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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Responsible for all sales and marketing for one of the premiere autograph memorabilia companies in the U.S. that participates at major sporting events, conventions and charity benefit galas holding silent auctions and is currently the official autograph dealer for the Greenbay Packers. Created sponsorships and partnerships with numerous brands to maximize and drive revenue. Managed locations and memorabilia at all Greenbay Packers home games, managed SportsMarkets charity division, Shopify store, affiliate and influencer marketing program and off-season events such as PGA & celebrity golf tournaments, political conventions and college alumni collaborations. Responsible for additional revenue growth managing an SMS/texting sales campaign. Hired, trained and supervised all sales representatives.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Business development, B2B sales, for an advertising agency whose offering was diversified digital solutions which included branding, websites, SEO, SEM, display, social media marketing and reviews management. Conducted needs analysis in order to develop profitable advertising proposals. Managed both an existing client list as well as cold called on a daily basis to develop new business. Approached projects with simplicity and communication. Responsible for designing plans for growth as well as developing new services and lines of business to sustain growth.

Los Angeles, Ca

Responsible for all facets of sales and marketing of company’s Authentic Autographed Sports and Memorabilia business. Increased gross sales by 33% YOY during my tenure. Managed up to six different locations and sales teams during all pre-season and home games, contracts in Los Angeles consisted of the Los Angeles Chargers and UCLA Bruins. Added revenue streams by introducing and implementing sales via fundraisers, member golf tournaments and charity gala events.

Greater Los Angeles Area

In charge of booth sales for one of the largest real estate expos in the country based out of the L.A. Convention Center. Nurtured relationships with booth purchasers to ensure positive experience and sales referrals. Keynote speakers included Tony Robbins, Magic Johnson, Pitbull, Christina El Moussa (HGTV Flip or Flop), Suze Orman, Mauricio Umansky, James Harris, $ Zack Giffin.

201 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401

Director of new business development and community outreach for a private education company that provided a wide range of customized, comprehensive academic programs to kids, ages 18 months to 18 years old from tutoring to homeschooling, to test preparation and college planning. Responsible for Los Angeles territory management.

Venice, Ca On Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Original Founder of Studio U. Opened, owned and operated this boutique fitness studio which offered Pilates Reformer, TRX, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates Mat and dance classes - specialized in small group training and classes. Operated all aspects of the business from concept and build-out to day-to-day operations such as hiring, scheduling, website design, mind-body online implementation, accounting, payroll, marketing, PR, built & maintained clientele, creative collaboration B2B, instructed and certified in both TRX & Pilates.

Brentwood, Ca

Taught private Pilates sessions, semi-private sessions and group reformer classes. Responsibilities included scheduling, marketing and acquiring new clients. Certified by The PhysicalMind Institute. Knowledgeable with ultrasound techniques for physical therapy.

Los Angeles, Ca

Professionally promoted and sold SportsClub/LA memberships. Was one of the top performing Membership Directors. Conducted thorough presentations and pricing of the club. Met and exceeded daily, weekly and monthly production goals as set forth by management. Continuously developed leads and solicited referrals. Maintained large-scale corporate accounts through promotions.

San Francisco Bay Area, Ca

Responsibilities included hiring, training and firing of all department heads. Departments included sales, personal fitness training, group exercise, operations, retail, maintenance and housekeeping. Responsible for over $200K/month of new membership sales, payroll budgeting, achievement of all revenue goals and handling of human resource issues. I also marketed the grand opening of two high-end clubs in the heart of San Francisco. Gorilla Sports (now Crunch Fitness) – Western Region General Manager of the Year 2002.

Denver, Co

Listed and sold residential real estate, built and maintained comprehensive clientele data base through continual marketing and referrals, wrote and negotiated contracts, attended inspections, advised clients through the lending process to obtain financing, worked closely with appraisers, reviewed title work, met strict deadlines to achieve closing. Demonstrated success in performing in a commission-only sales environment. Participated in continuing education required by the commission to maintain my broker’s license. Graduated from Jones Real Estate College, Licensed Broker by the State of Colorado Real Estate Commission, 1998. Denver Board of Realtors’ Million-Dollar Roundtable Gala Award, 1999 & 2000.

Greater Denver Area

Managed four large, multiple unit rental properties. Advertised to locate reliable tenants, leased units, tended to all of the maintenance through contractors/vendors, collected rent, responsible for the accounting of each building. Assisted top two real estate brokers at Leonard Leonard & Associates while managing rental properties.

Bachelor’S Degree, B.A., Psychology & Art Studio

Summer Film & Geography Study