Peggy P. Edge Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

I am a seasoned freelance 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻® Trainer and Profile Makeover Artist, Business Networking and Lead Generation Consultant, Certified Coach Professional®, Business Consultant, Professional Speaker, and Industrial Packaging Specialist. I collaborate with individuals, sales managers, executives, teams, and business owners to deliver comprehensive marketing consulting and corporate training solutions.𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀: "𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻® - Harnessing 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻® as a Powerful Marketing Tool" “Key Steps of Effective Business Networking” "Establishing Expertise in Your Industry" ​“Living Life on the Edge” "Identifying and Developing Advocates, Synergy Partners, and Business Alliances"𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: ► 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻® Consultant--Trainer and Profile Makeovers ► Business Networking and Lead Generation ► Business Consultant ► Sales and Marketing ► Social Media Content Creation/Marketing (Contract ghostwriter) ► Industrial Packaging Expert ► Lean Manufacturing | Standardization of Operations𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀: (Buckingham/Clifton) Positivity | Woo (Winning Others Over) | Communication | Includer | Ideation𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀: ► National Speakers Association of North Texas, President's Award, 2015-2016, 2019-2020, and 2023-2024 ► Jo Wagner Networker of the Year Award, Team Networking, Inc. 2015 ► Awards: Dallas Chapter Leader, 2006, and Collin County Chapter, 2005, Team Networking, Inc.To work with me: CONTACT me at 214-725-7626peggy@peggyedge.comwww.peggyedge.comwww.peggyedge.com/peggys-pointers (blog)For a 15-minute complimentary coaching call. Go to my calendar: https://calendly.com/peggy-edge/15min

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Team Networking, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) corporation dedicated to B2B lead generation, with four chapters in the DFW Metroplex.Under the guidance of the organization's Vice President, Co-Chair Kathryn Hunteman (Financial Planner, Dallas Chapter) and I plan, organize, and execute educational activities for quarterly events across all chapters.This year, we organized our biannual Business Summit in January, featuring six professional speakers who presented valuable business growth topics to our members and guests.We manage a team comprising 1-2 members from each chapter. Membership is industry-specific per chapter. For more information, visit: teamnetworking.com.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

As a Chapter Representative on the Education Committee of Team Networking, I participated in the overall development and planning of the quarterly educational activities of the organization which helps to maintain the 501(6)C status of the group.

Plano, Tx

Edge Packaging Systems (EPS) was a woman-owned distribution organization that provided packaging products, equipment, services, and consulting, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex and serving locations throughout Texas.E - Experienced Packaging ProfessionalsD - Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas packaging specialistG - The go-to source of One-Stop Shopping for Shipping SuppliesE - Edge over your Competition's solutions Peggy has been in the packaging business for over 30 years. Her extensive background gives her the experience needed to consult with businesses to utilize the most current packaging technology to enhance the needs of her clientele. She builds her company on superior customer service, integrity, respect for others, and reliability as a business partner. In addition, she has developed strategic alliances with several key manufacturers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex that allows her to market a variety of brands and products, without being concerned about moving inventory.EPS specializes in working with clients to streamline and standardize their packaging processes into a "Lean Manufacturing" organization. How we accomplish that is to:• Provide a systematic evaluation of where you are now with your processes.• Identify bottlenecks within existing processes and establish a more efficient throughput rate.• Ascertain any redundant products for elimination.• Embrace safety issues with regard to product and/or tool and equipment application.• Train/re-train employees on the proper application of products and utilization of tools and equipment.• Identify areas to automate processes or install equipment to increase production and cut expenses.• Assist with the writing of Standard Packaging Operating Procedures.Specialties: Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Customer Service, Brand and Package Design, Lean Manufacturing.Skills: Sales and Marketing Management, Operational Management, Project Management, Advertising,

Dallas, Tx

Peggy served on the Board of Directors in Chapter Development and Past President roles. Responsibilities Included:• Coaching and mentoring the President and President-Elect.• Work with the Board to clarify and interpret the By-Laws and SOPs.• New chapter development. • Established new Rockwall Chapter - 2014• Recruit potential members.• Conflict resolution.• Work with Treasurer on drafting the annual budget.***Team Networking - Jo Wagner Networker of the Year - 2015***Skills: Organizational Marketing, Operational Management, B2B Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development

