Core Competencies

• Business Development, Client Experience & Sales Strategy
• Client Relationship Management
• Multimedia Production (Video, Audio, Photography) *See examples below this section
• Branding & Marketing Strategy
• Team Leadership & Management
• Lead Generation & Conversion
• CRM: Keap (Infusionsoft), WordPress
• Adobe Creative Suite: Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Communication & Negotiation Skills

Professional Experience

Manager & Creative Director
48HourMedia (now Black Mountain Press, LLC) | 2010 – Present

• Grew a successful multimedia production and marketing company from the ground up.
• Serve as Creative Director, overseeing business development, client experience, media production, and lead generation for diverse clients.
• Produced over 2,500 commercials from concept to completion for broadcast and web.
• Specialize in branding, content creation, and consulting for small businesses while fostering long-term client relationships.

Founder & CEO
EnergyChek, LLC | 2009 – 2012

• Established a national energy analysis and reduction company with offices in 6 states.
• Led business development and client experience efforts in diverse sectors, including manufacturing, mining, educational, and government.
• Recruited and managed a sales force of over 100 employees.
• Delivered substantial energy cost savings to clients, including energy reductions exceeding $1M annually.

Principal Broker
Snyder Realtors | 2008 – 2012

• Managed and led a team of real estate professionals, overseeing all transactions from start to finish.
• Focused on client satisfaction, compliance, and driving business growth through lead generation and conversion.
• Actively involved in business development, including recruitment and training of new agents.

Principal Broker
Harbinger Real Estate Group | 2000 – 2008

• Recruited, trained, and managed a team of real estate agents, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance.
• Led business development efforts and facilitated high-value real estate transactions.
• Provided strategic guidance to clients on buying, selling, and leasing real estate properties.

Licensed Financial Planner
Harbinger Financial Group | 2000 – 2005

• Provided comprehensive financial planning services, with an emphasis on long-term estate planning.
• Developed a successful real estate brokerage within the firm, managing daily operations and client relations.

Top Producing REALTOR®
Jaqua Realtors and Coldwell Banker | 1996 – 2000

• Achieved top producer status through qualified lead generation and conversion.
• Represented clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, ensuring excellent service and client satisfaction.

Education & Certifications

• Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | 1996
• Licensed Real Estate Broker | 2000
• Certified Energy Auditor | Southface Institute, Atlanta, GA | 2009
• Financial Planning Coursework | Oakland College, 2000
• Business Administration Studies | Kalamazoo Valley Community College & Western Michigan University | 1985 – 1989

Technical Skills

• CRM Software: Keap (Infusionsoft)
• Web Development: WordPress
• Design & Multimedia: Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace

Additional Information

• Personal Interests: Enjoy outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.
• Community Involvement: Adjutant for Sons of The American Legion.
• Other: Grew up on my family’s Centennial farm in Michigan, fostering a strong work ethic and passion for hard work.