Territory Sales Manager for Chadwick Baross a 100-year-old company with 11 locations in New England that carries some of the most notable lines of construction equipment in the industry. Responsible for Essex, Suffolk and Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. Representing Takeuchi, Link-Belt, Sewer Equipment of America, Odra Sweepers, Ponsee, and over 20 other lines.

Property mgt. for Real estate firms,municapalities,commercial developers,residential remodeling acted as Project Manager for several national franchises,from design to finish. Handled over 150 projects in residential rehabs ,commercial buildouts, and land development.

Opened first retail store with a marketing intent to build brand awareness throughout New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Responsible for financing, advertising, sales training and computer installation of QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.Training of office manager and staff of six sales professionals.Achieved the first year sales goal and exceeded the second year's sales goal six months early, based on nurturing existing customers and working to build future referral business.Negotiated with Cuddledown of Maine to market their products through our mattress retail stores.Created the first of 26 retail stores carrying high end down bedding products which increased profit by 30 % in the first year and profit for all stores by 25%.Coordinated new web sites and worked with local Chambers of Commerce on marketing to further increasing business in a down market.

Started in production in College part time and built a reputation for integrity with owner developed more responsibilities eventualy becoming CEO New Hampshire store.

Started in production and quickly built a reputation with owner for higher responsibilities and loyal dedication to enhance excellent client relationships.Built up company's commercial sales with cold calls, direct sales calls and mailings which increased commercial sales volume by 40% in year one.Established a close ratio of 80% which is 30% higher than average and was ranked #1 sales person in company.Assisted in production and design, along with marketing of new products, which further emphasized our position as New England's finest bedding manufacturer. Personally worked with celebrities, designers, and decorators, as well as hospitals, healthcare managers to further increase sales and brand awareness throughout New England Maintaining our image as having the best reputation in quality beds in New England.

Supervised staff of 5 sales representatives.Developed a working relationship with regional distributors (SYSCO FOODS, CIRELLIFOODS and PERKINS PAPER), which grew product sales by 50% by year two.Organized food shows, sales meetings and product presentations to further broaden branding awareness.Created a concession division which became involved in over 20 events and mobile operations in Home Depot, State Fairs, Boston Commons and local beaches.Became part owner of Mr. Smoothies in 1990 and left in 1994 to devote 100% time to Gardner Mattress Corporation.