BUSINESS LEADER | SPIRIT LED ENTREPRENEUR | ORDAINED MINISTER
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
President and Founder
Five Fold Council
01.2021 - Current
Created and lead team of experienced five fold leaders to intercede, demonstrate prophetic and apostolic direction,
Established culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
Provide inner healing and counseling for business leaders through doctoral counselors on team
Demonstrate business ROI through accountability and feedback from business leaders
CRO
Sullivan |Strickler LLC
01.2018 - 06.2024
Responsible for Global revenue, recruiting, developing and leading sales teams,
Enhancing client experience through liaison with all company business segments for process improvements
Developed global channel partnerships as well as direct sales
Functioned as CMO and redeveloped brand strategy and service offerings including all collateral and website, trade shows and panel presentations.
Led double digit sales growth annually year over year since joining company
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
CEO, Principal
Entrusted Advisors, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Formed experienced team of consultants, lawyers and executives, launched new legal technology company
Obtained woman owned WBENC certification
Responsible for company leadership, go to market and business development
Achieved start up revenues of 6 mm in first 18 months
Sold shares to investor and exited company
DIRECTOR, Corporate Accounts
Iris Data Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Developed Corporate Accounts strategy as the Managed Services leader, Iris Data Services
Achieved 3.2 mm in year one of employment
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Company was acquired by Epiq Systems and the Iris brand and team was dissolved.
VP OF SALES
Veritext Legal Solutions, Corporate Services
01.2012 - Current
Revenue and GP responsibility of 32 mm and 11+mm
Recruited and trained 6 new sales and account management talent in 18 months
Developed and launched implementation workflow process internally and externally.
Worked with CMO to re brand “go to market” strategy and all materials, re designed Sales Force and Marketo functionality to attract corporate prospects and integrate more effectively for Corporate Services.
Championed company culture initiatives, fostering a high-performing and motivated sales team that consistently exceeded targets.
LEGAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT (GLOBAL ACCOUNTS)
Ricoh Legal USA (formerly IKON)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Developed relationships and business strategies related to risk management and corporations legal teams on Global level
Responsible for signing and implementing master service agreements with General Counsel and VP level contacts
Drove net new revenue and 4 new contracts/ clients per year
District revenue responsibility of 6.8 MM annually (18% sales growth YOY)
Achieved revenue and new accounts goal by 112%.
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
IKON Office Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2011
Sales Leadership for 22 locations and 12 sales managers
Accountable for achievement of revenue and operating income targets
Regional revenue responsibility of 42 million annually
Hired and developed all sales leaders, implemented market strategies, created and launched sales contests nationally.
Worked with marketing team for new service releases, personally developed and maintained key high-level corporate relationships in each market of Eastern half of the US.
Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating partnerships with key stakeholders.
LEGAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT (NATIONAL ACCOUNTS)
IKON Office Solutions
01.2005 - 01.2008
Negotiated and sold multi-million dollar national contracts to Fortune 500 and large privately held companies
Oversaw account on national level and developed strategic plans for increasing revenue in existing accounts
Implemented strategies to manage ESI and consulted on other products through needs analysis
Signed six new accounts first full year resulted in 3.1 million net new revenue
Exceeded revenue goals by 118% and signed six net new national accounts.
INTERNATIONAL VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Creations
01.2008 - 01.2008
Worked directly with CEO to develop strategic plan for sales growth and new market penetration
Called on Fortune 500 and privately held companies nationally
Re-designed web site, led re branding effort and collaterals
Hired and trained sales team to penetrate western half of U.S
Signed three Fortune 100 accounts in eight months.
MANAGING PARTNER OF SALES
IKON Office Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2005
Implemented sales plans for achieving revenue and operating income targets
Responsible for two sales managers and sales team of 22
Developed and maintained key high-level relationships in legal community
Accountable for overall marketplace performance and 125 employees
Led Atlanta location to #1 revenue out of 85 locations, four years consecutively
Achieved year over year sales growth of 10-22%.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
IKON Office Solutions
01.1998 - 01.2000
Sold litigation services to top 10 law firms and Fortune 500 corporate legal departments
Penetrated undeveloped accounts that resulted in net new revenue
Provided large litigation project consulting, support, and management to prominent law firms and corporate legal departments
Sold 1.2 million first full year of sales (zero dollar territory)
Attained 'Circle of Excellence' during first full year in territory.
FOUNDER AND OWNER
Specialty stores, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1998
Opened retail stores and mail order catalog specializing in historic Architectural Reproductions
Independently owned and operated three store locations, web site, and catalog business
Start-up company at age 22 was profitable within 1st year
Named 'Small Business Person of the Year' in 1997 noted for E commerce and catalog business.
Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Education
Graduate -
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Skills
Leadership Team Building
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Sales and Marketing
Company Representation
Strategic Visioning
Creating and Delivering Presentations
Brand Management
Program Oversight
Ministry And Board Experience
Samford University, Board of overseers, 2016, present
Foundations International Ministries, International Missions Director, Board member and Ordained Minister, 2007, present
Courageous Community Women's ministries, Director, 2023, present