Dallas, Tx

Team Networking (TN) is a business-to-business, 501(c)6, leads generation organization, located in Dallas, Texas comprised of nine (9) chapters: Central Business District, Dallas, High-Five, Lewisville, McKinney, Mid-Cities, Plano, Rockwall, and Richardson. Peggy was responsible for the leadership of 7 chapters, 21 chapter leaders, and approximately 100 members of a revenue-producing business-to-business networking organization for sales professionals located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our Guiding Principles of Passion, Integrity, Link, Results, and Community direct our path to help our fellow members grow their businesses.Accomplishments and Programs Initiated:• Established High 5 chapter - 2014• Working in tandem with the Chapter Leader to mentor the prospective members in the fine art of networking, this group has been the fastest growing chapter in the history of the organization.• Certified as 501(c)6 non-profit - 2012• Website Revision 2010-2011• Developed and conducted a Leadership training program for the organization - 2010• Created Operations Manual for the leadership training program - 2010• Initiated the policy to allow chapters to have outside speakers.• Initiated the policy to pay speakers.• Initiated the policy including Board voting rights of Co-Leader and Member Liaison in the absence of the Chapter Leader.Skills: Organizational Marketing, Operational Management, B2B Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development

Dallas, Tx

As a member of the Dallas Chapter, Peggy was selected by the Board of Directors to head up the Education committee of 14 members, responsible for the organization and development of 4-quarterly educational events for the group including selecting a dynamic speaker for each event; coordinating all event activities, and facilitating each meeting.Programs Initiated:• Instrumental in boosting the effectiveness of the quarterly educational series.• Recruited and brought in high-level speakers for events.• Visited chapters promoting the educational activities for the organization.• Worked directly with the board to carry out the overall corporate plan of education for members.• Developed a survey to measure the effectiveness of events and identify future program needs.Skills: Organizational Marketing, Management, B2B Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development

Dallas, Tx

On assignment from Executive Leadership, Peggy was dispatched to lead a chapter fledgling chapter, responsible for the management and leadership of the chapter.Accomplishments and Programs Initiated:• Awarded Outstanding Chapter Leader Award-2006.• Member, of Standard Operating Procedure committee, Co-author of SOPs.• Train and mentor Co-Leaders and chapter members.• Served on the Board of Directors.Skills: Organizational Marketing, Management, B2B Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development

Plano, Tx

On assignment from the Executive Leadership to lead chapter after Leader left the organization in mid-year. Peggy's primary responsibilities were for the management and leadership of the chapter.Accomplishments and Programs Initiated:• Established Rookie of the Year Award for the chapter. - 2003• This award was adopted by the board for all chapters - 2004• Educational Minute - integrated an educational segment into the weekly programs. - 2003• This activity was adopted by the board as an integral part of all chapter programs. 2004• Created a Chapter Board of Directors made up of the 3-person leadership team and members of all three committee representatives for the purpose of planning and implementing programming activities each month for the chapter.• Outlined and designed a firm plan of reporting closed business, referrals, and 1-1s.• Organized 1st cross networking activity in the organization between this chapter and the Dallas chapter.• This event has evolved now with multiple chapters conducting joint meetings and social hour events.• Trained and mentored Co-Leaders and Chapter Members.• Served on the Board of Directors.* Co-Writer of TN Standard Operation Procedures.***Collin County Chapter of the Year Award recipient - 2005.***Skills: Organizational Marketing, Management, B2B Business, Leadership Development, Training & Development

Dallas, Tx

As a member of the Dallas chapter, served as Member Liaison. This position involved being the point person for visitors and establishing their eligibility for membership. In addition, this position is the voice of the membership to the chapter leadership and board of directors.Accomplishments: Prior to accepting this position, the Member Liaison was only responsible for greeting guests and members. Peggy developed a follow-up system to mentor the visitor through the application process, periodically identifying members who would have good synergy with their business industry. This system was adopted by the board to be used in all chapters thereafter.Skills: Marketing, Organizational Development

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Samuel Strapping Systems is an international manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging products and equipment, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Samuel specifically manufacturers steel and plastic strapping, hand tools, semi, and fully automated strapping machines, stretch film equipment and tape machines, and custom-engineered unitizing equipment.Territorial Account Executive:• Responsible for business development in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.• Maintenance of a 250 client base to a variety of manufacturers and distributors. • Preservation of accounts required regular on-site visits to assure continued product sales.• Development of a working relationship with all levels of management. • Demonstrate new products and services.• Negotiation of price and quantity buys.Skills: New Products Sales, Marketing Management, Business Development, B2B Sales, Territorial Development, and Management.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

PS Trading, Inc., an aviation wholesale fuel distributor that provided jet fuel to corporate and charter aircraft, headquartered in San Diego, California. with a satellite The Dallas location managed the corporate's Alaskan pipeline fuel distribution, maintained fuel inventories at airports throughout the United States and handled jet fuel sales to corporate and charter aircraft on an ad hock bases.The marketing Coordinator position included: • Coordination of activities of the marketing department.• Managed fuel inventories at approximately 40 airports throughout the US.• Responsible for scheduling truckloads of jet fuel into storage at contracted airports around the country.• Worked directly with the airport authority to maintain and insure adequate fuel levels at company-owned fuel tanks at selected airports.Other responsibilities included: managing computer systems; computer training marketing personnel; and designing computer templates in Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect for use in the marketing department.

