Along with specialty printing, packaging, signage, boxes etc, I am now bringing a new division to Big Box Little Box in the Promotion Products industry. So for your next gadget, gizmo, or really cool t-shirt please keep us in mind to help brand, promote or market your : company, school, non-profit or industry of your choice. If you can imagine it, we can do it!

Worked with vendors and distributors on a daily basis doing searches, presentations, estimates and invoicing. Worked on ESP as our search engine to market promotional products, apparel and services such as: printing, screen printing, and embroidery.

Sales and marketing of all specialty and promotional items for businesses , advertising, design and printing companies.

• Consult with the graphic design community on a freelance basis, offering full and part-time assistance.• Provide services including office management, training of inside and outside staff, and representation of photographers.• Set up paper swatchbook systems and perform necessary filing.• Provide working lunches and educate staff on new industry trends.• Deliver educational speeches for small groups. • Provide HR services for small businesses, including hiring, employee problems, and searches.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed and retained long term partnerships with a large base of customers, suppliers, and vendor partners annually. Retained 30 customers for more than 20 years.• Maintained a strong network of suppliers, negotiated highest quality at the lowest price in order to increase profit margin.• Grew account base 75% and established company as the preferred choice and leader in the design community; promoted the company’s brand and products through effective relationship building, networking and grass root marketing.• Won business with Top 100 companies including: TXU, A.H. Belo, American Heart, Comerica Bank, Perot Systems, and Tyler Technologies in an extremely competitive environment that included more than 12 competitors vying for the same business.• Captured 95% of business from top 30 design firms and advertising agencies in the Dallas market, representing annual revenue in excess of $850,000 annually.• Designed and executed innovative sales and promotional programs; conducted group presentations on current and new product launches and trends.• Participated in key industry events and trade shows to promote and win business.• Championed company’s brand value through involvement in various community organizations.• Planned, organized and managed up to 20 customer projects with critical production deadlines simultaneously, acted as project manager and single point of contact for all project stakeholders. • Steered projects through entire life cycle from consulting with agencies and designers prior to bid process and estimating projects to partnering with suppliers; ensured effective collaboration throughout to deliver projects on time and within budget.• Orchestrated industry association projects and programs, including annual Dallas Society of Visual Communication National Award Show.• Converted approximately 25% of educational training program participants into satisfied customers.