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Manage contractors for build out and set up of all store fixtures.Shoe Show Retail StoreFarberware Retail StorePhilly Connection RestaurantMarble Slab CreameryLenny's Sub Shop

Placed advertisements for promotional events for Brand Ambassadors through multiple media outlets nationwide. Recruited, Interviewed and Hired Brand Ambassadors.Managed and monitored the internal database for Brand Ambassador resources. Worked with Account Director to coordinate with the Team managers of individual projects to ensure that all Brand Ambassadors were available when needed and met team expectations.Participated in setting goals and standardizing the process's necessary to meet project engagement goals.Maintained up to date knowledge of individual state requirements and guidelines for contract staffing. Promotional Events and StaffCingular - Rock the Vote PromotionCingular - NCAA Promotion, Atlanta/AthensCingular - Braves Promotion; Purchasing and EstimatingProcessed invoices for paymentMaintained reference/operating books including plans, purchase orders, quotes and budgets.Entered permit information into data base.General courier duties.Live Channel a Clear Channel Entertainment Co.; Contemporary Marketing Industry and now IMG Live)Tour ManagerEastern U.S. - launched NEW Vanilla Coke.Coca-Cola / Atlanta Falcons promotion campaign, including instructing and leading the Cannon Team on the Falcons field.Coca-Cola / Music Midtown Atlanta - set up, executed and managed Ticket Tank event.

Coordinated sales events with retail and non-retail partners, as well as local festivals in targeted communities.Monitored all project tasks, recommend corrections or improvements, and provided instructions or training for crews. Developed and implemented a new compensation plan that supported budget goals and promotes the production of new broadband products.Developed new lead sources to support sales productivity goals. Acquired vehicles for specific programs and overall organization needs and maintains vehicle database.Developed new vendor relationships and maintained existing vendor relationships to maximize organizations profitability.Worked within approved budget; implemented cost saving measures; contributed to profits and revenue; conserved organizational resources. Actively participated and contributed to the efficiency and success of each project.Communicated on project progress and issues to Operations Director and other departments as appropriate including research work on subjects such as logistics coordination, monitoring vendor progress, implementing change orders, and many other relevant production matters.

Managed facility and logistics for one of the most profitable and valuable accounts for the company. This was an annually progressive 3 year program that yielded a 3.5 million dollar account.Managed personnel within department and coordinated with other shared services organizationsCommunicated on project progress and issues to Operations Director and other departments as appropriate including research work on subjects such as logistics coordination, monitoring vendor progress, implementing change orders, and many other relevant production matters.Worked within approved budget; implemented cost saving measures; contributed to profits and revenue; conserved organizational resources. Actively participated and contributed to the efficiency and success of each project.Developed new vendor relationships and maintained existing vendor relationships to maximize organizations profitability.Made use of software or other systems and processes to prepare detailed project reports (weekly, monthly and long term), analysis reports, graphs and charts of data to enable focus and improvements.

• Processed invoices for payment• Maintained reference/operating books including plans, purchase orders, quotes and budgets.• Entered permit information into data base.• General courier duties.

Maintained and ensured proper operation of Ticket Tank and tow vehicle. Drove promotional BOX truck for local Coca-Cola events.

Established two GNC retail stores from conception to opening.Store recognized as #1 most profitable franchise in 1994 & 1995; Managed all operational outcomes. Designed promotional displays and advertising Recruited, hired and trained staff for a retail environment.Maintained inventory levels to keep up with demandPerformed all operational responsibilities, i.e. daily deposits.