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Naples, Fl, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

Irvine, California, United States

Here, I directed all Regional and Global activities associated with the business, including sales, budget development, account management, creativity, production, and sourcing departments with an aim to enhance profitability and margins. I spearheaded, supported, and mentored staff members to ensure adequate management and alignment with company’s core values. I also identified client’s needs through effective communication and market trend analysis while driving innovation to fulfill client’s requirements. I led the creative team in producing innovative content, communicating company vision, and improving brand awareness. Additionally, I managed the procurement of material on a global level to complete assigned functions on time and streamline manufacturing operations. I also fostered solid relationships with key prospects and cooperate with the BPO sales teams to identify potential opportunities and expand existing business. I crafted and delivered effective strategies or goals to track business and employee success and increase revenue generation.➥ Tracked and analyzed competitor’s practices, standards, tools, and systems to understand niche opportunities for company.➥ Headed a high performing team of account, creative, and production staff members to support multiple enterprise contracts with value over $20M while establishing a cohesive and collaborative environment to ensure consistency.➥ Selected by the company to lead the business development of global retail fixture programs for new clients and prospects, resulting in securing various contacts with value ranging from $3M to $12M from Burt’s Bee’s, Unilever, Nestle, and Keurig.➥ Generated revenue of $2M annually by improving exposure and ensuring successful execution of a global coffee program through penetration of 13 different markets in Asia.

Irvine, California, United States

In this role, I managed business operations, including strategic initiatives, key programs, logistic activities, and staff development with emphasis on accomplishing organizational objectives. I led the planning, development, and implementation of effective strategies or industry’s best practices to optimize workflow, increase revenue generation, ensure alignment with company’s core values, and accomplish short- or long-term goals. I also improved employee performance and build capacity by evaluating learning needs and delivering training. Additionally, I steered and facilitated an internal INWK’s team to drive the Energizer’s global fixture and custom fixture program in accordance with set procedures. I established and maintained strong relations with key clients, partners, and stakeholders with a focus on identifying suitable business opportunities. I also coordinated all activities associated with the business development of retail fixture programs for INWK’s top clients and prospects.➥ Saved company’s costs by 10% and improved through the implementation of cost-effective measures.➥ Recognized for winning a Global business contract from Energizer for the development, procurement, and distribution of batteries across the globe that increased revenue by $7M per year. ➥ Led and managed existing programs “as is” as part of InnerWorkings after the acquisition of the company while integrating and training the acquired company to be a business unit within Innerworkings.

Irvine, Ca

I introduced the business and led all functions, including strategic partnerships, sales and marketing activities, and day-to-day operations. Additionally, I maximized company’s revenue by leading and facilitating the DBS team to win key accounts, such as Burger King, Kraft Nabisco, Sylvania, Peet’s Coffee, and Sara Lee. I identified and sourced new clients by developing networks and developing relevant resources while implementing creative outreach strategies to attract and retain clients. I also led the training and development of key talent throughout the company to accomplish set goals and business targets.➥ Enabled the DBS team to create award-winning retail displays and innovative merchandising solutions by providing guidance and expertise regarding retail display industry.➥ Successfully increased business awareness and exposure in potential markets by devising and driving retail promotions and in-store marketing campaigns.➥ Assisted clients with the development of successful national display and retail environment programs by understanding ROI needs and using industry knowledge.

Tarrtyown, Ny

- Managed promotional and in-store marketing campaigns for the Kool-Aid, Balance Bar, Maxwell House, Capri Sun and Starbucks brands. - Professional accomplishments include developing and implementing a co-branded partnership between Major League Baseball and Kraft’s Post cereal brand, the largest promotion ever implemented by the successful cereal brand.

Danbury, Ct

White Plains, Ny

- Developed consumer brand packaging and traditional marketing campaigns for Kraft Foods, HBO, AT&T, Jose Cuervo and Hershey’s.