Assisting President in overall operations of the 650-member chapter including running membership meetings, board meetings, events, and conservation projects.

Increased sales for 23 different fishing and outdoor product manufacturers throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.Built relationships with current customers, as well as, opening new customer accounts.Maintain an efficient weekly travel schedule.Educate consumers through in-store sales events and larger regional and national tradeshows.

Fly fishing guided trips and instruction. Fully licensed and insured non-tidal fishing guide, specializing in trout fishing (fly fishing only). R.L. Winston Rods and Bauer Fly Reel Pro Staff

Create more traffic to the store and interest in products through the development of the store’s first offshore event and the creation of a rigging room to make, manage, and sell in-house custom rigs.Instrumental in creating relationships with new fishing tackle manufacturers, and maintaining relationships with existing companies to bring new products to the store to expand the customer base.Manage and delegate tasks to staff of approximately 5-10 employees on a daily basis, while handling customer needs and providing regular updates and reports to management. Oversee rod department stock and build in-house rod and reel combinations to fit a variety of clientele fishing needs.Responsible for training staff on all areas of sales, including product knowledge, and the practical uses of all fishing products in the store, as well as, organizing training events with company sales representatives.

Conveyed enthusiasm about all types of fishing while understanding tackle needs of customers. Substantial product knowledge (freshwater, saltwater, bay, fly, offshore, inshore), generated by attending buying shows, ordering, and working with distribution and manufacturer sales representatives. Boost sales on a daily basis and instruct customers through discussion, as well as, leading trolling classes, fly tying classes, and fly casting lessons.

Regional award winning photographer for a daily newspaper. Implement photo assignments while working on deadline and reporting to multiple levels of management.