Veteran Program manager with 10+ years experience with Commission Sales. Adept at leading projects from development to delivery. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Johnny Was/ 120 Lino/ Island Company
Naples, FL
10.2018 - 02.2023
Commission based luxury brand retail
Managed all aspects of business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, KPI's, customer service & sales.
Executive Director
American Mountaineering Center
Golden, CO
12.2013 - 08.2018
Commission based Rental Sales
Managed daily operations, communications with oversight of all departments and monthly financials with the Board
Co-Founder
Two-Tatas-in-a-Pod
Ashland, OH
10.2010 - 05.2013
Developed strategies to increase brand awareness through public relations initiatives.
Director Volunteer Programming
Lutheran Social Services of North Central Ohio
Ashland, OH
11.2000 - 10.2008
Social Services to 55 counties: Coordinating over 2000+ volunteers in areas including food pantries, disaster relief, adoption, homeless shelters & senior living.
Lecturer
Ashland Comm Arts Center
Ashland, OH
11.2000 - 03.2007
Led workshops, tours, exhibits & educational classes
Associate Professor
Wright State University & Sinclair College
Dayton, OH
08.1997 - 08.2000
Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials & delivered course lectures using modern technology
Education
Master of Fine Arts -
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Minor: Philosophy
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
Skills
Commission Sales
Operations Management
Performance Management
Staff Development
Key Performance Indicators
Salesforce Management
Sales Techniques
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Verbal and written communication
Team Leadership
Staff Training and Development
Additional Information
Recipient of awards, grants and scholarships. Exhibited in the continental US & Japan. Public & Private collections.