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New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

I. Directed Company market expansion as follows: 2001 through 2004, from 3 operating states to 14 states; in 2005 from 14 to 48 operating states in one year increasing lines in service by 21% and billed revenues by 15%.II. Product Life-Cycle Managed Wireline and Broadband Services in the 48 contiguous States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and all 10 Canadian Provinces and 3 Northwest territories.III. Negotiated Interconnection & Commercial Agreements for the provision of Local, Long Distance and Internet Services with U.S. and Canadian Incumbent LECs, Competitive LECs and Data LECs to support Company expansion and marketing strategies.IV. Business Development and Introduction of New Services in all Company operating territories with Incumbent LECs, Competitive LECs, Data LECs and Cable Companies.V. Performed Carrier Relations functions and served as point of contact for all markets for "on-boarding" in new markets and day-to-day issues resolution between Company and other carriers.VI. Responsible for Regulatory activities including managing and filing all Rates and Tariffs (Local, Long Distance and International services, State & Federal Access Charges, as well as contacts with State and Federal Agencies including testifying as a Company witness when required.

1095 Avenue Of The Americas, Nyc

Managing Director at NYNEX Telesector Resources in their Business Markets Group responsible for product development and management of $1.2 billion in calling services revenues for New York and New England. Directed research, development and implementation of the following Optional Calling Plans: (A) Business Link represented the first loyalty rewards marketing program at NYNEX specifically designed for small and medium businesses. In 4 months, 120% of the targeted customers were enrolled. (B) Large Business Local Usage Discount Plan resulted in sales to 50% of the target market in 8 months and the generation of $30 million over revenue objective.

Greater New York City Area

Director level positions in Pricing and Costing, Product Management/Sales Support, Regulatory, Planning and Marketing. Major Accomplishments were as follows: (A) Pricing and Costing: directed one-of-a kind pricing and costing of competitive telecom solutions for business customers. Reviewed and approved over 1,600 quotes each year with a success rate of over 20% and incremental revenues of over $30 million each year. (B) Product Management/Sales Support: directed all product management functions for diverse product line amounting to $2.5 billion in annual revenue including Switched Access Charges, PBX Trunks, and Inside Wire Maintenance and Repair. Directed the research, design and implementation of a marketing plan to 6 million Residence customers to retain Inside Wire Maintenance upon deregulation by the FCC. Over 4 million, or 67% purchased the optional plan ensuring an annual revenue stream of $125 million. (C) Regulatory, Planning and Marketing: Directed all budget and personnel matters for department having over a $60 million budget and 600 employees. Interfaced with Officers of Company in managing expense and capital budgets, force requirements and all personnel related matters.