Here's a brief selection of the companies I've had the privilege to work with.
WORK IQ TOOLS
08/2023 - Present
In August 2023, I earned the role of Director of Business Development for Work IQ Tools. Here I am strategically responsible for identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, establishing and nurturing key partnerships, and driving revenue expansion. I work to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve long-term objectives, foster innovation, and enhance the market presence of Work IQ Tools. I work to shape the company's future through proactive market analysis, relationship building, and aligning business initiatives with overall organizational goals.
Outdoor Edge Cutlery
12/2018 - Present
In August 2023, as I transitioned to Work IQ Tools, I maintained the position of National Sales Manager - Automotive & Tool for Outdoor Edge. Here I work closely with external rep organizations to accelerate growth of both our brand and our partners alike in the automotive and tool industries. Customers include: big box retailers and distributors in the automotive, tool, and M.R.O. industries.
From November 2022 - August 2023, I worked as the National Sales Manager - West, Automotive, Tool for Outdoor Edge. Here I manage key accounts in the western 13 states for the United States and all Automotive and Tool partners. I work closely with external rep organizations to accelerate growth of both our brand and our partners alike. Customers include: dealer direct, small and large chains, big box retailers, distributors, and co-ops in both the sporting goods and automotive/tool industries.
From August 2019 - November 2022, I earned the role of National Sales Manager - Hardware for Outdoor Edge. I managed the hardware/automotive channel of Outdoor Edge for the United States including direct dealers, small and large co-ops, and distributors. I worked to accelerate growth of the hardware, automotive, paint, and industrial supply segments of the business by increasing sales 100% in 3 years.
From December 2018 - August 2019, I held the position of Western Sales Representative for Outdoor Edge. I managed dealer accounts in the 13 western states of the United States by providing excellent customer service while driving sales to our dealers, distributors, and other partners. While managing these accounts, I traveled to shows to represent Outdoor Edge and our products. There, I was able to market to new customers in order to open new accounts and continually grow sales while building relationships with current customers.
REvo Brands
11/21 - Present
In February 2024, utilizing their superior innovation, design, and marketing, Revo Brands successfully launched Work IQ Tools as their first major foray into the hardware, tool M.R.O., and industrial supply industries.
In November 2021, Outdoor Edge Cutlery was acquired by Revo Brands. This acquisition brought new resources, including improved engineering, marketing, design, merchandising, and retail strategies to the already healthy portfolio within Outdoor Edge.
POWER HOME REMODELING
08/2018 - 12/2018
From August - December of 2018, while I made the move to Denver, I worked as an Outbound Marketer for Power Home Remodeling. I went into neighborhoods marketing for Power by creating relationships with homeowners in the few minutes I was able to spend with them. I was able to represent Power by using these relationships to show the homeowners how innovative, responsible, caring, and passionate the company is towards their products and customers. I moved up into retail marketing in October of that year where I represented the company in retail stores across Denver by generating strong sales leads.
THE BEAR MOUNTAIN
04/2014 - 05/2018
From November 2016 - May of 2018, as I attended university, I was the Assistant Manager and Assistant Buyer for The Bear Mountain, an outdoor retail store in College Station, Texas. Responsibilities included all duties associated with managing employees, money, and inventory- including but not limited to: staff scheduling, bank runs, payroll, inventory management, building and editing purchase orders, and all customer relations.
From April 2014 - November 2016, I began work as a Technical Sales Associate/Key Holder. I was responsible for opening and closing duties, ensuring every customer's needs were met by providing the proper items for their needs. If the items were not in store, we would order in the proper item for the customer. If we could not provide the best item to meet the customer's needs, we would ensure that the customer had the adequate knowledge of the best item for their needs, and where else they could find it.
