Managed the largest sales team with annual sales in excess of $28 million with year over year growth for the past nine years. Responsible for setting team goals against company KPIs and delivered results above goal, resulting in several supplier awards and recognition. Developed several merchandisers into Sales Consultants. Worked with multiple suppliers to create targeted marketing strategies for the Hispanic market. Managed chain relationships with several Chicagoland grocery chains. Improved multiple retailers profitability by implementing new space management plans focusing on the high end brands and emerging categories, resulting in 75-80% of cooler space for our suppliers.

Formed a boutique consulting service to provide assistance to commercial banks. Areas of focus include retail deposit growth strategies, New Market Tax Credit applications and strategic partnering opportunities.

Hired into a newly created marketing role which reported to the head of TCF’s retail banking division. Assigned a goal of attracting new customers into TCF’s brick and mortar facilities. Utilize grassroots marketing techniques to achieve goals.

Hired as an independent contractor when Olympia Fields was selected to host the 2003 U.S. Open Golf Championship. Assigned to sell advertising space in U.S. Open Championship Journal, the third largest golf publication in the U.S.