Consulting professional, advising business owners on strategic growth, operational improvements, with a results-oriented approach. Proven skills in driving revenue and profitability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Business Consultant
Self Employed
01.2017 - 09.2024
Advised independent business owners on sales & marketing strategies to drive revenue
Designed automated systems to allow owners to focus on their core competencies
Worked with technical specialists in a wide variety of service-related industries
Finance Advisor – Auto-Loan Refinancing
Innovative Funding Services
06.2014 - 03.2016
Analyzed financial situations and discussed client goals to determine best course of action for refinancing auto loans
Worked directly with bank underwriters to figure out HOW to get deals done that otherwise wouldn’t fund
Performed in the top5% of salespeople, consistently, by being effective with my time, being honest, upfront, and friendly
Advertising Account Executive
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment
01.2013 - 04.2014
Sold multi-media advertising solutions B2B with C-level executives, responsible for entire sales cycle, cold-call through close
Developed efficient prospecting techniques and unique methods for reaching decision makers and setting appointments
Created numerous effective, successful marketing campaigns, that generated strong ROI and ended up in repeat business
ADT Burglar Alarm Sales and Installation
Defender Direct
01.2009 - 01.2012
Consistent top-performing salesperson with average of200+ installations per year, and $10k+/month average up-sales
Identified customer’s needs, developed/presented proposals, successfully closed sales, and collected checks, in one visit
Leasing/Marketing Manager
RealView Residential
01.2007 - 01.2009
Marketed a portfolio of more than100 rental properties, qualified prospects, increased lease duration, decreased turnover
Financial Analysis – collected and analyzed market and asset related data to inform executives on relevant trends/details
Property Rehab – assisted in the process, from acquisition analysis, to final sale, of foreclosed/undervalued real estate
Commercial Audit Team Lead
Grabau & Co C.P.A.
01.2006 - 05.2007
Performed complete independent auditing and filing financial statement analysis - team leader, responsible for client interaction
Constructed general ledgers using receipts, QuickBooks, and GAAP, to produce financial statements for3rd parties
Service Advisor/Front Office Manager
Duncan Automotive
01.2003 - 01.2005
Managed front office at auto repair facility, responsible for sales, inventory, workflow, cash-handling & reconciliation
Handled all sales and customer service w/high satisfaction, led extremely successful marketing campaigns in small market
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2007
Skills
Marketing: created and executed numerous marketing campaigns - I make the phone ring
Sales: designed systems to support and maximize ROI from marketing investments - I can convert a ringing phone into revenue
Project: managed multiple teams, on separate projects - I can lead multi-million dollar initiatives
Style: facilitated success, lead by example, educate, treat everyone as an individual, stayed positive
Process: created systems/process that increase efficiency and maximize results
Technology: expert-level operating, with very short learning curve - I learn and adapt
Financial: advanced ‘reading between the lines’ skills - I help owners understand their books
Translation: unique ability to simplify complex technical info to facilitate client/consumer comprehension