Leslie Dixon Jr.
**** ******* *** #*** ***** Chase MD 20815
443-***-**** adycvm@r.postjobfree.com
MARKETING SALES AND DISTRIBUTION EXECUTIVE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Creative professional with 20+ years of marketing, sales& distribution experience.
Versatile and seasoned professional who adapts well to rapidly changing environments.
Results-driven, decisive collaborator with proven success in building effective professional relationships.
Strong team player and leader who excels in mediating among multiple layers of organizations
Maintains productive relationships with peers, and management.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicator, group leader and presenter.
Professional Skills Include:
Brand Marketing - Strategic Marketing - Media Buying – Product Distribution
Account Management - Project Management - International & Domestic
Marketing Plan Development and Implementation - Public Speaking
Trade Show Planning and Presentation - Website Administration - Public Relations
Product Management - Marketing & Merchandising
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder and Master Trainer, Maximum Speed, Quickness & Agility, NY/NJ/PA/, 2017 to 2023
Trained Athletes to increase their on-field athletic performance.
Maintained a client base throughout the New York Tri-State area
Solely responsible for the acquisition, training, and retention of clients
Managed the scheduling of appointments and billing of clients
Conducted training sessions for the National Football League (NFL)
Executive Vice President Marketing and Distribution, Attribute Records, Newark, NJ, 2014 to 2017
Developed Strategic Marketing Plans
Managed Social Media Marketing across all platforms
Oversaw Digital and Conventional Product Distribution both Domestic and International
Crafted product focused Public Relations Campaigns
Created and Implemented Advertising Plans
Responsible for the Management of all Products and Projects
Executive Vice President Strategic Marketing and Distribution, Nightstand Music Group, Fairfield NJ, 2012 to 2014
Oversaw Strategic Development and Corporate Planning
Composed Public Relations & Corporate Communication Releases
Participated in Human Resources and Personnel Management decisions
Initiated New Business Development & Management strategies
Designed strategies for Social Networking, Website Development and New Media Management
Brand Marketing and PR Manager, Villa Enterprises Management, Morristown, NJ, 2008 to 2010
Managed brand marketing for 225 of 300 locations including Kuwait, England, Italy, Czech Republic, and Mexico
Supervised all corporate and brand PR efforts
Molded global marketing and promotional campaigns
Established and administered corporate advertising and media budgets
Generated content for the company’s web site
Senior National Marketing and Distribution Director, VIRGIN Records, New York, NY, 2006 to 2008
Responsible for supervising 4 regional sales offices. (NY/CHI/ATL/LA)
Created marketing plans to launch major projects
Analyzed sales trends and market conditions for executive staff,
Facilitated projects that grossed over $10M in sales domestically
Crafted innovative marketing and advertising initiatives to help maximize sales
Vice-President of Marketing, Sales and Distribution Samsung Corporation/FUBU Music Division, New York, NY, 2004 to 2006
Managed the Music Division of a $400M corporation headed by Daymond John (ABC Network Shark Tank)
Administered national advertising budget of $500,000
Account Manager for national sales accounts that included BestBuy, Target and Wal-Mart
Responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, advertising, and distribution of products
Developed and executed national marketing plans
Senior Director of National Marketing, Sales and Distribution, TVT Records, New York, NY, 1998 to 2004
Formulated innovative national marketing and sales plans for product releases
Functioned within the Distribution, Sales, and Marketing Departments
Developed and implemented national consumer advertising plans
Responsible for over 1,500 sales accounts nationally
During my tenure the company was ranked #1 in overall market share for 5 years
Regional Sales, Marketing & Distribution Manager, EMI Records, New York, NY, 1996 to 1998
Created sales and marketing campaigns for the Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and DC regional market.
Implemented promotion campaigns for 500 retail accounts
Offered strategic marketing approach for retail, radio, and cable advertising
Created sales program that positively impacted the financial success of a failing company by assisting them with gaining the highest sales numbers in company history
Field Sales Representative, Capitol-EMI Records Distribution, Philadelphia, PA 1993 to 1996
Created sales programs for the Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware market that increased market share and sales exponentially
Collaborated with media-related organizations to coordinate retail sales contests and consumer promotions
Conducted retail promotions and in-store events with recording artists
Account Manager for 500 retail accounts
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD –B.A. Communications
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
− Member, American Marketing Association
− Member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.