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Onit Communications, Inc. | Director of Marketing
Farmers Branch, Texas | June 2005 – February 2007

Led the marketing and business development activities for this provider of hosted voice-over-ip PBX services to the SMB market. Primary challenge was focused on the integration of acquisition targets and the development and implementation of organic growth plans. This included the need to expand the technology solutions available for direct and indirect distribution teams through internal development and strategic partnerships, alliances and acquisitions. Responsible for strategic P&L management, business-to-business marketing, advertising, public relations, press releases, direct sales and channel sales initiatives. Managed a staff of 6 including product managers and direct sales team members. Reported directly to the President and COO.

Radiant Systems, Inc. | Director of Marketing, Hospitality Division
Bedford, Texas | June 2000 –April 2005

Directed the domestic and international marketing operations of this $225 million high profile hospitality technology firm. Primary challenge was focused on the development of new sales channels in support of the company’s aggressive growth plan. Hands on responsibilities included strategic P&L management, strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, advertising schedules and campaign planning, multimedia, web design, sales support, channel development and support, partner development, management and support, creative management, lead development and tradeshow logistics. Managed a staff of 8 marketing specialists covering the areas of graphic design, public relations, copywriting, special projects and administration. Reported directly to the Vice President of International Sales & Marketing.

Graphic Technologies, Inc | Internet Services Director
Ft. Worth, Texas | 1997 - 2000

Managed the development of internet, multimedia and print-based marketing campaigns for internal and external clients, including the re-branding of Graphic Technologies. This was a startup division of a commercial printing organization. Primary challenges included growing web-based application and multimedia revenue while managing growth against the company’s budget policy.

DCX, Inc. | Co-Founder & President
Dallas, Texas | 1995 - 1996

Founded an early adaptor internet service provider (ISP) servicing 30 metropolitan areas across the United States, overseeing all aspects of growth from startup to 1st year revenue approaching $1 million.

• Directed the marketing efforts of the company’s national launch including television, radio, print and online campaigns.
• Launched the now famous “AOL Graduates” program for customer acquisition.

Electronic Pre-Press Management | Production Shift Lead, EPP Director
Dallas, Texas | Seattle, Washington | 1987 - 1995

Started this creative career driving a delivery truck for Bob’s Printing in Hurst, Texas. The next ten years included operations positions in electronic pre-press with Retail Graphics (RG Color), Blanks Color Imaging, Williamson Printing and Wilson Engraving as well as electronic pre-press management positions with ColorScan Dallas, Graphic Technologies and Overlake Press in Seattle, Washington.

• Fluent knowledge of pre-press and printing processes and procedures.
• Experience managing print production in 24x7 environments and on multiple platforms.
• Skilled in the operation of all types of graphics arts equipment including proofing (Kodak, 3M, Fuji), Scanning (drum, flat, sheet fed), imaging (film and plate) and assembly (Barco, Scitex, Quantel, Mac, Win) and all related applications (Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, etc.)