BAMKO

Senior Account Executive

HALO Branded Solutions

Halo Branded Solutions is the largest supplier in the United States for branded merchandise. With over $1B in sales in 2022, Halo supplies online stores, warehouse and dropship programs, event and tradeshow solutions and more.

Senior Executive Corporate Sales

Charles Schwab

For 7 years I recruited licensed brokers, customer service representatives and obtained my series 7, 8 and 9 licenses.

Recruiter/Licensed Trader

Combining creative advertising, behavioral sciences, consumer insights, brand collateral, digital solutions and web design. I strive to offer new and innovative product and brand awareness.


The Great Baby Crawl: An Underdog Story
In the grand arena of the Savannah Bananas, where legends are usually made with bats and balls, an epic battle of a different kind unfolded. Picture it: a sprawling baseball field, not with athletes ready to swing, but with babies positioned at the home plate, eyeing the third-base line as their finish line. Yes, you read that right. Jesse Cole hosted the inaugural "Great Baby Crawl" competition, and the event was nothing short of spectacular.
The lineup boasted the crème de la crème of baby crawlers, each with their own pre-race rituals and custom-fit crawling onesies. The crowd favorites? Emily "The Turbo" Johnson, known for her lightning-fast knee shuffles, and Denver "The Flash" Fernandez, who could out-crawl a shadow. The stakes? Bragging rights as the fastest baby crawler in town and a year's supply of diapers for the champion.
As the starting whistle blew, the top contenders took off with determination. Emily and Denver, living up to their reputations, shot forward, leaving the others in their dust. Or so it seemed. Halfway to victory, the unthinkable happened. Emily got distracted by a particularly shiny trophy, stopping dead in his tracks. Denver, on the other hand, decided it was the perfect moment for a nap. Yes, right there on the field.
The crowd was in disbelief. The surefire winners were out of the race. But then, from the back of the pack, emerged an underdog. Little Hudson "The Snail" Smith, previously unnoticed by the bookies, began his slow and steady crawl towards the finish line. With determination in his eyes and a surprisingly focused crawl, Hudson made his way past the distracted and the sleeping, inching closer to victory with each determined move.
The stadium erupted as Hudson crossed the finish line, proving once and for all that in the world of baby crawling, it's not always about the speed. It's about the heart. And possibly about staying awake and not getting distracted by shiny objects.
In the end, Hudson "The Snail" Smith was crowned the champion, a true underdog story that reminded everyone present that anything is possible when you put your mind (and knees) to it. The Great Baby Crawl was a reminder of the joys, unpredictability, and laughter that come with the territory of being a parent.
So, here's to Hudson and all the little competitors who showed us that sometimes, the biggest victories come in the smallest packages. And remember, whether you're a baby in a crawling contest or a professional navigating the challenges of the business world, never underestimate the power of persistence, focus, and the element of surprise.
Who knew a baseball stadium could host such an adorable spectacle? #GreatBabyCrawl #UnderdogVictory #ParentingWin #cdotimes #notsoserious #funatwork

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The number one mistake clients make when working with designers is undermining their creative skills.

Here are signs that your client is undergoing you: micromanaging, late payment, ignoring feedback, taking credit, excessive revisions, poor communication, bargaining rates, and disrespectful behavior.

Address issues early, set clear expectations, communicate openly, and maintain professional boundaries for a healthy client relationship.

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Big week! Today, I had the privilege of speaking at the DX3 Showcase  alongside Zahra Rajani  about TD’s approach to marketing and how we deliver on our vision of being customer-led growth accelerators for the Bank and contribute to the enterprise strategy. 
 
Core to our strategy is our brand promise based on a deep belief that people matter the most – whether it’s our colleagues, our customers, or the communities we serve. Understanding that there's a human behind every transaction is such an important contributor to the Bank’s success, and why earlier today, TD was named as the #1 Most Valuable Brand (across categories) in Canada by Brand Finance for the second year in a row.  

This recognition wouldn't be possible without our talented brand team and ALL of our TD colleagues who live and breathe our brand - and put our customers first - every single day.  Thanks DX3 for letting me share our story and thanks Brand Finance for the amazing recognition. We are honored. 