Plano, Tx

A local Christian church created and printed a series of five (5) books based upon the New Testament teachings of the pastor. Peggy's responsibilities included: • Transcription of audio tapes to a print form.• Draft verbal materials into a readable format.• Design and layout of text in WordPerfect. • Make book-ready for the publisher.Original copyright music: "The Name Above All Names," an original musical score: music by Peggy Edge, lyrics by Terry and Kathy Mai. Publication date: 3-9-1992, Copright# PAU001286067. "Blessed Shalt Thou Be," an original musical score: music by Peggy Edge, lyrics by Terry Mai and Peggy Edge. Publication date: 7-10-1989. Copyright# PAU001607737

Denton, Tx

TEAM Systems, Inc. was a micro-computer systems integrator of turn-key systems, headquartered in Denton, Texas. The organization's primary client base included the money management departments of banks and the savings and loan industry.IT Specialist | Management Consultant | Co-Owner responsibilities included:• Design, sales, and installation of turn-key microcomputer systems.• Conducted systems needs analyses and recommended hardware, software, and utilization procedures to prospective clients. • Employed, trained, and supervised sales personnel and sub-contract computer specialists.• Developed and conducted training programs and wrote criterion-referenced curricula guides.• Designed and produced training manuals for several software applications.• Researched the marketplace to determine general buying trends and highly specialized vertical market niches.• Developed an extensive nationwide network of individuals in the computer industry associated with specific hardware and software products and technical support.• Managed the day-to-day accounting and purchasing operations of the organization.Publications:Designed, developed, and conducted training programs for the following computer software programs:• MS-DOS• Multi-Plan spreadsheet• Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet• DisplayWrite word processor• MS Word word processer• WordPerfect processorThe client base included Banks and Savings & Loan organizations primarily. Sunbelt Savings & Mortgage, Texas Federal Savings & Loan, Bright Banc & Bright Mortgage.

Las Colinas, Tx

Metrolex Computer Company was a broker of new and pre-owned IBM mini and mainframe computers. The client base included end users and other brokers.Marketing Manager/Vice President of Sales position responsibilities included:• Marketing and sales of mini computers and mainframe computers to end users and brokers.• Hiring, training, and supervision of sales personnel.• Create advertising campaigns.• Management of all marketing and sales of the organization.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Delta Strapping, Inc., was a regional wholesale distributor of industrial packaging products and equipment marketing to manufacturers and distributors in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.• Marketing of industrial packaging products and equipment to manufacturers and distributors.• Management of a nine-county territory of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.• Developed an existing client base from 75 accounts to over 200.• Expanded sales to multi-locations customers.• Negotiation of price and quantity purchased by clients.• Demonstrate and sales of products to the client base.

Spokane, Washington, United States (Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office)

The Commercial Account Manager position was a newly created role for the organization to hire sales personnel in key metropolitan cities. Peggy was hired in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area along with 10 other sales representatives throughout the United States.Primary responsibilities included:• Research, creation, and development of a commercial market for this electronic sign.• Identify prospective industries for sales penetration.• Sales of one (1) electronic sign per month.Achievements: At the end of one year, Peggy was the only Commercial Account Manager who sold anything. Her sign was installed at Bankston Datsun in Irving, Texas.Skills: New Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Direct B2B Sales, Sales Management, Territorial Management.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Industrial Marketing

Activities and Societies: Member, Marketing ClubBachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on Industrial Marketing. I attended.

Charbonneau Speakers Academy, Certificate Of Completion, Professional Speaking

The National Speakers Association - Charbonneau Speakers Academy is an eleven-month course of study of the business of speaking.

General Studies - El Centro Campus (Downtown Dallas)

Completed 30 hours, part-time student, while working full-time.

General Studies - Lufkin, Tx Campus

Part-time student, general studies.

High School Dipolma, General High School Academics

Activities and Societies: Drama Club, ChoirAfter completing my sophomore year of high school(age 16), I dropped out to get married..