I'm a seasoned, experienced and accomplished business development/solutions and communications professional with Bachelor of Arts degrees in journalism and political science. I have more than two decades of working experience in the areas of business development/solutions, client relationship management, market research, cold call telemarketing, promotions, public speaking, and writing and editing a diverse array of organizational and various types of media content. As a voice-over instructor, I train students to maximize their voices to convince, persuade, and be more effective and successful--particularly in the workplace. And as a voice-over talent, I've recorded narrations, educational vehicles, and radio commercials for government and industry. My most cherished accomplishment as a voice-over talent is performing narrations and national radio spots for former Secretary of State Colin Powell's "America's Promise" organization. I have extensive experience cold-calling diverse verticals, including legal, accounting, medical, real estate, IT, schools, and non-profits. I’m able to smoothly get past gatekeepers to reach decision-makers. I’m proficient in the use of various CRM software technology (Salesforce, Zoho, Mojo, HubSpot, Vanilla Soft, Connectwise, and Sugar) and auto-dialers (Phone-burner, X-LITE, Podiosmrtphone, and Kixie). Committed. Highly focused and disciplined. Deadline-oriented. Results-driven. Engaging. Empathetic. These are just some of the words and terms that characterize me. I strongly believe in fluid, open and effective communication, and welcome my client's point of view. My work hours are flexible and tailored to the needs of my client.