Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Work History
Sr. Manager Growth and Scale
EPIC Health Care
Southfield, MI
2022 - Current
Develop sales training program to ensure foundation is created for a successful market launch
Establish KPIs and processes identifying and analyzing key metrics to measure success
Develop and lead process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
Discover new opportunities to partner with clients to solve business & technology problems or make improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans
Use data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to business performance outcomes
Lead and support troubleshooting of operational issues to reduce project bottlenecks or delays
Develop business plans to incorporate growth, modernization and cost structure improvement.
Managing Partner
24Ten, LLC
Rochester Hills, MI
2020 - 2022
Built new business plan under Biggby Coffee brand, partnered with real estate investors and coordinated site preparations
Outlined financials, 5 year pro-forma, capital investment and real estate
Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations
Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies
Director of Business Development
RIGHT MANAGEMENT
Detroit, MI
2019 - 2020
Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
Strategically devised customer approaches, meeting sales objectives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities
Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets and priority service lines
Facilitated and managed business development plan based on market and industry research
Handled client accounts through entire lifecycle, executing contracts, providing customer service and advising on methods for maximizing return from services provided
Delivered informative presentations to industry professionals, providing valuable information on topics relevant to daily operations and company products and services
Sales Manager, Change Management Leader
ISTATION
Dallas, TX
2019 - 2019
Established and oversaw a portfolio of change management projects, revenue opportunities and SaaS sales team
Analyzed & presented trends and results creating workforce productivity standards as foundation to strategic planning initiatives
Built & implemented continuous hiring process for SaaS sales team
Yielded 30% increase in usage, 20% uptick in forecasting & increased communication between departments
Guided & educated team through face-to-face, written and inspired communication methods catapulting collaboration efforts
Coached & mentored team members to drive performance, instill repeatable techniques & enhance engagement
Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting
DREAM CENTER EDUCATION HOLDINGS / EDUCATION MANAGEMENT COPR, The Art Institute
Dallas, TX
2015 - 2018
Devised, presented and implemented targeted marketing plan for Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex leading to Top 5 in nationwide sales
Successfully improved employee turnover to 9% through creating a recruitment, hiring and on-boarding program
Steered collaboration across departments yielding #1 in volume for college preparation program - fiscal 2017, 2018
Created & executed local organizational change plan for transition to Non-Profit status
Collaborated as a national leader in communication and implementation of SMS technology & automation in marketing and outreach to potential customers
Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas by degree offering
Collaborated with marketing department personnel to optimize strategic initiatives
Researched competitors and stayed on top of current market conditions to survey landscape and anticipate roadblocks
Conceptualized and executed innovative strategies to promote degrees in Metro Dallas area
Education
Master of Business Administration - E-Business
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & Management
Northwood University
Midland, MI
Associate of Arts - Banking & Finance
Northwood University
Midland, MI
Skills
Business Performance Management
Sales Strategies and Planning
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Influencing and Negotiating
Project Planning
Community Relations
Hiring and Training
Team Leadership
Onboarding and Orientation
Process Improvement
Customer Relationship Management
Business Analysis and Reporting
Customer Complaint Resolution
Advertising Campaigns
Sales Quota Management
Microsoft Office/CRM systems
Accomplishments
Achieved 37% increase in sales quota
Accomplished 97 to 132% of sales budget
Delivered 118% of sales budget in multi-site (6) inside sales team for the San Diego, CA area in array of degree programs. In person and online platforms.
Accomplished 129% of sales budget leading multi-site (4) inside sales team in the Seattle, WA area
Created Key Contributor program with objectives of positive culture, obtaining goals and leadership skills