A seasoned & aggressive sales and marketing professional, experienced not only in hunting new business, growing a book of business & selling marketing and media services, but also in roles on the other side of the table - evaluating & making advertising purchases, creating business growth and marketing strategies, along with directing the general management of multiple businesses. A passion for finding opportunities to build upon an existing organization's successes and have the latitude and trust to further expand their footprint, their volume, their revenue, their profitability, their culture - thus fulfilling said company's mission statement and operating purpose.A strong believer in the value of our small business world, the fortitude, endurance and additional greatness small businesses provide to our communities and our nation. And beyond all else, my commitment is specifically focused on identifying a client's real needs and making certain of putting their needs first above anything else.