- Conceptualized, launched, and managed a successful craft whiskey and beer tap room and bottle shop, driving significant revenue growth and revitalizing the neighborhood. - Created a thriving craft beer scene in a previously struggling market, attracting a loyal customer base and boosting local tourism. - Oversaw all critical business operations, including payroll, permits, certificates, inventory management, and vendor relations. - Designed and installed every aspect of the interior, ensuring a unique and inviting atmosphere for patrons, enhancing customer experience. - Developed and executed marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and local events, to increase brand awareness and customer engagement. - Trained and managed staff, fostering a team-oriented environment and ensuring high standards of customer service. - Implemented cost control measures and efficient operational processes to maximize profitability. - Built strong relationships with local suppliers and breweries to ensure a diverse and high-quality product offering.

- Established RTI in the New Orleans market by signing high-profile customers like The Brennan Restaurant Group and leveraging these accounts to expand regional presence. - Utilized and implemented SAS to bring key accounts, including The Besh Restaurant Group, Last-In Concepts, and WOW Café & Winery, to negotiation and testing phases. - Delivered compelling presentations and detailed economic analyses to executives, illustrating RTI’s strategic partnership value through extensive organizational research and operational observations. - Strengthened RTI’s presence and relationships across a broad territory by conducting comprehensive training meetings at all organizational levels and engaging stakeholders in Lake Charles, LA to Bay Saint Louis, MS, and Jackson, MS.

- Acquired 444 new contracts within 9 months, consistently ranking in the top 5 sales representatives monthly for closing PGS accounts. - Managed a diverse territory spanning Lafayette, LA to Pascagoula, MS, involving strategic overnight travel and meticulous planning to conduct multiple high-impact presentations on a daily basis. - Expanded company’s restaurant base through effective CRM management, lead generation, and strategic client engagement.

- Founded and managed a profitable advertising consulting firm, leveraging strong client relationships from Clear Channel Radio Adverting. - Successfully managed a small team to deliver creative and effective advertising solutions, achieving client objectives and maintaining an average annual sales volume of $5M. - Developed and implemented goal-specific advertising and marketing strategies and negotiated contracts with major media companies including Cox Communication, AT&T, Fox, CBS, NBC, Entercom, and Clear Channel.

- Awarded "Seller of the Month" among a sales team comprised of 1,000’s of people, demonstrating exceptional sales performance and leadership. - Secured a significant contract with Entergy’s HR department for Clear Channel’s new recruitment division, orchestrating successful presentations and negotiations. - Led team training that increased participation from 20 to over 88 companies in just only 30 days. - Cultivated lasting business relationships through strategic leadership and effective team management at Clear Channel Communications.