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I am a seasoned Business Development Manager with 18+ years of sales leadership and management experience in various sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for product development, as well as for strategic planning and brand concept advancement, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points include marketing initiatives, team leadership, operations optimization, market analysis, management development, cross-functional team collaboration, fundraising, infrastructure development, and technology solutions. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and organizational skills, as well as business acumen, procedure analysis, project management and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Business Development Manager and Founding Partner with Planet H2O. Under my leadership, I design and establish extensive distribution footprints through partnership with Anheuser Busch distributors with the goal of maximizing retail chain account activity. I originate and deliver innovative packaging to enhance brand awareness, regularly receiving commendations in various food and beverage publications. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, distributors, and cross-departmental teams to ensure the company’s sales and development structures are driving the business forward with minimal expenditures. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, business expansion and strategic sales expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget. I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.