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Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Lyndonville, Vt

Responsible for all aspects of $5.7 million nonprofit transportation agency with 50 employees and 95 volunteers. Reversed trend of annual revenue losses through strong fiscal management. Established policies and procedures to ensure Agency compliance with state and federal operational requirements, including those of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Oversaw finance, operations, programs, and all human resources activity with goal to develop and maintain compliance with all state and federal labor laws. Developed annual budgets, secured grant funding, and established new revenue streams leading to strong financial results. Led all public relations efforts including media interviews and legislative testimony. Developed and maintained strong relationships with local and regional human service agencies and community partners. Rebranded agency and modernized vehicle fleet. Led frontline essential workforce through 18 months of unprecedented pandemic with no work-related illness.

Randolph, Vt

Managed all personnel and daily operations of rural public transit provider. Oversaw all aspects of safety for staff, volunteers, and vehicles, as well as property management of three operational facilities. Worked closely with state government agencies to improve and expand service, as well as clarify guidelines and regulations. Wrote and secured grants to provide new service throughout the coverage area. Led community relations efforts to strengthen ties to human service and community partner agencies.

Woodstock, Vt

Reported to the President of this 35 employee art publisher and licensor in the home décor industry. Although a shift from the wire and cable industry, the opportunity to join the company as a senior manager allowed a wide-ranging utilization of my business education.Oversaw all sales and marketing functions. Managed a direct staff that included National Licensing Manager, Key Account Manager, International Account Manager, Brand Manager, Inside Sales and an outside marketing consulting firm. Key Accounts: Led sales staff which opened and grew brick/mortar and e-commerce key accounts that included major retail chains as well as online retailers such as Art.com, iCanvas.com and Zazzle.com.Exporting: Identified and retained distributors and sales representatives in China that gave Wild Apple their first significant presence in the Chinese market. Trained International Account Manager and sales representation to service these accounts. Increased sales to Chinese market by 60% annually.E-Commerce: Developed and grew online account base from 5% to 20% of overall company revenue, increased profit margin by 30% on these accounts.Copyright Enforcement: Led and participated in frequent copyright missions to China with the intention of enforcing the company's existing copyrights as well as educating infringing companies on the importance of abiding by U.S. and International copyright laws.

Florham Park, Nj

Managed sales of all wire and cable products of this $1 billion global company working with original equipment manufacturers throughout the New England states. Key customer industries included alternative energy (wind, solar), plasma cutting tools, food processing and power generation.Distribution Channels: Executed newly developed sales strategy, successfully reestablishing prosperous relationships with distribution channel partners through lead procurement and exceptional customer service.

Lisbon, Nh

Reported to VP/Sales & Marketing for this 350-employee wire, cable and medical component manufacturer.Developed and managed all business development and marketing programs, including print and digital marketing as well as social media. Exporting: Developed, recruited and retained company’s first manufacturer representation in Italy. Represented company domestically and internationally through trade shows and trade missions and trained international sales representatives. Worked closely with U.S. Department of Commerce and NH State trade organizations as a founding member of the New Hampshire Aerospace and Defense Export Consortium.Project Management: Oversaw a complete redesign of the company website plus developed and managed a branding overhaul.

Lisbon, Nh

Reporting to Director of Sales, led a sales team comprised of inside sales representatives, manufacturer sales representatives and electrical engineers covering a 15-state territory with customers primarily in the defense, medical device and alternative energy industries. Key accounts included the top 5 prime Department of Defense contractors. Achieved the largest single territory growth in the company, increasing sales from $9M to $12M annually. Secured the largest single order in company history to date.

Longview, Wa

Reporting to the Publisher, managed team of inside and outside sales representatives generating over $2 million annually in advertising revenue. Classified advertising sales increased by over 10% annually during the midst of a 70% classified advertising revenue decline nationwide. Managed the department’s annual budget forecasting and strategy for developing new advertising products and sources of revenue.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Retail display advertising sales for two daily and one weekly newspaper with print and online additions. Increased sales volume for account base by 33% which was the highest increase of any representative. Also, increased account base by 25% through new account acquisition, also the highest of any representative.

Burlington, Vt

Reported to the President in this $10 million financial services company.Oversaw all sales, marketing and operational functions. Managed a staff of 90 that included 5 managers, 35-full time sales representatives and 60-part time sales representatives. Implemented predictive dialing technology which increased loan applications by 100% and increased sales of monthly loan products by 400% (to $1 million). Prior to this, as Underwriting & Credit Manager, I hired, trained and managed a staff of 4 underwriters and oversaw all credit and lending decisions. Also, I assisted in the development of new credit products to increase revenue stream.As Telemarketing Manager, I managed a multi-shift telemarketing operation responsible for generating credit applications. I recruited, hired and trained telemarketing representatives as well as shift supervisors, plus was responsible for scheduling and payroll.

Mba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Psychology Of Leadership Certificate

Graduate Certificate In Finance, Domestic & International Credit Markets

Ba, Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Gamma Theta Upsilon Honor Society

Education record

Activities and Societies: Class Valedictorian, National Honor Society