Focused on working with and developing my team of District Sales Managers and Commercial Sales Representatives within my Region area while assisting our operations team at the Corporate and Market level. Accountability with growing top-line, profitable revenue while having laser focus on meeting or exceeding the needs of our BOSS customers in regards to sales and service.

Responsible for large western geographic region that encompasses an 11 state area. Was fortunate to lead an outstanding team of talented individuals that focus on taking care of our BOSS, the customer. I embrace the challenges and opportunities to help my team grow and be a leader in the market place.

Responsible for Bridgestones Largest Independent Dealer Customer in the world. Responsibilities include, program development, coordination of sales efforts across multi-state and Region areas, communication across all internal and external channels including C level leadership

Responsible for corporate assigned National Account customers in multiple geographic locations. Responsibilities include North America. Grew and sustained all of my book of businesss during my tenure in this position.

Held various positions from Product Evaluation Manager leading a team of technicians to Product and Brand Management. Products include, tread products, and greenfield mechanical services focused on fleets and distribution needs maintenance needs which assisted with acquisition of Speedco Oil Lube for trucks.

Responsible for increasing Bandag penetration into Major and Minor Trucking fleets within my area of opportunity with the utilization of Application Specific products and Bandag and dealer services. Tracking performance of these products, assisting dealer Commercial Sales Representatives with Out Of Service Tire Analysis , training, on retreading procedures and sales calls to potential fleet prospects. Driven to sign fleets on contract. Conduct fleet surveys of potential and current fleet customers and share data with them on ways to save additional money in their fleetTrain and develop new intern Fleet Sales Representatives for successTrack Bandag and competitor products in fleets for performance knowledgeWorked with our Bandag Franchises in the Southern California area to penetrate market share and Value Added services to fleet customers.Grew Business and product awareness by 5%

Started this very successful Co-Ed 24/7 fitness center in Chicagoland. Opened prior to the economic downturn however continues to grow against all odds. Prolific staff that cares and the best members. Sold Nov. 2015 due to relocation to another state with primary employment.

Responsible for major trucking and Over The Road accounts that would be controlled through company dealers within my territory also maintained consistent solicitation of all Dealer Based Customers, National Account and O.E. accounts within my Geographic territory. Conducted dealers sales meetings, truck blitzes, training new dealer personnel on all commercial products, programs, and sales techniques. Also traveled and trained CGT sales personnel.

Responsible for overseeing daily operations of inside sales staff, training of all present and new hires on tire lines, software applications, and hardware for PCs. Hiring of new employees, utilization of AT&T BCMS for phone systems. Managing of P/L for department, sales promotions, and handling of specific accounts as assigned by corporate initiatives.