkilled P&L Manager, Mentor, Trainer, Motivator, Leader. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development and implementation. Market/Product awareness- web site traffic growth, web site development and implementation coupled with brand strategy and measurement systems . Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions. Develop market plans and strategies for launching new products and technologies in Asia and assist customers in selecting and implementing new technologies. Provide on site training and support.

Georgia

Responsible for Sales and Marketing of zBoost cell phone boosters to the International marketplace and major distributors in North America including the foremost distributor in the CI channel, ADI - the $1.4 billion division of HONEYWELL. ADI has over 100 branches in North America and 100,000 customers. I was responsible for all branch sales and corporate marketing of the zBoost product line to ADI. I developed and maintained relationships within all levels of the company from the CEO, the Corporate Marketing Team down to branch sales personnel. I moved zBoost from a 2nd tier supplier to the coveted CORE VENDOR position. In addition, I implemented a private label project and became a WBOX approved supplier. Founded in 2002, zBoost develops, manufactures and distributes, a line of cell phone signal boosters for the home, office or car. The zBoost product line will Extend Cell Zones® for users by improving signal strength for better voice and data transmission while maintaining the integrity of the carriers’ networks using patented technology.

Vystar has developed a patented process to remove the proteins from Natural Rubber Lates (NRL), the main ingredient in latex gloves, condoms, adhesives, elastics, and catheters.The proteins are the main cause of allergies to NRL.Hired as a consultant to develop a sales program for Japan. Outlined market potential, identified key customers, hired and trained Japan based sales team.

Greater Atlanta Area

Spectrum Electronics was an electronics component distributor and the exclusive sales agent for Tokyo Denpa, (TEW) one of the preeminent manufactures' of synthetic quartz materials used in cell phones, GPS systems, and computers. I was completely responsible for company sales, marketing and operations reporting to the Board of Directors•Returned company to profitablity in 13 months•Grew Spectrum’s annual sales from $13 million in 1995 to $50 million in 4 years•Negotiated multi million dollar contracts with Fortune 100 companies including a $50 million dollar contract with Motorola's cellular division•Re-engineered the company, changed focus, added product lines, and added new technologies•Increased market share and customer base by 4X•Installed new computer systems /automated customer service•Streamlined the flow of information between Japan and the US

•Responsible for growth and profitability Murata’s $140-million US Distributor OperationsDistributor partners included Avnet, Arrow, Future, Newark, Time Electronics. Built strong executive management relationships throughout the organizations•Managed new product introductions, pricing strategies, advertising, and sales promotion•Full responsibility for all Operations of the company including Inside Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Planning, Material Control, and Warehouse functionsLed Field Sales Automation Project, which involved automating 50 sales offices, re-engineering the Operations Group, and consolidating duplicate functions in different geographic areas•National Automotive Sales Manager. Ford, Chrysler,General Motors.

New York, Pennsylvania, Dealware Aryland, New Jersey

Regional Sales Manager for the Semiconductor Group. Responsible for both OEM and Distribution sales of advanced semiconductors and microprocessors to major accounts.

Responsible for sales of electronic components to New York based customers including, Loral, ADEMCO, Grumman Aerospace, and Hazeltine.

Bachelor Of Science, Major Business Administration, Minor Law

Activities and Societies: Northeastern Rifle Team US Army ROTCBusiness Management with a Minor in Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: ROTC Rifle TeamAs a co-op student I was written up as having "the best co-op job in the history.