PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYResponsible for doubling revenue in less than 3 years at NY/NJs largest sports related catering company, The TailgatorsNYC, LLC. Marketing, website design and SEO, local event and group travel logistics, accounting, P&L responsibility, buying, AR and HR. Founder and publisher of successful entertainment magazine, 1988 – 2013. Generated sales in the millions of dollars annually, while selling in difficult environments. Motivated dozens of sales representatives, artists and editors, bringing out their best work. Managed costs while establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with local as well as national clients.SKILL HIGHLIGHTS• Leadership skills • Magazine print design expert• Superior communication skills • Graphic and commercial arts proficiency• Negotiations/Sales expert • Traditional and social media marketing• Self-motivated strategic thinker • P&L and cost management• Tenacious problem solver • Human resources, employee relations• Customer oriented • Motivated team playerCORE ACCOMPLISHMENTSGrew a weekly publication from inception to $1.5 - $2 million annually. Managed a staff of 20+ while servicing hundreds of customers, both retail and corporate. Implemented dozens of sales initiatives resulting in increased revenue. Recruited and trained talented sales, journalism and distribution professionals. Nurtured my brand to the point of instant recognition in northern New Jersey.