Experienced Project Manager, committed to utilizing limited resources efficiently

Dynamic, accomplished Business Development Professional with extensive experience leading initiatives under pressure. Incredibly passionate individual prepared to make an immediate, positive impact. Intenesly motivated and driven by the desire to deliver measurable results.

 

Education

Master of Business Administration, Real Estate Development
NOVA Southeastern University, Davie, FL

Areas of Study: Business & Real Estate Ethics; Real Estate Finance & Analysis; Feasibility Analysis, Entitlements & Permitting; Land Use Planning & Project Design; Land Use Regulation; Pro Forma Modeling; Project Management; Growth Management

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design; Architecture Studies
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

 
Areas of Expertise
  • Rapid & Strategic Relationship Building
  • Project Leadership & Resource Management
  • Increasing Revenue Production
  • New Business Development
  • Market Analysis

 

Professional Profile
NBTY 2006-Present

Traffic Manager, Boca Raton, FL

Vertically integrated, multi-national vitamin and food supplement manufacturer, marketer and retailer. Company operates satellite offices and plants throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

  • Sole oversight, including decision making and scheduling, of the design development process of key brands.
  • Consistently delivered more than 78% of new product launches by scheduled end date, a 6-7% increase.
  • Collaborated with team to increase workflow efficiency by 8-10%, closely monitoring personnel strengths and downtimes.
  • Managed personnel required for package design, procurement and final delivery.
  • Promoted after 1 year, 6 months of service.
  • Second in command, periodically responsible for overseeing the entire work team
 
SCRIPTLOGIC 2005-2006
Account Executive, Boca Raton, FL

Privately held software developer serving small and medium businesses, acquired by Quest Software in 2007. Specializing in network administration tools for Microsoft Windows environments.

  • Engaged and managed new and existing customers in Wisconsin and Illinois territories.
  • Oversaw entire sales cycle from prospecting, qualifying, value proposition to close.
  • Responsible for daily & weekly statistics recording and reporting.
  • Boosted sales by 5% by conducting cost/benefit and pain/gain consultation.
 
PRESTIGE HOME CENTERS 2005
Housing Consultant, Tallahassee, FL
Florida based manufactured and modular home producer serving markets in South Georgia, North Florida and Central Florida. Operated retail division responsible for local distribution.
  • Delivered 8 completed homes with 6-9 more contracted and 12-16 more in pipeline within short timeframe.
  • Analyzed customers’ financial background and advised on best lending sources.
  • Negotiated purchase price protecting profit margin, coordinated permitting and installation.
 
MACCENTER 2003-2004
Account Executive, Tallahassee, FL

Value added technology service and sales company handling Florida and Georgia with a network of outsides sales consultants. Served as Apple Inc’s exclusive education sales partner.

  • Managed private K-12 and community college accounts in north and central Florida territory.
  • Grew revenue from $600,000 to $2.8 million in 14 months.
  • Collaborated with purchasing managers, department chairs and essential stakeholders.
  • Created sales & marketing plan from account analysis to meet business objectives.
  • Converted $0 revenue account with a $250,000 business solution.
  • Territory #1 in revenue and nationally recognized for driving sales (2nd quarter).
 
APPLE 1999-2003
Senior Campus Rep, Tallahassee, FL

Company specializes in the design and global distribution of Mac hardware and software for home, office and education customers. Firm also is a market leader in consumer electronics.

  • Hand selected by manager to join MacCenter with increased territory and responsibility.
  • Promoted education solutions and events to administrators, faculty and students at Florida A&M and Florida State University.
  • Unearthed sales leads by prospecting new contacts and known advocates.
  • Helped design new computer lab resulting in $225,000 sales commitment.
  • Planned and executed 3 marketing/launch events, each with more than 100 guests in attendance, coordinated all aspects of the event, served as master of ceremonies
 
Affiliations
Urban Land Institute, Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council
NAIOP, South Florida Chapter
 
Training Events
2008 ULI Fall Meeting, Miami, FL
2009 ULI Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA

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