DEAN W. SHARP
BOCA RATON, FL 33496
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Account manager-Sold to and serviced national technology firms in a annual
technology guide.
Regional vice president-promoted to run Dallas and Houston branches with
responsibility of all day to day operations and marketing of magazines.
1986-1990 POWERT & MOTORYACH MAGAZINE
Minority partner in start up magazine to the boating industry. Responsible for
sales to all international boat yards and boat brokers in Europe and the far east as
well as the state of Florida.
1990-1997 COASTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Associate publisher for three corporate meetings and incentive trade
publications. Ran day to day operations pertaining to sales force and
marketing activities for each publication.
1997-2001 BILL COMMUNICATIONS
Regional director for both Successful Meetings and Incentive Magazine with
responsibilities for all marketing and sales for the Caribbean and majoirity of the
southeastern part of the United States. Chaired Going Global conference and
founded JAMEX for the Jamaican Tourist Board.
2001-2006 PERFORMANCE BASED MARKETING
CEO of the company which operates and runs the beverages sold into fitness
centers that utilize vending machines nationwide. The company also markets
products to the food and beverage industry as well as new product launches.
2007-2011 SOUTH FLORIDA VENDING LLC
Managing partner in large vending operator in South Florida. Sold business in
April, 2011. Responsible for beverage purchasing and new client acquisition.
Present AQUALYTES BOTTLING COMPANY
Director of sales for bottled water company-Aqualytes Bottling.
Responsible for sales local and national with a team of five account executives.
Managed all marketing campaigns for in store and direct marketing programs.
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EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
B.A. COMMUNICATIONS
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