Work with transitional team to revamp and revitalize one of the country's oldest and continuously operating Alt/Independent magazines. Dramatically increased sales by more than 300% in two short years. Managed print distribution to minimize waste and increase circulation. Transitioned the music division to include more formats and genres working with artists like Melissa Etheridge, Clay Walker, Indigo Girls, Clint Black, and LeAnn Rimes to name a few.

Responsible for managing department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to company standards. Plan, order, and work with the Assistant Deli Manager and Deli Clerks according to the production tools and standards to maximize sales and gross profit. Ensured all new Deli associates and Cheese Specialists receive proper training and tools to succeed. Additionally, ensure correct ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and displays. Also, ensured a high level of guest engagement and satisfaction at all times by answering guest questions regarding services and products offered.Core Accountabilities:Directed, managed, and assisted all functions and activities of the Deli and Cheese Department. Managed labor costs through effective scheduling and reduced losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage.

Manager of a 7+ board of directors, generating paid membership and sponsorship on community oriented initiatives that drive customers to beaches area businesses. Maintain strong relationships with community leaders and elected officials to bring home results that increase business and profits for local businesses. This organization (started in 1996) has been responsible for bringing the 2004 Super Bowl to the Jacksonville beaches with bookings and revenue. BHN is a 501C3 tax classification organization and I maintain our GREAT STANDING with the Secretary of State of Florida.

Event planning and event execution sales. From concerts to weddings to hiring talent (actors and musicians) and equipment rentals. Responsible for increasing sales 100% by utilizing research, networking and quick responses to Meetings, Incentives, Expositions, Conventions & Conferencing.

Muzak is the LEADING in-store media specialist that uses a mix of social, visual music and scent media to help our cients communicate with customers with an eye to driving incremental sales at the point-of-purchase. My responsibilities included (but were not limited to) generating NEW BUSINESS. Business in my position increased 100% from where I started. I mined the base of current customers while calling on new business opportunities as well as work within vertical categories like the MGMA (Medial Group Management Association). I was brought in to the organization as a new frontier salesman and was discharged in a corporate take over.

Senior Account Manager for local and regional advertisers. I explicitly handled regional and local advertising agencies and well as creating new and local direct clients. I picked up an account list that was "not as great as I was told it was", and increased business by 85% in three months.

Managing Director of New Business and Development. Created new sources of sellable product. Created a community based fundraising arm to obtain product for sales while helping local not-for-profit organizations. Aquistions of sellable product increased by 0%. Product sales increased by 75% and continued to rise until the company sold for 95% more than the original investment.

Effectively positioned and sold radio, internet and non traditional radio events as viable marketing solutions for local and regions clients. Fostered strong working relationships with Directors, Planners, and Buyers at local and regional advertising agencies. Helped advertisers build their businesses and grow the company's share of overall spending. Prospected and developed new business relationships while servicing and maintaining a current account list.

In less than 7 years, built seven media businesses for radio and print. Generally managed 8 heads of staff, controlling 8 departments and a 20,000 Sq Foot Building and facility in a central city market area. In 1997, developed and created "417 Magazine" the News and Lifestyle Magazine of the Ozark Mountains". A magazine that is still in publication today and that sold for 75% more than it's original investment. The properties that I was responsible for were bought for 100's of thousands of dollars and sold for MILLIONS.

Worked with national music recording artists like: Elton John, Perry Ferrell (Lolapalooza Festival), Stevie Nicks, Blues Traveler (H.O.A.R.D. Festival), Pat Benetar, Van Halen, Julio Eglaisias, and many more promoting concert events in the Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Brunswick Ga. areas, as well as Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga Tennessee markets. Developed promotional plans with radio affiliates to draw secondary market consumers to the venue. Fulfilled obligations and responsibilities from record companies to promote these artists, as well as develop new product concerts for additional revenues.

Prepared and reported news on legislative action by the Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly for approximately 50 radio stations throughout the state. Delivered three individual news feeds per day. Worked directly under the Speaker of the House's office handling public relations and general press for the House. Assisted 70 representatives with daily and weekly addresses to their constituents. This was a state level legislative and political position.