• Developed new business and maintained existing client relationships nationwide. • Sold staffing solutions, providing qualified technical and professional personnel under contract, contract to direct, or direct hire options.• Processed lead generation via cold calling, networking, business journals, councils and association memberships and internet sources.• Solicited and engaged with decision makers and met to discuss how services could be an asset to their organization.• Coordinated and communicated with all levels of staff internally and externally to ensure the quality of services.• Oversaw the implementation of contracts and agreements.• Negotiated, created and presented proposals.

• Developed new business and maintained existing client relationships within the audio-visual staffing industry.• Directed and instructed staff and branch managers to ensure continuity toward generating sales leads and increasing revenue while maintaining profit levels.• Developed marketing strategies company wide.

• Managed office startup operations in both locations.• Solicited companies to increase client database in the Audio-Visual Rental & Staging Industry.• Responsible for gross profit, increasing revenue, recruiting, scheduling, issuing contracts and client and employee satisfaction.

Branch Manager – TECH/AID Division, Orlando, FL 10/1991 – 2/2000• Marketed and supplied technical contract staffing solutions.• Hired, trained and led staff to exceed office goals and objectives in placing and servicing contract labor, ensuring that quality processes were executed.• Negotiated purchase orders and contracts.• Developed and maintained net profit plans.Accounts Manager – TAC Automotive Group, Dearborn, MI • Managed the marketing and supplying of highly technical staffing to the automotive industry.• Increased sales by building quality relationships with department managers within Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation and General Motors Company.• Negotiated billing rates and terms and conditions of purchase orders and contracts.• Managed the requirements of clients and employees placed on long-term work assignments

Buyer – Services Division, Troy, MI• Prepared, issued and monitored RFQs/RFPs for government defense contracts within the Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan programs.• Negotiated terms and conditions of issued purchase orders.• Performed audits and vendor selection and analysis.• Traveled nationally and internationally to set up purchasing and logistics departments.• Expedited and tracked machinery, tooling, office furnishings and building leases.Management Assistant – Services Division, Troy, MI• Developed a system to track and report the usage of office supplies and business equipment.• Wrote and implemented policies and procedures for the site instructions manual for purchasing and inventory control.• Coordinated all services to support the everyday needs of the visiting foreign dignitaries, their staff and families.