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Gardner, Ma, Us

Created opportunities to close sales for fast-paced and growing energy supplier. Initiated successful strategies to generate warm leads and qualified cold call opportunities. Analyzed customers products and services to match with companies energy products. Effectively marketed product through a diverse sales strategy. Maintained a high level of knowledge of industry by attending trade shows, seminars and keeping abreast of industry trends. Successfully resolved customer inquiries and questions. Developed a positive relationship with customers, managers, and peers.

Central Massachusetts

Gardner, Leominster

Served in various consulting and teaching capacities including Instructor of undergraduate small business management courses and graduate level courses at Nichols College, consultant for Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership and Mount Wachusett Community College and instructor in Distance Learning Program. Instructed beginner courses at Computer and Skills Training Center (CAST).

Created new revenue sources for organization and increased sales in all established programs. Managed acquisitions and conducted research and negotiations including benefit and salary packages for staff. Initiated successful new marketing strategies, revitalizing and refining the image and operation of the organization. Conducted research and analyzed data regarding workforce development issues, and developed specialized training and technical assistance programs in response. Marketed and managed health insurance programs for small businesses. Developed, implemented and managed diverse programs.

Successfully developed and managed community and economic development projects and initiatives. Created community coalitions to address critical community needs. Coordinated varied and diverse interests in large capital projects. Prepared and submitted applications for local, state and federal grant projects. Proven areas of expertise include:•Successfully organized three local, community based organizations to address specific critical needs in the greater Gardner community; organized and motivated community representatives; analyzed and communicated critical community needs; identified creative solutions to addressing needs; built local coalition to evaluate, identify and prioritize economic development strategies for the region.•Developed, managed and maintained projects exceeding $14.7 million; managed all interests to ensure successful completion and implementation of projects; served as Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Environmental Certifying Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for all grant funded projects.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Master Of Science (Ms), Accounting And Business/Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting And Business/Management