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As a versatile photographer and videographer, I have a strong foundation in both still and motion capture. I am experienced in handling all aspects of a shoot, from concept development and pre-production to post-production and final delivery. In addition to working with a variety of brands and clients, I also run a successful travel lifestyle website and YouTube channel. My passion for capturing beautiful, authentic moments and my ability to understand and meet my clients' creative vision make me an asset to any team. Whether on location or in the studio, I am adept at creating visually stunning and impactful content that tells a compelling story

I successfully manage a territory in the retail co-op, homebuilder, and OEM channels. My ability to maintain and grow market share against aggressive competition has allowed me to excel in my role.I have a track record of developing trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive decision makers, and I am skilled at using strategic analysis of market and POS data to identify opportunities for customer growth.In addition to my sales responsibilities, I have also played an active role in the development of marketing materials for our sales team and have created two training videos for outside agencies to use as tools for setting up displays and improving sales call effectiveness.

West-Central Ohio

Manage a territory selling consumer goods in the retail co-op, homebuilder, and OEM channel.Maintain and grow market share against aggressive competition.Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive decision makers.Monitor and analyze existing accounts by using strategic analysis of market and POS data to aid in customer growth.

Dayton, Ohio

Prepare and deliver technical information that explains products to current and prospective customers. Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine the requirements of the project. Coordinate projects with, but not limited to: engineers, customers, and logistics to ensure our product arrives to customer as expected in the documentation. Recommend materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or increase production.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Plan and prioritize sales activities and customer/prospect contact for the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Northern California. I am responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships including, but not limited to, coaches and educators at colleges, high schools, middle schools, and local businesses/organizations. Attend applicable trade shows and Athletic Director conferences.Perform duties, such as arranging travel and appointments when needed; submitting orders and ensuring promised shipment dates.Consistently expand knowledge of current product line and effectively introduce new products to customers.Construct email marketing blasts to current and prospect customers in different departments in a school.Perform duties, such as arranging travel and appointments when needed; submitting orders and ensuring promised shipment dates.

Managed weekly and monthly merchandising campaigns in three locations.Led wireless workshop classes for customers to do product demonstrations; in groups and one-on-one.Performed physical inventory once per month to control store inventory.Ensured the sales team was current on all training exercises to maintain compliance.Met and exceeded monthly sales goals.Managed inventory and operations of store.Allocate orders for store as needed.Effectively troubleshoot problems with phones, tablets, or other sales issues.Write meeting agenda for weekly store meetings and facilitate store meetings.

Met and exceeded goals for sales of cell phone, televisions, computers etc. Provided telephone support to customersPlaced orders on inventory, replenished orders, stocked floorPerformed inventory twice a yearIn the top 3 sales reps for the district.