Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN

2007-2008

Key Account Manager –Custom Product Development

Major accounts selling to all Consumers

$15 Million in Sales

Developing Custom Bible and Reference Books from backlist

Key Account Manager – ICRS Bibles and Reference Books

2005-2007

Top five major accounts selling to Christian Consumers

$13 million in Sales

Developing Custom Bible and Books

Elm Hill Books, Nashville, TN

2002-2005

Senior Acquisitions Editor

Project coordinator for creating new Imprint from concept to fruition

Built support base for custom product department

Increased sales by $2 million in incremental revenue in first year

Walnut Grove Press, Nashville,TN

2001-2002

Vice President-Sales

Introduced new sales channels to existing product base

Responsible for introducing 12 new clients in first 12 months

Increased sales revenue by $7 million from those clients

AOL Time Warner, Nashville, TN

2000-2001

Director of Sales

Responsible for managing 10 Field Sales Reps.

Business development in launching campaign for new Imprint for Warner Books, New York.

Organized and oversaw initial 2 years revenue of $6 million in sales.

Shepherd Publishing Services, Nashville, TN

1995-2000

President

Worked directly with 10  major Publishers in CBA/ABA and Mass markets as Consultant to establish new sales channels.

Managed and led projects as consultant and sales representative for Walker and Company

Facilitated projects that resulted in a sales revenue of over $12 million

EDUCATION

Wayland Baptist University

B.S. Business Admin., Physical Education and History