Marie Byrd has over 25 years experience in a sales capacity developing and cultivating strategic relationships and managing accounts on a global level. As a senior manager within a $25 billion dollar public retail corporation, Marie was primarily responsible for developing and marketing new product branding, business concepts and strategies. Marie was critical in communicating these new concepts to executives and middle management who later adopted the projects for corporate growth. Additionally, Marie spearheaded and participated on several corporate committees whose focus was gaining additional revenues and profits for the company. After a successful tenure, Marie was driven to launch a new personal business where she focused her entrepreneurial skills. Marie s extensive corporate experience combined with her strong relationship management skills, defines a solid foundation in the role as Director of Communications at Striker Petroleum.