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.

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