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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

Norcross, Georgia, United States

Supports ECCO’s mission of delivering innovative solutions by providing complete customer satisfaction with professionalism, ethical standards and exceptional service through the entirety of the customer’s experience. By utilizing my professional experiences, I am able to connect with customers on their level to fully listen and understand their needs.• Develops meaningful relationships based on trust and loyalty to both the customer and the business.• Builds sales tailored to a customer’s needs through active listening and focused follow up.• Manages the customer relationship from start to finish by preparing quotations, inputting sales, and managing the customer’s expectation through proactive communication.• Provides exceptional customer support post sale creating repeat business.

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Development and sale of creative, thoughtful partnership packages for businesses in and around the Great Atlanta area to create lasting memories and meaningful interactions for fans and partners alike.

Hillsboro, Oregon

• Lead activation/service of all corporate partnerships• Assist with prospecting new partners and ways to grow current partners• Build relationships with current and future partners and ensure their experience is second to none.• Assists with proposal development and lead the fulfillment of proof of performance efforts• Assists with execution of game promotions especially sponsored elements

Support the NFLPA and NFLPI’s mission through efficient decision making, relationship building and personnel management to ensure operational excellence and flawless events.• Facilitate event operations of NFLPA and NFLPI branded assets including activation events during Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Kick Off, NFL Players Rookie Premiere, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Premiere League, Board of Player Representatives Meeting, Former Players Convention and photo shoots.• Provide hands-on support for all aspects of talent management for professional athletes and sponsors during events to ensure alignment with brand identity. Serves as primary liaison with third parties to ensure positive experience.• Coordinate acquisition, categorization and valuation of autographed items to be used for both internal and external charitable donations.• Serve as interim Travel Manager responsible for administrating, tracking, and compliance with NFLPA athlete and staff travel programs.• Oversees all offsite and event offices to ensure collaboration across departments and creation of best-in-class office and event operations.• Achieve cost savings of 10-16% per annum across categories through strategic negotiation with third parties, management of service agreements, and positive policy change.• Direct day-to-day office operations and lead staff of five.

Bethesda, Maryland

Beginning as the Associate Center Manager and ending as the Center Manager, lead one of the most successful center in Kaplan’s Mid-Atlantic Region.• Achieved a 71% profit margin in 2004 by maintaining Center’s success for Kaplan, Inc.• Increased Medical Programs revenue by over 20% in 2004.• Increased revenue by 16% in 2004 and 22% in 2005 by expanding offsite locations for Graduate classes in Montgomery County, Maryland.• Directed operations and facilities for office covering five staff, over 100 tutors and 80 instructed courses.• Maintained a vibrant work environment, while at the same time holding staff accountable for individual job duties as well as overall center success. • Significantly improved teacher shortage by recruiting former students. • Sustained customer service recommendation rate above the company’s goal of 92% by establishing center procedures and setting student expectations, as well as creating a friendly, fun study environment that served as a support for students.• Supervised inventory and purchase of office supplies, practice tests and other student resources. • Worked in connection with the Center Director on customer service, marketing, and operations.• Organized and maintained records and databases; tracked accounts payable and accounts receivable in Kaplan specific database.• Supported Center Director in opening of new markets for Kaplan Medical Programs at the Bethesda Center.• Performed field research with schools to expand offsite locations for Pre-College Classes in Montgomery County. • Coordinated in-center marketing events leading to an increase of 76% in enrollments for 2003.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psychology Club

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Fraternity, Founding Member

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