Patrick M.

Steptoe
420 First Ward Court #102 * Charlotte, NC. 28202 * 704-439-7152 *
cell 704-439-7152
I am a proven leader with experience in Sales, B2B Sales, Marketing, Product Dev
elopment, Brand Management and Outside Sales. I offer expert level skills in com
munications, strategic thinking and problem resolution.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Strong track record delivering outstanding sales results and effecting massive
positive change in a wide range of challenging situations.
* Proven ability creating highly effective sales and marketing campaigns.
* Outside Sales, Internet Sales and B2B Sales experience.
* Proven track record attaining sales and performance objectives.
* Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability troubleshooting business problems and implementing effect
ive solutions.
* Highly motivated, confident, organized, goal oriented and disciplined.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Black Women's Health Network 501c3, Charlotte, NC 2005-present
Marketing & Sales Manager 2005-present
* Manage and direct all Sales and Marketing operations.
* Product development and Brand Management responsibilities.
* Develop and implement creative, highly successful sales strategies.
* Personally generated 60% of total company revenue over the past (6) years.
* Perform comprehensive market analyses and create accurate sales forecasts.
* Coordinate all promotional events including trade shows.
* Provide innovative and effective solutions to a wide range of complex problems
by thinking "outside the box".
* Responsible for Internet Sales, Website Design (www.blackwomenhealth.org) and
Website Promotions.
* Created Business Plans and Grant Proposal to Key Funders.
* Conducted extensive negotiations with partners, establishing synergistic, high
ly profitable relationships.
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Meatless Soul Food Company, Charlotte,NC - Sales Manager - 1999-2005
www.MeatlessSoulFood.org
Created, Marketed and Sold Vegetarian and Vegan Soul Food Products
* Responsible for product development, formula development and brand management.
* Successfully placed Vegetarian and Vegan products in Grocery Retail Stores and
Restaurants.
* Performed extensive competitive analysis to identifying rival strategies; init
iated counter-strategies and programs to surpass our competition. This resulted
in sustained sales growth and increased market share.
* Responsible for distribution channels for Meatless Soul Food Cookbooks and DVD
's.
* Designed company website www.meatlesssoulfood.org
* Created Business Plans and Grant Proposal to Key Funders
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas- Criminal Law/Marketing 1990-1994
Meramec Community College 1986- 1988 - A.A. General Studies
McKinley High School - 1986 - Diploma
TECHNICAL PROFILE
~Word ~ Excel ~ MS Office ~ Outlook
~Windows XP, 2000 ~ Magic Music Production Software
REFERENCES
Denise Hairston - Program Director/Black Women's Health Network 980-322-1
791
Greg Daughtry - Principal - Tuscarora Films 704-376-8778
Peter Reinhart - Chef at Large - Johnson & Wales University 704-604-1748