Professional Experience & Achievements
Sales & Account Manager | Events Director | Film Producer | Podcast Host
Section 1: Summary
Results-driven sales and events management professional with 20+ years of success across Hospitality, Technology, VIP, and Creative industries. Proven leader with consistent revenue growth, award-winning sales performance, high-profile event management including NBA Finals, and creative productions in film and podcasting.
Section 2: Core Competencies
- Sales Strategy & Account Management
- Event Direction & VIP Experience
- Toast POS & Technology Implementation
- Podcast Hosting & Communication
- Film Writing, Production & Direction
- Team Leadership & Training
- Client Relations & Negotiation
- Creative Content Development
Section 3: Experience Timeline
Toast Inc. | Senior Territory Account Manager | 2018–2025
- Completed Mentor Program, boosted peer sales by 15%
- Doubled revenue growth, multiple President’s Club awards
- Led cloud POS launch, achieving 25% client adoption
- Trained peers remotely on Sandler Sales techniques
Morton’s The Steakhouse | Sales & Events Manager | 2015–2018
- Salesperson of the Year 2016
- Managed 100+ catered events; 725% sales growth annually
- Increased regional sales 25% YoY
- Coordinated NBA Finals & Championship parties for Cleveland Cavs and Golden State Warriors
Caesars Entertainment | VIP Casino Host | 2013–2015
- Managed $1.2M book of clients
- Led VIP personalized experiences and maintained top sales rankings
- Certified in Richardson Sales Techniques
NEHST Studios | Sales Manager | 2009–2011
- Secured major sponsorships (Marriott, Sysco)
- Developed internship & sales programs
Music Box Supper Club | Events Director | 2014
- Opened new venue, created event packages & led marketing
Section 4: Creative Work
Podcast Host — Behind The Doc (Evergreen Podcasts)
- Hosts documentary filmmaking deep dives since 2020
Writer & Producer
- Executive Producer of short film “The Paramour”
- Multiple script finalist awards (plays, feature films)
- Published author: The Forgone Few Who Loved Alana Moore & To Walk in Joyful Shoes
- Worked for the Cleveland Film Commission
Section 5: Awards & Recognitions
🏆 Salesperson of the Year, Morton's The Steakhouse (2016)
🏆 Multiple-time President’s Club Qualifier, Toast Inc.
🏆 Mentor Program Success — increased team performance by 15%
Section 6: Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in English — The University of Akron
Minor: Popular Literature and Film
Certifications: Sandler Sales, Richardson Sales Techniques