I am a 30+ year musician, 20+ year stage actor and 10+ year MC. EastIDMC allows me to take those decades of talent development and use them to improve live events all across Idaho. Specializing in live event engagement, announcing, event hosting and entertainment.

BRUSA Distributing LLC is the parent company for a number of in house brands specializing in footwear, foot care, clothing and accessories, as well as the distribution of those and other brands across the world.The brand that started it all, MissionShoe, specializes in active men's social dresswear, with a hold on the niche market for missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Launched January 2008 with an idea, $2k, a website and an extra bedroom of my apartment in Mesa, AZ. Since then we have grown on average 35% annually and have outfitted thousands of missionaries in dozens of countries in a shoe that beats the competition in weight, price, and durability.Our current brand expansions include Vertico Foowear (2012), Ped Powder (2013) Tag-a-Tie (full acquisition 2014 & merger in 2017) and Kaiback Outfitters (2015).-124% growth rate from 2015-2016-Created lasting international relationships with foreign manufacturers via email, phone, Skype and personal interaction-Average of 20% year to year growth from inception in 2008 though 2019Skills and Experience include:-Import/Export-Sales and Marketing (Online mostly)-eCommerce Website development and creation (BigCommerce and Magento)-Multi-Channel Marketplace Sales and Management (Amazon, eBay, etc.)-Product Creation and Development (Concept to Reality)-B2B Sales and Account Management-Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Customer Service-Shipping and Fulfillment-Inventory Management-Business Finance-Small Team Management-Purchasing-International Outsourcing-Product Photography-Customer service-Inventory Forecasting

Currently following a passion of mine by teaching a section or two of MKT250, Web Business Creation, for their online bachelor's program. What a blast it is to give a little back to my Alma Mater. Ranked #2 professor at BYU-Idaho on https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=2430408

Teton Corner's is a passion project of our family. When the opportunity arose to pick up a piece of the beautiful Teton River, we didn't want to see it developed, ripped apart or closed off. This has been a favorite fishing spots for generations, and we felt we should step up and adopt it. Know that by staying here, you are helping preserve this small piece of natural beauty in Idaho. It may not be the biggest preserve, but you have to start somewhere.

I was the go-to recruitment liaison between the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Brigham Young University Idaho. I did everything from assist during career fairs to giving public presentations to clubs and classes about the different on campus MBA options at Utah State University. The position was modified during the COVID Pandemic and Utah State went a different direction with their on-campus programs.

PowerlabsDiesel.com (now PowertechDiesel.com) pulled me in to rescue an eCommerce site that was failing. After 12 months since the site's inception, sales were doing poorly, and conversions were next to nothing. They pulled me aboard and we have been able to accomplish great things:-Complete rebuild of the broken site to an easier and more user friendly interface-Increase in gross sales by 6100% in the first year.-Another 102% increase in year two-Cut monthly expenses by 30%-Top rated on multiple top producing keywords-Expanded social media presence via Facebook and YouTube-Increased sales while cutting advertising budget by 70%-Corrected a failing business plan into a viable business model

AutoandArt.com, where I was previously employed, had grown to the point where it was purchased by Brock Supply, an auto parts manufacturer and converted AutoandArt.com into their online retail division. I worked with Brock Supply to ease the transition, continued to promote the growth and brand we built while AutoandArt.com was its own company. I left when transition was complete.

I headed the online marketing and advertising for AutoandArt.com, an online auto parts retailer based out of Tempe, AZ, specializing in quality aftermarket auto part distribution to the contiguous United States. Tasks included:-Complete overhaul, redesign and upkeep of the company's website and eBay presence, while improving brand equity-Boosting on-site sales by 40% in 7 months-Organized, re-cataloged, re-branded and maintained 6000+ products available for purchase online-Tackling any and all technical issues that arise among fellow employees in the company-Set up and organization of internal and external communications systems among employees, including internal email, internal chat and mass customer service response email systems-Proficiency in Email Center Pro, Google Apps, Channel Advisor, Google AdWords, Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools

My first career job! I worked in three different agencies in two different states selling property and casualty insurance policies. I excel in both new contracts, cross-selling, customer service, as well as servicing Spanish clients. In my 4.5 years at Allstate I:-Worked in several different agencies in two states ranging from 1500 to 7000+ policy client books-Headed HR and the hiring screening process-Exceeded monthly sales goals while managing an agency-Assisted in the start-up and organization of two new exclusive agents who purchased agencies.-Managed office staff and general operations.

I worked under the direction of Benjamin Eaton assisting in and directing several city sponsored races, including the Teton Dam Marathon and Liberty 5K Fun Run. Duties included:-Logo development-Press releases-Organizing and managing 100+ volunteers as well as 1200 participants-Local promotion-City coordination efforts - including but not limited to police, fire and medical support-Just had a fantastic time with some amazing people.

I was called by the church to serve as a regional representative in the state of Sao Paulo Brazil. Duties included:-Door-to-door proselyting-Management of other representatives ranging from groups of 4 to 16 -Assisting in local church duties-Coaching and training new representatives-Studying and building fluency in the Portuguese language-Integrating into the Brazilian culture

My awesome High School retail job. I worked the sales floor at Teaching Tools, a teacher supply store in East Mesa. I learned a strong work ethic early, learning point-of-purchase sales techniques, suggestive selling, and managing skills. This job also helped talk to just about anyone and make customers feel welcome and important.During my final year of employment, I was assigned to help train and set up three brand new store locations in the region.