Syracuse, New York, United States
VALUE PROPOSITION ► Profitability Specialist | Helping small businesses boost revenue and optimize profits for sustainable growth. As a hybrid consultant and coach, I partner with small business owners to unlock their full financial potential, rising beyond survival into thriving by applying proven, strategic methods that increase profitability, building a foundation for lasting success. I also specialize in transforming unprofitable operations into thriving enterprises. I provide strategic guidance to help your bottom line and build a more resilient small business. In my late twenties, a partner and I started a small business at my kitchen table, and built it to 32 employees within three years. ► Engaging Organizational Learning & Development Leader possessing a winning blend of agility in public speaking, subject matter expertise, and communications acumen. Skilled in aligning training initiatives with organizational goals in multiple industries. ★ Past successes also include a successful, decades-long career with Keller Industrial Products, leading sales and marketing of engineered components to the industrial OEM and End-User marketplace in the Central and Eastern Regions of New York State. ★ Extensive community activity, serving as the Founding Member of the Upstate Legacy Society at the Foundation for Upstate Medical University; responsible for making the business case for the construction of the Golisano Children's Hospital at Upstate Medical University. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ Specialties: Learning & Development, Leadership Training, Sales Training, Employee Development, Communications, Sales, Team Leadership, Community Engagement
I help, support, and guide business owners to a higher level of success and profitability. One of several benefits that sets me apart from many others is a well-proven, effective assessment of their business that shows business owners the money they are losing by not properly implementing our strategies. There is nothing else on the market exactly like it. As a consultant, I share with business owners new information they may have never considered. As a coach, I guide business owners to do what they need to do to gain more profits. This is accomplished by applying proven, practical training within a comprehensive system.
After a successful, 43 year B2B sales career in the industrial sector I am now a Freelancer offering value in other markets. I have a strong, ongoing passion for personal growth, providing excellent results and enjoying life to its fullest.
★ As a John Maxwell Certified Independent Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Coach, hosts leadership training and coaching sessions with clients. ★ Works with each client to identify business goals and unique challenges affecting their companies. ★ Directs training to improve communications between management, sales teams, and customers. ★ Develops and implements customized approaches to position executives of client companies for continued success. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM John Maxwell launched the John Maxwell Team with an expert faculty to teach the Maxwell Method and help leaders worldwide. With over 12,000 Team Members hailing from over 146 countries, representing every interest, industry, and level of development. The John Maxwell Team is the most significant and fastest growing certification program for of coaches, trainers, speakers, and professionals.
► From August, 2008 to June, 2015: Strategic Business Partner with Profiles International. ► Founding Member, Upstate Legacy Society at the Foundation for Upstate Medical University. ► Former Member, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce ► Past Chair, Speakers Bureau: Capital campaign for the Upstate Cancer Center which opened in July 2014 at Upstate Medical University. ► Past Chair, Speakers Bureau: Foundation for Upstate Medical University's capital campaign to build the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, which opened in September 2009. ► Past Chair, Scholarship Committee & Host of Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner: Technical Association, Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI), Empire State Chapter. ► Past Member, Training & Education Committee, Centerstate CEO