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Congratulations to TEAM CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. on the exciting news of our international expansion into France. We eagerly anticipate introducing our refreshing and great-tasting product to new consumers who are eager to embrace the Live Fit lifestyle! #CelsiusEnergy #EssentialEnergy #LiveFit

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CELSIUS to Expand to France

Last week I hit a jackpot and left Las Vegas a very lucky lady. 

Shortly after landing, I whisked through the casino and headed to the expo hall at #MRC2024 to see our event team’s work firsthand, a delightful blend of digital & analog interactive space. I spent the daytime talking with prospects and clients about their challenges and how Visa can help, and spent the evenings learning about who they are when they’re not fighting fraud and processing payments. I chatted with whip smart product leaders and vendors from around the country, and bopped around with our NA sales team, observing how they engage with our customers and partners and brainstorming about how to more clearly articulate all the ways we can help merchants grow. I had the privilege of leading a fun and thought-provoking panel on Gen Z expectations and how we can challenge generational paradigms to serve them better as responsive businesses. And I got to spend quality face time with several members of my extended team and gain a better understanding of how I can support them in their roles and their careers. 

And then, right as I was rolling out of the Aria to head home, I hit it - the jackpot. Or rather, it hit me: The realization that every positive bit of feedback, every major and minor success that was achieved by our team throughout the week, was a result of someone, somewhere, taking the time to understand what truly makes people tick, to understand each other as humans - not just jargon.

I admit that I was dealt a lucky hand - I love humans! I love solving hard problems with them, learning from them, dancing with them, mentoring them, laughing over meals with them, growing with them. Does it help when sales meetings are in sunny poolside cabanas with bottomless San Pellegrino and chicken tenders? Yes. Do I sometimes stay out too late accidentally on purpose because Vegas? Also, yes. But that's not the point… 

My point is this: Only when we are collectively and consistently curious about what’s happening BEYOND the screen will we have a lasting impact as leaders, as colleagues, as people. Yes, data and metrics are important. Yes, there is a role for artificial intelligence (and it can start by helping me “artificially” do my post-trip laundry... ) But as long as we’re working with people as teammates and serving people as businesses, we cannot underestimate the positive impact that a genuine sense of curiosity for behaviors and motivations has on giving others a great experience while achieving our own goals in the process. "Fake it 'till you make it" has its limits, but curiosity delivers in spades . 

In a world where everyone has something to say and something to sell, invest in understanding others with a desire to uplift them, whatever form that may take. It’s good for both business and humanity - I'll bet on those odds any day. 🎲

Retail employees and shoppers are exposed to persistent and acute aggression and violence. Integrating people, agencies, and technologies to reduce crime attempts is vital.






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UF Integrate Summit focused on retail theft, active shooters

I'm Wynne Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of #lonetreecolorado and I'm running for the office of #lonetreemayor. Please take 2.5 minutes to hear more. Return your ballot to vote Wynne for Mayor before May 7th.

This past week I had the opportunity to attend Adaptive Spirit for the third time! I enjoyed connecting with the U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team and networking with colleagues across the Cable and Telco Industry.  

I am proud to have supported Adaptive Spirit with CSG as a Silver Sponsor. Some of my favorite moments from the event include; hearing the athletes’ inspirational life stories, Michael Woods interviewing Mike Schultz during an Athlete Spotlight, Chad Dunavant participating in the Education Panel on Navigating Industry and Workforce Transformation in the AI Era, and the opportunity that I had to ski alongside Keith Gabel on the Race Day!
  
A huge shoutout to Stephanie Thibodeau, Sandy Dukat, Jennifer Ryan, Geoff Brooks, and the rest of the Adaptive Spirit Team who made this spectacular event possible. I am already looking forward to next year’s event!  

