BEEN THERE. DONE THAT. ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO DO IT BETTER.
Over 20 years of creating growth, planning & strategizing, motivating people, and finding breakthrough ways to expand business.
Orlando Magazine
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER | DIRECTOR OF SALES
October 2013 - Present- Orchestrate all revenue initiatives for Orlando City Magazine and ancillary products- including print, digital and events.
- Grow, maintain and build relationships with a personal account base of 150+ clients.
- Spearhead 20+ custom revenue producing special programs annually.
- Create balance between both internal and external stakeholders and use experienced judgement to realign team focus and efforts.
- Nurture and develop strategic partnerships that provide team revenue opportunities.
- Excel at delivering results in fast paced environment and problem solving while maintaining a positive outlook.
Orlando Magazine
Senior Account Executive
September 2008 - October 2013- Outperformed all sales representatives throughout all of Morris Media nationally to rank #1 for New Business after just one year.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets with an average 116% to annual revenue goals and recognized with Annual and Quarterly National Sales Excellence Awards.
- Cultivated relationships with business owners, marketing directors and agencies from a variety of industries including healthcare, real estate, retail, the arts, restaurants and more.
Central Florida New Home Guide
Account Executive
January 2006 - August 2008- Prospected and developed new business across an eight county territory with new home builders and developers.
- Achieved goal of being #1 Account Executive in the nation in 2007 with revenue goals at 183% and 241% in print and digital categories.
- Actively involved in numerous builder industry activities and committees with local builder’s associations throughout territory.
ABD Development
Sales + Marketing Director
December 2002 - January 2006- Coordinated all marketing activities for custom homebuilder; worked with various vendors to oversee all advertising, press releases, collateral materials, promotional products, photo shoots, renderings, websites, signage and newsletters.
- Planned events including grand opening parties, groundbreaking ceremonies, realtor open houses and luncheons.
- Set up sales offices, models, and welcome centers from start to finish; chose interior decorators and displays, hired sales associates and hosts. Involved in the decision making for standard features, pricing, premiums and community amenities for new developments.