Purpose-driven, informed professional who moves people and organizations through creative solutions, focused efforts and solid relationships. Proven ability to develop strategic initiatives, communicate effectively, collaborate for success and realize business objectives.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:~ Revenue generation~ Creative selling~ Effective communication~ Data-driven best practices~ Marketing & promotional planning~ Cultivating solid relationships~ Enhancing team performance~ Multi-channel distributionSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:~ Managed successful expansion of brands to new markets while achieving 14% growth in a mature product category with aggressive, national competitors.~ Effectively linked organizational mission to significant constituents, resulting in life-changing opportunities for the agency's clients.~ Guided sales force through a transformative process, leading to greater proficiency, a 37% increase in active customers and a 24% decrease in sales-related costs.~ Led ground-breaking effort to earn total category validation and secure preferred supplier status from the world's largest company for over seven years.~ Developed selling strategies and tools for products ranging from beverages to pet nutrition to promotional merchandise through data-driven solutions that secured customer loyalty.CORE COMPENTENCIES:~ Seeking knowledge toward a total understanding of customer needs~ Creative and focused approach to addressing business challenges~ Communicating clearly, professionally and purposefully~ Adapting to business priorities while focusing on key objectives~ Building understanding and a focus on common goals among associates