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Distance runner specializing in the marathon.  avid road cyclist.  pet owner.

I was employed at SignMeUp.com, Inc. with 15 years sales and marketing experience.

- Sold in and managed key accounts to achieve over $4M in YTY gross revenue.

- Activated digital marketing strategies to boost entry into races facilitating customer & company revenue growth.

- Led contract negotiations to achieve 1-3 year renewals resulting in company sustainability.

- Sold in start-ups initial largest race clients resulting in company's market traction and viability.

- Specialized in relationship building and management turning key clients into legacy customers of 7-10 years.

My experience entails working with customers within the Endurance Sports Industry to sell, implement and strategically consult regarding SignMeUp's proprietary online registration, eCommerce platform and database management technology.  

Customers include events, road race entities, race directors, event production/management service companies, non-profit charity groups, Associations, clubs, specialty running retailers and for-profit corporations.

Noteworthy customers include; Nike, Walt Disney World Marathon, Festival 500 Mini Marathon (largest half marathon in United States), Columbus Marathon, Atlanta Track Club, Chicago Area Runner’s Association, Montgomery County Road Runners Club, ESPN Golf Schools, Sea World, American Montessori Society and Illinois State Medical Association.

Manager of Business Development

NOTE - EMPLOYED WITH PEARL IZUMI DURING TENURE AT SIGNMEUP.COM ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS TO AVOID CONFLICT.


Part time Sales Associate at the Pearl Izumi Factory Store, South Barrington, IL

- Perform 1:1 customer interaction to consult and sell apparel and shoes.
- Mastery of in depth knowledge of product technology and application.
- Created E:Motion running shoe line comparison chart to other brands for Pearl Izumi.
- Conducted training to store staff on E:Motion brand technology and selling strategy.
- Selected as Pearl Izumi representative at selected large public cycling events.

Factory store was closed (effective January 26) as part of Corporate restructuring.

Sales Associate

Tenneco Automotive is one of the largest manufacturers of OEM and aftermarket mufflers and ride control under the brand names Walker Muffler, Monroe Shocks & Struts.

I was promoted four times within the company and was employed in the National Account Sales division for most of my career acting in a various sales roles to drive company revenue thru the sales of aftermarket parts to a variety of customer channels.  Additionally I was responsible for clinic presentations regularly to shops, stores and offices regarding new product technology and market positioning.

Customers I interacted with were General Motors, Chrysler and Ford to sell in their aftermarket parts replacement programs to dealerships nationwide.

I had headquarter call/responsibility for Forest City Auto Parts (retail), AutoZone (retail), Rally Auto Parts (retail) and Car X Muffler & Brake (repair) and NAPA Auto Parts (regional parts warehouse / office call).

National Account Executive

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