- Spearheaded the development and execution of a 3-year sustainability strategy for the company's two primary markets, with quarterly progress reporting to stakeholders.- Drove a 60% and 82% year-over-year increase in annual sales over three years through strategic contract negotiation, value-based selling, and relationship management, focusing on sustainable solutions.- Led and presented at 3+ sustainability-focused webinars in 2024, covering topics such as recycled content in plastics and waste diversion from landfills, to educate and engage stakeholders on key environmental issues.- Contributed technical expertise in redefining auditing standards for sustainability certifications, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint Reduction, Recycled Content, Waste Diversion, Energy Efficiency, and Closed-Loop Product Systems.- Built and maintained a strong network of sustainability leaders and experts, leveraging this network for insights, collaboration, and best practices in sustainable development.- Trained 20+ client sales and marketing teams on sustainability market trends, customer-driven sustainability demands, auditing standards, and the benefits of sustainability certifications to drive business value.

As today's consumers become more informed, there is an increasing demand for honesty and transparency from potential suppliers. Third-party certification demonstrates that a product or operation is in compliance with its sustainability claim. GreenCircle certification helps establish brand integrity and develop consumer confidence, which is key to building your brand in the current marketplace.

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark, managed by Benchmark Hospitality, The Kartrite is a brand new full service resort with NY’s largest indoor waterpark. The Kartrite, as a new build, incorporated environmental initiatives in its design and operation: 1) Water recycling program2) Energy use reduction via an innovative reckon roof3) Waste diversion through elimination of single use material and food donation programsThe Kartrite is located in the Catskills of NY and opened in April 2019 with 324 guestrooms, 8 eateries, full-service spa, 11,000 square feet of event space, 80,000 square foot waterpark, and indoor activities (laser tag, ropes course, arcade, bowling).- Opened The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark in April 2019- Awarded Benchmark Hospitality's "Marketing Efforts of the Year" - 2019 was a year of strategic growth & 2020 was on pace to blow the doors off, prior to COVID-19

One of the most rewarding things as a salesperson is to help business owners and key personnel achieve their company's long term and short term goals. As a salesperson at Cintas, I have the opportunity to leverage my position in assisting businesses in various industries by:- Allowing them to focus on the decisions that most impact their company- Allowing them to create a positive first impression that improves customer retention- Improving the productivity and efficiency of their workforce- Retaining and attracting quality employees in a highly competitive job market

- Generated the leads for and negotiated over 236 contracts worth over $3.7 million in revenue- Achieved 126% of 2017's goal and achieved over 100% of goals set for 2015 and 2016- Increased assigned market's total revenue by 11.9% (event space - 22.6% & room revenue - 5.9%)- Used skilled prospecting to uncover over 50 federal contacts, culminating in strong relationships that allowed me to to be the 'go-to' for Dept. of State and several agency's Inspector GeneralsVirginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, was a recent transition from Wyndham Worldwide, to Hilton International. Was one of Wyndham Hotel Group’s most consistent performing hotels nationwide, as supported by Wyndham’s award of “Hotel of the Year.” The property is full-service and resort style with 20-acres, 183 guestrooms, full IACC certification and a reliance of 70% of guestrooms sold through group sales - maintaining $5.3 million in revenue annually.

- Awarded Wyndham's "2012 National Sales Leader of the Year"- Increased Room Revenue by 24% & RevPAR by 19%- Trained and managed 2 sales staff and 5 desk employees on prospecting and qualifyingWingate By Wyndham - Short Pump is a limited service hotel that pushed the boundaries of this category, including 1,500 sq. feet of meeting space, a full-service bar, and offering freshly made meals. The property was new and without any existing business in a market that already had long standing Corporate Travel Manager-to-hotel relationships & contracts.

Once weekly radio show on Richmond's WRIR station and twice weekly podcast show. Debate, Provide Input, and Analyze the tactics, formations, and overall impressions of games and all things soccer. Topics span over the course of USMNT, MLS, Premier League, and all US based players.

As a way to stay involved in high level soccer, post playing career, I actively pursued the head coach for involvement with the team. I accepted a Volunteer Assistant role and attended 2-3 practices per week and all home games. As an Assistant Volunteer, my involvement with the team included:RESPONSIBILITIES:- Working with players in a one on one setting to help them improve technique and movement off the ball.- Provide a report to Head Coach and 1st Assistant Coach on each player (areas of improvement & strengths and position I targeted for each player). - Instructing groups of players on field tactics to effectively defend as a unit and break other teams down when attacking.- Maintain players' buy in to the system (re-motivate) and maintain confidence within each other.

I juggled a professional soccer career as well as a full-time career with Wingate by Wyndham. Soccer at a high level such as the Richmond Kickers requires a lot of instinctive decision making, leadership, results under pressure, and constant reflection on performances. Each of the aspects within such a high-level sport come with either the opponents success or your own.- First team to beat Sporting Kansas City at their new stadium- Advanced to semifinals in 2011 Lamar Hunt open cup beating 2 MLS teams losing to a 3rd- Played 40 games during 2 seasons as a consistent starter, recording 6 goals, 4 assists

In charge of qualifying leads in-store at Home Depot and through personal means. After qualifying leads that were interested in solar energy, I designed solar systems for their specific homes and energy consumption within the past year. I also conducted a large number of phone calls educating the leads on the advantages of my designed solar systems on their property. I went on numerous in-home visits with other employees to assist and shadow them. *Unfortunately had to leave this position and company before officially reaching my potential, due to an opportunity for professional soccer in Richmond, VA

One of the more professionally run organizations in the league, with an incredible fan base of over 6,000 avg attendance each home game. Played split time as a winger and outside back.- Played 68 games over 2.5 seasons, recording 7 goals, 4 assists- Regular season champions in 2010- Took the winning penalty in shootouts, 2010 Lamar Hunt Open Cup, advancing past Columbus Crew

Professional Indoor Soccer player. I split half the year playing outdoor soccer in Rochester, NY and the other half of the year playing indoor in Philadelphia, PA. Long-tenured team that I grew up watching, with avg attendance of 4,500 - 5,500 per game.- Drafted from college as the #2 pick into the MISL- Played 62 games, recording 17 goals, 6 assists

Sold and processed students', faculties', and residents' memberships to the university's fitness centers. Assisted in maintaining a 3,000 person payroll database that automatically deducted membership fees out of enrollee's paychecks. Contributed to over 100 customer service inquiries per day. All in addition to playing professional soccer which practiced everyday and traveled on weekends.*Balanced this position while playing Professional Indoor Soccer with the Philadelphia Kixx.

Started as left back, but transitioned to striker due to the team's lack of goals.- Played 17 games, recorded 7 goals, 1 assist