Apr 2013 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 5 mos · Clearwater, Florida Area

• Vispero is the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired and owner of the brands Enhanced Vision, Freedom Scientific, Optelec and The Paciello Group. All of the Vispero brands have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and low vision individuals, helping them to reach their full potential.

May 2012 – May 2018 · 6 yrs

Jan 2010 – Jul 2018 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Portsmouth, NH

• The Seacoast Business Connection is a radio show airing on WSCA 106.1 from 12:00 - 1:00pm every Monday that celebrates business in the NH Seacoast. It is produced and hosted by volunteers sourced from The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce organizations and WSCA community radio. The views, and opinions are those of the hosts and guests.
• Host / Producer
• Marketing, Social Media, Promotions and Guest Bookings

Jan 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Portsmouth, NH

• The eCoast Technology Roundtable is a group of companies and business leaders dedicated to strengthening and supporting our business community. We bring together professionals from the Seacoast technology sector to assist in starting, growing, and managing companies; and help achieve overall success in global markets. The eCoast members take pride in our community by promoting Portsmouth and the Seacoast as a regional center for technology leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial finance.
• eCoast is responsible for events such as TechWorld 2010, the Mobile Summit, the Cloud Summit, the Tech Crawl, The eBrew and the Responsive Design Summit.

Dec 2007 – Apr 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Portsmouth, New Hampshire

• Axis Business Solutions is an IT procurement specialist. Our Procurement as a Service program allows our customers to focus on their core services and client needs while increasing efficiency and gaining a competitive edge. We have the experience, tools, and resources to streamline the buying process. We can manage every aspect of the procurement cycle for you including: product research, order fulfillment, invoicing and accounts receivables, shipping and RMA logistics. As an extension of your organization we can also manage complex licensing programs, authorizations, and support renewals for your customer.
• Senior solutions sales
• On boarding and training
• Manage technology procurement for Managed Service Providers
• Maintain, repair and manage network infrastructure internally and for clients
• Recommend and manage implementation of solutions including virtualization, storage and security
• Create Marketing, Publicity and Sales materials via print, web and radio

Jun 2004 – Dec 2007 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Function as internal IT director. Work with IT contractors to roll out new technologies focused on work flow efficiency, increased production and meeting industry compliancy’s.
• Loan production and sales management.
• Responsible for marketing, team leadership, training and development of policies and procedures.
• Perform and develop accredited and non-accredited educational mortgage lending seminars for local real estate professionals to positive increase exposure and create new business.
• Develop curriculums and train staff in presentation, computer, technical and job specific skills.

Aug 2000 – Dec 2003 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Developing and maintain a customer base in which to sell technical hardware, software solutions.
• Responsible for uncovering new business, client retention, account penetration to ‘C’ level, uncovering and creating needs.
• Assist in training courses. Developed a volunteer motivational/cold-calling course. Developed a rapport-building course taught to multiple departments.
• Work in team and individual selling situations as well as inside and outside sales.
• Won rising star award second month into selling.
• High rate of uncovering solutions opportunities and opportunities for specific technologies.

Jan 1995 – Jan 2000 · 5 yrs