Work Experience
Lines Seeking
TJ3 Sales Agency
May 2013 - May 2017
We are an independent sales agency representing premium brands in the southeast. Please go to the "Current Lines" page for more information.
We currently carry apparel brands in the Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Industries, men' Stores, and Resort & Spa.
Hi-Tec Sports
October 2009 - May 2013
In House Rep in NC and SC. The role is to further develop the Hi-Tec brand in penetration in the specialty outdoor and shoe markets. This includes all licensed products under the Hi-Tec name. Has successfully grown brand penetration and sales despite tough market challenges.
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Increased Sales by 75% from 2010 to 2012
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Leader in Hi-Tec apparel and licensed sock sales.
Currently None
Skills
Sales Management
Outside Sales
Footwear & Apparel
Strategic Planning
Brand Management
Strategic Vision
Networking
2010 - present
VP US Real Estate Ventures LLC
2009 - present
Manage all marketing materials, including web presence, social media, and investor marketing materials. Assist in property analysis and strategic direction.
NC Real Estate License since March 2007
GA Real Estate License since March 2017
2010 - present
Bryenton Sales
October 2008 - October 2009
Independent sales rep covering eight southeastern states for Hi-Tec Footwear, Magnum Boots, Ouray Sportswear, and Triple T Footwear. Increased sales amongst all brands. Successfully relaunched Ouray Sportswear in the territory in both the collegiate and resort markets.
Appalachian Energy - VP Sales & Marketing
May 2007 - September 2008
Established and implemented all sales and marketing efforts fort the newly formed company, Trained all employees and dealers for residential and commercial sales of all products. Established a dealer network in over 8 states. Launched Salesforce.com CRM program in 2007.
Columbia Sportswear
May 2001 to May 2007
Territory rep in NC, SC, GA, & Alabama. Responsible for the collegiate, travel gear, footwear, fishing, socks, and accessories. Increased sales 171% and account base by 221% in my territory and product lines. Winner of 2005 award for the most new footwear accounts. Point person in coordinating in store promotions and POS
Carter Student Travel
May 2000 - December 2001
Responsible for trip development, bookings, and execution of domestic and international travel. I worked with high net worth families to insure safe and exciting trips for their children. Worked with vendors from California to Zimbabwe.
Asheville Jewish Community Center
January 1998 - May 2000
Various jobs included; Pool manager, summer camp assistant director, after-school director, and assistant preschool teacher.
Education
University of North Carolina - Asheville
1995 - 1999
B.S. Natural Resource Management
Theta Chi Fraternity Leadership Team
Student Manager - Recreational Facilities
1994 - 1995
Exchange Student in Reykjavik, Iceland
Memberships