As managing director, Mr. Kissell is responsible for all operations of BostonWorks, including overall brand marketing strategy, sales and business development. Prior to his role as managing director, Mr. Kissell served as director of business development & strategy, where he created and implemented programs, products and strategic alliances that strengthen brand awareness and deliver new revenue streams. Mr. Kissell also oversaw market research development and tracking of strategic initiatives, including local, regional and national applications.

Mr. Kissell joined BostonWorks in 2002 as an outside sales representative where he provided recruitment solutions to major Boston employers in the Retail, Education, Biotech and Government industries. Previously, Mr. Kissell was director of marketing for Retail Exchange, a B2B internet marketplace. Mr. Kissell developed and implemented the corporate marketing strategy, including the relaunch of the company from a "dot.com" to a "bricks and clicks" firm. Mr. Kissell also worked at Titleist and Footjoy Worldwide, where he was brand manager for the Pinnacle golf ball product line.

Mr. Kissell is a graduate of Dartmouth College.

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