Ski Instructor and area Ambassador for Buffalo Ski Club. I have been a certified ski instructor for 41 years. I have worked with a broad range of students from beginner to advanced and physically impaired ranging in ages from 3 years of age to 76 years old. My primary objective is to provide a memorable experience of instruction assisting individuals to understand and appreciate the sport of skiing. I have had the privilege of working with people from all over the world and from all walks of life. The need to be a good communicator, who is organized, knowledgeable, focused and dedicated to helping people succeed are important qualities in the roll I have taken as a ski instructor I take pride in sharing my joy and appreciation of skiing and make a personal commitment to making the hour of instruction the best it can be.

Business Development and Marketing for M and M Forwarding

Currently looking to identify the right opportunity with the right for profit or non-profit organization that will allow me to continue to utilize my talents to help build a successful organization her in Western New York. I believe in the success of our community and am looking to give back and to make a difference. If you should know of such an organization I would welcome an introduction and the opportunity of talking with them. Thank you for your support.

Member of a local networking group that meets weekly.

Brand / Business Development through Strategic Consulting, including business planning & sales strategy development

Director of Development coordinated all gift giving for the Graduate School of Education annual and major gifts. Managed all Stewardship activity and arranged several alumni events. Developed a Marketing strategy to develop a continual communication to alumni regarding the research and staff activities of the Graduate School of Education. Worked with the Dean in addressing the need and functionality of a Dean’s Development Council. Also supported the Schools of Management, Engineering and Medicine to identify major gift prospects.Financial/Operational Enhancements:Realized a 73% increase in annual giving and a 64% increase in commitment pledges. Developed and closed a $2 million planned gift. Developed an Endowed Chair campaign and an Honors giving program for the Graduate School of Education annual campaign. Introduced, researched and developed a digital newsletter format that was to be implemented with a new web site.

Worked as a Financial Consultant in the K-12 education market with the 403b investment tool. My role was to solicit and manage a portfollio of clients and their individual retirement investing along with Life and Long Term Health Insurance planning.

Long distance/toll-free voice, data networking, and internet communications company. Supervised 5600-square-mile geographic region of 250 customers. Prospected metro markets. Oversaw national accounts, such as AAA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and John Deere. Consulted on voice, data, internet and web page requirements.Financial/Operational Enhancements:Boosted annual regional revenue stream to $12.5M, reaching 250% of quota.Negotiated and signed new vendor contracts totaling approximately $10.5M.

Researched new business opportunities, identified and implemented needs and expectations. I worked with a small team of account managers to increase overall revenue into the agency.Developed $2.5 million in new revenue. Created a widely acclaimed marketing strategy for WKBW Ch7 TV known as Round 7.

Principal of a Manufacturing Rep Firm. Selling a wide range of technical support and product development from OEM components, Packaging, Films, Medical Packaging and fulfillment.

Responsible for developing radio campaign advertising strategies and sales opportunities with clients located outside the Metro Buffalo Market. Travelling to cities as Toronto Ontario, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany New York