Gregarious, ambitious, business development and marketing professional offering ten years of demonstrated expertise and experience. Excelling in piloting key strategic business partnerships along with generating maximum exposure from alternative and traditional marketing avenues. Tenacious in building, as well as maintaining, strong relationships with endemic business partners, athletes, artists, and media. Exceptional mentor with strong leadership skills in expanding brand and product marketability and awareness.

Director of Marketing @ From September 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Marketing Manager @ * Collaborate in the development of marketing plan and budgets * Execute on strategy and analyze ROI on all marketing initiatives * Assist with research, communication and progress of key initiatives * Interface with product team to ensure customer insights and market trends are well communicated * Maintain relationship with key consumer groups and identify specific influencers * Develop and maintain events marketing calendar * Manage event/activity specific budgets * Develop and track to performance targets From December 2011 to 2013 (2 years) International Sales @ Responsible for 50+ overseas distributors around the world. Work side by side with International distributors to increase sales and market share in their countries. Attend and work international trade shows and visit distributors to obtain a successful business and marketing plan to achieve success and mirror our brand image and goals. From February 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 11 months) Sales/Marketing Manager Action Sports @ • Played a large role in the development and leadership of the new Powersports Division at Shock Doctor • Created a strong team of Shock Doctor Representatives to support motorcycle dealers in the U.S. as well as overseas distribution. • Increased brand exposure through large retailers including Cycle Gear and Motorsport, Inc as well as small specialty shops around the country • Plan and implement event marketing activations including Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, U.S. Moto GP, and major tradeshows. • Seek out athletes, sports organizations, and teams that properly align with the Shock Doctor brand and the marketing objectives along with sales goals and brand direction for corporate sponsorships. • Manage promotions, endemic strategic partnerships, and media relations to increase brand awareness. • Work directly with product development to create enhanced products using the input from top athletes around the world. • Manage budgets for multiple areas including promotional product, athlete and team sponsorships, and travel budgets. - Working on with race promotions and governing bodies for endorsements and/or mandates for the EJECT Emergency Helmet Removal Device. From November 2008 to August 2010 (1 year 10 months) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaNational Sales Manager - Action/ Powersports @ Managed sales rep goals and growth across the US to increase dealer base and sales per region. Curated strategic partnerships with a number of brands utilizing logos on our existing product line, such as: Red Bull, Monster Energy, Polaris, NASCAR, Vitamin Water, and Mastercraft Boats From April 2004 to May 2008 (4 years 2 months) Greater Salt Lake City AreaNational Sales & Marketing Manager @ From May 2002 to April 2004 (2 years) Student Brand Manager @ Worked with local Red Bull on and off premise managers to bring Red Bull product awareness to campus. I strategically partnering with events on campus and creating unique off campus experiences for students that fit in line with Red Bull's strategy. I also assisted with national Red Bull events that came to our market such as Flugtag, Wings and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions. From August 2000 to May 2002 (1 year 10 months)