#AS2024 #TeamUSA #USparalympics #Community ⛷ 🏂 

Women’s History Month is a time to honor history, uplift voices of women, and recognize their accomplishments. As we wrap up Women's History Month, we asked members from the #Trimble Women’s Network to share some of their accomplishments during their career at Trimble. #WomensHistoryMonth

Women's History Month

Our Pennsylvania clubs hosted in-club book donation drives in honor of Library Month. The team partnered with West Mifflin Area High School to books to present to the Best of the Batch Foundation who provides educational resources to the greater Pittsburgh Area. Additional books were donated to non-profit organizations, Rainbow Kitchen and Shared Blessings. Representatives from the Best of the Batch Foundation visited the high school to accept the donations that will go to local children and residents and UFP's Pennsylvania teammates were onsite to present our 3,200 donations.
 
Shout out to District Manager Jordan Seeley and North Huntingdon Club Manager Devin Onorato for your leadership on this initiative! Way to showcase that our mission of changing lives goes beyond our four club walls.

I'm thrilled to announce that I've been invited by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber to host two breakout sessions at the upcoming Elevate professional development conference on May 2nd at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. It's an honor to be a part of such a dynamic event that fosters learning and growth in our professional community.

In one session, I'll dive into the world of LinkedIn, sharing strategies to enhance your professional online presence and networking capabilities. 

In the other, we'll explore the exciting realm of Artificial Intelligence for Business, discussing how AI can transform operations, decision-making, and competitive advantage.

I invite you to join us for a day filled with insightful keynotes and breakout sessions designed to elevate your career. 

Here's a sneak peek at some of the other sessions you won't want to miss:

Why Storytelling in Business Matters by Matt Payne, Prairie Surf Creative

Relationships Matter by Sunny Cearley, Allied Arts OKC

Being an Authentic Leader by Matt Palmer, Heartland

Becoming a High Impact Person by Kelli Masters Reneau, KMM Sports

21st Century Prospecting by Mike Crandall, Sandler Custom Growth Solutions

Stalls, Objections, and Wishy Washy Words by Kari Moore, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

Don't miss out on this opportunity for inspiration, networking, and growth. Register now via the link below and elevate your professional journey with us. I look forward to connecting with many of you there!
https://www.okcelevate.com

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#wsiworld
#LinkedInLearning
#AIforBusiness
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It’s Spring Time and every yard warrior knows that EGO is the #1 rated brand in cordless outdoor power equipment. Check out the new line up and incredible deals happening in 2024!!

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Ask The Right Questions On LinkedIn

I received this notification below from LinkedIn that my post impressions grew by 400%. At a time when many people are getting less impressions, that sounds amazing.

Here's what is important to understand.

I didn't get a 400% increase in leads or a 400% increase in revenue.

Every week, someone asks about getting more impressions or going viral believing that is the one thing that will grow their business.

There is no 1 thing to grow your business.

While it's vital to understand the value of numbers - the number of people you reach out to, how many meetings booked, how many of those convert etc..

... what's more important than impressions are the questions you ask.

✅ How much did you support your LinkedIn connections with likes and comments on their posts?

✅ How much did you support your LinkedIn connections by recommending them to others?

✅ How much did you support your LinkedIn connections by talking about their product/services/books/podcasts

✅ How much did you help others who can't help you?

✅ Before you sell to anyone, am I adding value first?

Relationships first. Selling second.

#linkedintips #linkedingrowth #sales #salestips #salestraining

I'm now available as an advisor on AdvisoryCloud. You can request a meeting with me here if you're ever seeking my advice.

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Doug Jones - Forward-thinking retired Chief Supply Chain Officer with extensive expertise in business development, process improvement, operations management, strategic planning, and change management.

Weekly Product Highlight🧋| Crafted with innovation and convenience in mind, The Thicc Buddy is not just your regular tumbler; it's a lifestyle upgrade. Effortlessly keep your beverages icy cold or piping hot, all while maintaining a sleek and stylish design. Equipped with thoughtful features including a versatile sip or straw lid, a convenient key chain holder, and even space built into the cup handle for your chapstick, The Thicc Buddy is more than just a vessel for your drinks –it helps keep things cool and convenient wherever your adventures take you!

Quit horsin’ around and get with RiteLine. 🐴

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I’m hiring! We are looking for an experienced content designer to join my team. If you or someone you know has interest, please use the link below to apply.

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Content Experience Designer in Minneapolis, MN, United States | Technology & Digital at U.S. Bank

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