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Austin, Tx, Us

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Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Area

Director of Sales, responsible for managing sales staff, establishment of key customer accounts, vetting new business opportunities, developing and growing unique product lines, trade shows, and mfg/vendor relations. -Established sales processes for increased accountability, customer management, ordering process quality control, and customer follow-up. - Managed key customer accounts including AT&T, Raytheon, and other US Military contractors.- Developed several new unique product lines, established designs for patent submission, and worked with manufacturer's to product prototypes and final production products. - Designed trade show booths, managed staffing, coordinated vendor partnerships, and client showings.

Austin, Texas Area

Managed a growing retail video department, having close interaction with end users, and professionals. Trained sales staff on video and audio production techniques. Coordinated and taught video production seminars, and established a annual film festival. developed and worked with manufacturers' on retail display development.- Worked closely with vendors on events, trainings, seminars, and festivals. - Developed training curriculum for audio video department.- Negotiated vendor sales initiatives and programs.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed a dealer network of over 100+ Dealers worldwide, including B&H, Adorama, Samy's Camera, and AF Marcotec, Germany. Managed complex supply chain and dealer cost negotiations, handling customer and dealer relationships, building brand confidence, and supporting dealer sales initiatives. Served at the "voice of the customer" to the internal product development and operation teams. Increased overall distributed sales from roughly 1M to over 15M. Assisted in product design based on customer feedback and personal production experience to improve product and patent/Intellectual Property for the company.Collaborated across teams to improve overall process for the customers and various internal teams. Executed targeted initiatives to include driving product acceptance and improving converted sales, thus driving revenue. - Considered the 'Face' of the brand- Trade Show expertise with over 200 events planned, executed, and attended- Product Demonstrations & end user feedback management- Produced training and demonstration videos- Veteran of Worldwide Travel

Houston, Texas Area

Provided audio video production services; including camera systems, lighting, audio systems, projectors and other display systems. Coordinated major corporate events, provided narrative and corporate voice-overs, and provided equipment for independent film productions.

Houston, Texas Area

Worked as a Radio Personality (Morning Drive, Afternoon Drive and Mid Days) on several several radio stations throughout Texas.San Antonio: KTSA, KTFM, KLLS FM, KKYX, KCCWAustin: KOKE FMHouston: KODA, Sunny 99.1 FM, 93-Q Country KKBQ