• Solicited local merchants for donations; exceeded goal by 20%. • Coordinated raffle ticket sales distribution for 100+ members; generated donations of $90K. • Participated in set up of luncheon including table layout, seating logistics, decorations, gift bags.

• Built deep relationships with existing specialty stores nationwide, forming partnerships through sales that were mutually beneficial.• Cultivated new business nationwide creative solutions to meet customer needs.• Exceeded volume goals by 75%.

• Greeted patrons in upscale waterfront restaurant with courteous and professional demeanor.• Created welcoming atmosphere ensuring dinning experience met, and exceeded expectations.

• Provided office support, and facilitated communications as liaison with political officials, and organization ambassadors on Home Font day. • Managed logistics for ramp up one day of 70 home revitalizations.

• Recruited to improve office operations, increase efficiency and profitability for this high-volume practice with over 5K monthly patient visits.• Monitored patient retention data, accuracy of CPT medical billing codes, and billing rates to ensure office stays on target and efficient. • Analyzed the organization as a whole and identified gaps which were affecting profitability. • Evaluated business practices and pinpoint opportunities to reduce expenses.

NATIONAL HOME LOAN DIRECT TRAINING MANAGER (2006 – 2007); NATIONAL SALES & PRODUCT TRAINING MANAGER (1996 – 2006); NATIONAL SALES TRAINING MANAGER / TRAINER (1994 – 1996); EASTERN AREA SALES TRAINING MANAGER (1993 – 1994). Promoted to positions of increased responsibility managing and conducting sales training programs for 1K to 19K sales staff nationwide. Efficiently managed budgets between $370K and $950K. SALES AND NEGOTIATION • Developed customized sales training programs, standardized a professional sales approach to handling prospecting and cold calls, maintaining contact with prospect, addressing objections and closing the sale. • Designed, implemented and managed sales/marketing and management curriculum for all sales populations, identified skill gaps, created training and development infrastructure.• Negotiated nationwide contracts with large hotel chains for meeting space, guest room blocks, meals, special event dinners and A/V equipment. EVENT PLANNING • Planned, managed and executed all logistics for one week new hire program for 3K+ retail sales staff nationwide in 5 locations; San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Deerfield Beach, Tampa over seven years.• Managed budget including coordination with Accounts Payable processing of invoices and accruals.STAFF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP• Managed a staff of 5 Sales and Product trainers and administrative staff of 7 including recruiting and selection, and development. • Successfully consulted with business partners, identifying training initiatives to meet skill development needs and business objectives.