Experience

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  Verizon

  May 1994 - Mar 1997

  Outside sales representative

  - Marketing and large account acquisition in the communications environment. - Developed sales strategies and attracted new clients. - Responsible for sourcing new sales opportunities, negotiating contracts and closing sales. - Increased company revenues through lead generation, qualifying prospects and managing accounts. - Exceeded quotas and revenues by developing strong relationships and networking. - Achieved 100% quota attainment.- Winners Circle Hawaii 1996 (top performers nationwide).- Bahamas Trip winner 1997 (top regional executives). Show less

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  Global crossing telecommunications, inc

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  National account executive

  - Responsible for marketing and large account acquisition and customer retention in the telecom industry. - Sales strategy development of market and existing accounts to capture additional revenue streams.- Development of pricing strategies to ensure profitability. - Negotiation of complex contracts.- Responsible for sourcing new sales opportunities, negotiating contracts, and closing sales. Achieved quotas consistently by generating new leads, educating prospects, and upselling within existing accounts. - 100% quota attainment.- Winners Circle Winner, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1999 (top performers nationwide). Show less

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  Ntr.net

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Director of corporate training

  - National management of MSPs, ISPs, and operators/providers about the products and benefits of NTR.NET Corporation.- Successful development of all Learning & Development strategies aligned with business goals, plans, mission, vision, and values.- Execute Trainings to support 80+ nationwide agents and resellers in order to drive business results. - Educate partners about internet solutions for their business. Provide information and benefits of web presence, data transfer, and connectivity. Responsible for implementing dynamic learning systems on Webhosting, bandwidth, LAN and WAN networks to large businesses. - Successful communication and update company-wide regarding products, services, and corporate announcements. Show less

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  5 star pawn llc

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2014

  Marketing manager

  - Promote and enhance brand awareness through online and traditional marketing strategies. - Develop, design and manage all marketing avenues including direct mail, email, texting, social media, billboards, contests, promotions, and publication advertising. - Manage social media accounts in order to architect and enhance online and local presence. - Interact with existing and potential customers. - Promote brand-focused interactive and engaging content. - Increase public awareness of services and products provided.- Manage PR firm & digital engagement liaison. Show less

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  Ogden publications

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Writer | content developer

  - Blogger for GRIT.com- Writer for GRIT Magazine- Researching, developing and proposing article ideas. - Negotiate, manage and track contracts with the client. Adhere to deadlines, and fulfill all obligations. - Demonstrate excellent writing skills, explore engaging topics, and capture readers' attention. - Write, edit, proofread, check for conceptual and grammatical accuracy. - Photography. Another essential part of my role as a freelance writer includes taking, editing and submitting exceptional photographs. - Capture images of people, places, animals and objects as needed for assignments. Show less

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  Farm fresh for life

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2021

  National sales director | manager

  • Responsible for overseeing sales of nationwide membership program, brand awareness, new program development, product launch, customer experience.• Ensure customer retention as well as attract new sales opportunities. • Technical Skills: sales, marketing, Webhosting management, SSL, web design, SEO, social media proficiency, competent in excel, word, power point and WordPress.• Combine entrepreneurial drive with business-management skills to drive gains in revenue and profit performance. • Orchestrated successful promotional campaigns, including online marketing, Facebook advertising, affiliate programs, Google ad leasing, and social media promotions. • Public Speaking on healthy living and natural wellness. Designed, produced, and delivered formal presentations to groups and professionals resulting in increased sales growth and business revenues. Show less

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  Manna pro products, llc

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Writer | content developer

  - Researching, developing and proposing article ideas. - Negotiate, manage and track contracts with the client. - Adhere to deadlines, and fulfill obligations. - Demonstrate excellent writing skills, explore engaging topics, and capture readers' attention. - Write, edit, proofread, check for conceptual and grammatical accuracy. - Photography. Another essential part of my role as a freelance writer includes taking, editing and submitting photographs. Capture images of people, places, animals and objects as needed for assignments. Show less

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  Eg media ltd

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2020

  Sales | freelance writer

  • Demonstrated outstanding sales and communications skills finding prospects, developing relationships, and closing a host of local and national accounts. • Successfully proposed, executed and sold fresh, innovative articles for premiere reading and entertainment publications [Hobby Farms Magazine, Chickens Magazine, MannaPro, Pink Tractor Magazine, GRIT Magazine, EG Media]• Cultivated relationships with editors and publishers. Negotiated, managed, and tracked contracts/ adhered to deadlines/ fulfilled obligations. Show less

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  Fiberlight, llc

  Feb 2021 - now

  Responsible for planning and executing FiberLight’s training and employee development strategies for leaders as well as employees. • Equip an engaged, aligned, and unified workforce and positive culture across all channels and departments. • Responsible for all training programs, internal communication, and employee-facing events • Lead the identification, development, and execution of training and development experiences that support the long-term, strategic growth of the organization• Evaluate training programs for effectiveness and desired outcomes• Drive an employee-centered culture, advocating for the needs of the learner through all aspects of the learning lifecycle• Establish and drive the completion of L&D goals, capabilities and pursue professional development opportunities • Partner with external vendors to develop and customize learning programs and support business needs• Structure the L&D department as a company-wide support function for 200+ employees across the US to better support the company and prepare for a large-scale company growth Show less Responsible for the strategy and coordination of marketing initiatives including: • Planning, coordinating, & managing all trade shows and events• Liaison between sales and marketing communicating all marketing agendas, efforts, collateral, digital media, and sales tools• Responsible for company-wide training regarding products, materials, strategies, and concepts• Responsible for overseeing our PR Firm and development of all press releases, articles, interviews, blog posts, and creation of social media content• Help coordinate product conceptualization, development, and launch• Assist with social media engagement, digital marketing efforts, video creation, and community engagement activities. Show less

  • Director of Learning and Development

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    May 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Strategic Partner Manager

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2021