Responsible for promoting packaging and educating internal sales, external existing and new clients. This includes joining calls and meeting with sales on key prospects and existing customers to grow revenue. Identify new packaging clients and opportunities customers through cross sell and new business initiatives.

In this role, I perform sourcing, manufacturing, and project management for a yard/tailgating game.

● Increased sales by 75% in three years through strategic product recommendations and exceptional customer service.● Expanded client base to include numerous Fortune 500 companies, leveraging technical expertise and strong relationship-building skills.● Provided innovative, cost-effective packaging and POP solutions exceeding client expectations● Successfully navigated challenges posed by the pandemic to maintain sales growth and customer satisfaction.Key Achievements:● Developed a new line of LED lighting products that improved product visibility and sales.● Implemented processes to improve access to client design teams by providing design expertise to benefit clients and improve relations and cost effective solutions.● Successfully onboarded the largest company in the POP industry (West Rock), significantly expanding the company's market reach.

● Successfully led design and account management teams for Fortune 500 clients.● Generated $30 million in incremental revenue through exceptional account management and innovative solutions.● Acquired and retained major accounts including Mondelez/Nabisco, Campbell's, and Lowe's.● Applied engaging presentation skills and ability to understand clients’ needs while showcasing innovative business solutions, winning back Lowe’s business and driving in $4 million in revenue.● Demonstrated strong leadership and team development skills while managing a team of eight designers (talent acquisition, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, development plans, and corrective action).● Provided exceptional customer service by consistently exceeding client expectations.Key Achievements:● Successfully transitioned the Mondelez/Nabisco account from a competitor, resulting in a $12mm increase in revenue.● Developed a generic hutch system for Nabisco that drastically reduced transportation costs.● Implemented a design training manual for 6 month intern rotations● Design Awards: Point-of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) Outstanding Merchandising Achievement – Gold Award and Design of the Year Designation, 2019. Design of Times – Silver and Bronze Award, 2015; Silver Award, 2013

● Successfully designed and developed high-end packaging and display solutions for Fortune 500 clients.● Grew the Mondelez/Nabisco account by 122% in four years, demonstrating strong design skills and client relationship management.● Expanded the company's client base through effective collaboration with sales teams and vendors.● Provided innovative design solutions that led to increased sales and market share.● Effectively communicated and presented design concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, including over 700 Nabisco managers.Key Achievements:● Secured vendor certification for IP as provider for Anheuser-Busch resulting in additional $500k of business● Established retail presence for Weyerhaeuser, prior to being purchased by IP● Design Awards: POPAI – Gold and Bronze Award, 2012; Bronze Award, 2011; Bronze Award, 2010. Design of Times – Platinum Award, 2012; Gold Award, 2011.

(The company was purchased by International Paper in 2008.)