Experienced sales leader with a proven history of exceeding sales targets, expanding territories, and cultivating new accounts through innovative and impactful data-driven advertising solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Dynamic and forward-thinking team leader skilled at guiding teams to surpass revenue goals across diverse platforms including linear, digital, video, and mobile solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
VP. Integrated Sales
Ampersand TV
07.2021 - Current
Created a training program for local linear sellers to understand OTT/CTV, streaming yield and inventory management, competitive sets, IAB 101 education related to ad serving, pixeling, tagging and programmatic executions across all offices around the country for 160 salespeople
Lead a local sales team in FEP streaming revenue growth year over year from 2018-2023 to $110M net revenue
Responsible for implementing data driven sales solutions and business development strategies across Ampersand’s local LOB within the linear and IP based media platforms
Collaborate between with Local Sales, Sales Operations, Agency and Client Partnership, Product, Marketing, Research and Data teams to drive innovative ad solutions at AMP that increased digital attachment up over 2000%
Designed and lead the creation of a real time reporting dashboard, utilizing complex data feeds and ad exposure files to deliver transparency reporting across all markets through Comcast, Charter, Cox and Amobee
Instrumental in the creation and development of a de-duplicated, incremental R/F measurement capability across all MVPD’s
Implemented end to end sales process from pitch to pay, of the first ever local market cross platform addressable execution incorporating 35 markets and over $1M per quarter in revenue for GM, inclusive of data insights and measurement capabilities to deliver a successful program
Negotiate and oversee strategic partnerships with MVPD partners to expand AMP’s capabilities and meet client demands
Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased revenue and client satisfaction.
Owner, Founder
Baby Bubbles
05.2014 - 03.2018
Launched an organic baby safe laundry and baby gear cleaning service which grew to 12 person team, while operating a prime retail location with multiple delivery routes resulting in more than $900k in revenue over 4 years, while maintaining a 92% client retention rate
Created and implemented Baby Bubbles brand strategy across all sales channels, client management, marketing, communications and customer service
Lead all social media campaigns generating Facebook, Twitter and Instagram followers that contributed to 18% of annual sales
Executed all Baby Bubbles brand communication strategies through mobile application, YouTube channel, content blog partnerships, SEM, Video and Email marketing
Planned and executed, developed and implemented BB website, generating traffic of 11,000 UV’s/month with 25,000 PV’s generating $100k/yr in online sales
Developed a strategic partnership with TinyWheelz to clean, restore and house their premium stroller inventory, as part of their resale business, generating monthly recurring revenue
Negotiated and fostered all vendor related partnerships for inventory control and retail products that cut costs over 30% while increasing revenue
Instituted a technology driven logistics process to ensure prompt pickup/delivery timelines for clients in NYC and Brooklyn with 3 delivery truck routes
Sourced all aspects of licensed product line from formula to packaging, certifications and distribution which represented 15% of overall sales
Controlled cash flow position throughout the organization and maintained integrity of funds to sustain growth
Established accounting policies and procedures for credit and collections, purchasing, payment of bills, and all other financial obligations
Director, Digital Sales
NBC Universal, Regional Sports Networks
04.2013 - 06.2014
Co-managed a team of 38 salespeople in NY, Chicago, LA, Atlanta and Dallas, reporting to SVP and CRO
Accountable for rate structure, STR, available inventory, traffic growth, product development and national revenue for 9 Regional Sports Networks around the country (New England, Philly, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Houston, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Northwest)
Increased revenue by 35% YOY while consistently achieving goals and exceeding through active, qualified outbound sales book
Created all sales materials, comprehensive rate cards, rate structure and inventory management systems to ensure campaign delivery and realize maximum revenue potential
Led digital business and brand strategy to create and distribute content experiences and across all digital platforms resulting in audience growth, marketing value and sales opportunities for 28 major sports franchises in the NHL, MLB, NBA and NFL
Accelerated the process to make live streaming available in markets for NBA programming within the 2014-15 season, along with developing sponsorship models, pricing and sales materials
Strategically partnered with 3rd party vendors (Twitter Amplify, Mixpo, Tremor, OneToSee, Arktan) to assist with program implementation and product development for innovative video, display and mobile offerings
Director of Client Development
Real Media Group
01.2009 - 04.2013
Developed and led a new business group, reporting directly to the president of North American Sales, that provided multi-platform marketing strategies through display, video and mobile advertising, publisher monetization technologies and a data management platform encompassing a network of 4,000 web and mobile publishers, directly to clients
Improved sales strategies and created customized client solutions, overseeing all aspects of the sales cycle and program development, generating significant new business revenue in ten months
Maximized client base by cultivating relationships with targeted clients (e.g
American Express, Prudential, Walmart, David Yurman) and broadening relationships with existing clients
Contributed significantly to a team that developed new corporate sales materials (based on new strategic approach, rebranding), and trained all company sales teams on usage to improve sales strategy and operations
Senior Account Executive
Real Media Group
01.2009 - 04.2013
Created contextual and audience-based digital media programs for major advertising agencies, including Carat, Razorfish, Mediavest, Neo and Universal McCann, in the NY/NJ/DC/MD territory
Significantly grew territory revenue (surpassed goals of $5 million in 2010 and $7 million in 2011) by developing relationships with new agencies and enhancing existing relationships to close new accounts
Directed all aspects of the sales cycle and collaborated with internal teams (media strategy, account management, ad operations and client services) on client program development and management
Conceptualized and developed a highly innovative multi-platform initiative for Walmart, based on unique method of retargeting using Real Media’s ad serving technology, and created rollout methodology to utilize for all other technology licensees