Developed national print campaigns for fortune five hundred companies, Redesigned and employed a marketing campaign for a newly founded athletic department, Worked directly with major sports venues and entities (MLB, NCAA, NASCAR, NFL, PGA), Increased sales of major brands through new product development, packaging merchandising, and advertising, Proficient in the marketing and sponsorship design for a major celebrity golf tournament, Analyzed marketing survey statistics and planned, organized and implemented strategic marketing plans and enhanced market penetration, Developed and implemented brand strategies and marketing programs to meet business growth and surpassed profit objectives, Directed a staff of 25 sales associates in a high volume retail environment, Hired, trained, and evaluated up to 65 employees throughout career, Developed successful managerial outline for continued growth and success of the territory, Established, ran and continually improved on all advertising and branding operations, Oversaw ordering, scheduling, and inventory levels, Ensured customer satisfaction by inspiring and leading a knowledgeable and courteous staff, Recruited manager trainees via in-house job postings, advertising campaigns, and job fairs, Experienced in the design of opening and running a major venue, Grew sales by 22% plus in 2004 as a result of the competitive sales targets, winning 2nd prize within the Company in the Increased Sales category, Cultivated and maintained excellent working rapport with vendors and product representatives, Attended numerous meetings and teleconferences with executive and senior management to conduct this study, Coordinated and implemented various sales and promotional efforts for consumer/commercial markets, Liaised with other stores to monitor customer trends and company image, Administered inventory planning and control and shipping, receiving, and stocking to reduce shrink, Actively participated in staff and organizational meetings, offering constructive input and feedback, Ensured competitive edge through market research and price integrity