A results-oriented and goal-driven leader with a proven track record of success in business development, operations management, and strategic planning. Adept at fostering strong client relationships, driving revenue growth, and optimizing business processes. Known for delivering innovative solutions and exceeding performance expectations.
Developed customized proposals that addressed specific client needs, ultimately securing their commitment and loyalty.
Managed complex sales cycles, navigating various decision-makers within organizations to secure successful deals.
Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Established long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication.
Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved.
Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
Secured key partnerships with industry influencers, enhancing brand visibility and credibility in the market.
Business Development & Dept Manager
Louisville Geek
01.2017 - 01.2019
Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
General Manager
Smart City
01.2012 - 01.2017
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
Enhanced network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.
Education
Computer Networking Systems Administration -
ITT-Tech
Louisville, KY
01.2013
Skills
Leadership
Enterprise Sales
Customer Relations
Relationship Building
Verbal and written communication
Project Management
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Client Service
Business Development
Consulting
Negotiation
Sales Leadership
Employee Development
Accomplishments
Managed multimillion-dollar projects from inception to completion, consistently delivering ahead of schedule and under budget.
Contributed to the expansion of a small IT business, increasing its annual revenue from $4 million to $22 million.
Through my comprehensive vendor management strategy, I successfully slashed costs for a marketing firm by over $26k per month over an 18-month period. This achievement directly contributed to the company's ability to avoid layoffs during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Certification
Powered Industrial (PIT), Hazmat, and OSHA
Managing Difficult Employees Star12 and Managing Multiple Projects Star12
Corning Fiber Optic Installation Certified and PCI Compliance Training Program
Wired Portfolio ICX SE Sales Training and Wired Portfolio ICX Sales Training
Ruckus Support Engineer Accreditation, Ruckus SmartZone SE & Partner Assessment Accreditation, and Ruckus ICX Implementer RICXI
WISE 2017 and Best Practices for Distributed Enterprise Networks
Sonicwall FY20 CER Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Tector LLC, Tector Consulting
01.2023 - Current
Network Systems Administrator
Kentucky State Fair Board / Kentucky Expo Center/ Kentucky International Convention Center
Accountant at Global Accounting Consulting LLC (Proud Audit LLC, Global Audit LLC)Accountant at Global Accounting Consulting LLC (Proud Audit LLC, Global Audit LLC)