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Simply Agave, Inc.Brand Ambassador/Representative
Mar. 2023 - Nov. 2023Illinois, United StatesSimply Agave is committed to supplying a clean, consistent, high quality agave nectar to the mixologists of the world who care about the ingredients they put in their cocktails. Currently available in over 25 states and growing.
Medal SolutionsSales Development and Supplier Relations
Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2022New York, United StatesWorked with small independent brands to expand and grow their brand through various sales/marketing avenues which included: targeted sales calls, appointment setting for in-person presentations/tastings, trade-show representation, social media outreach, email drip sequence, special events. Collaboration with brand leaders, accounts, distributors, brand ambassadors, local and national event planners; researched and pursued new up and coming brands for our company to represent; calendar/meeting management, order placement and management, client/supplier relations; initial CRM account management and ongoing IT support for Repsly.
Connecting the Dots Creative SolutionsFounder and Managing Director
Jan. 2020Greater Chicago AreaFractional Executive Assistant servicing startups, small businesses and boutique beverage brands. Delivering organizational and project management needs, among other details for success, to accelerate company and brand growth. Strategic planning/management, calendar management, client booking, travel planning, special events, competitor research, target list creation and management, CRM implementation, management and training, and every little detail or task that takes time away from doing what you love. I make things happen.
BevStrat, LLCDirector Of Inside Sales and Brand Marketing
Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2019Evanston, ILManaged a team of up to 30 sales specialists, in various sales roles nationally, that communicated and executed company initiatives to represent brands in our portfolio; monitored employee productivity and motivated our team to meet daily/weekly goals; lead inside sales meetings to outline weekly/monthly goals and marketing campaigns; created/updated procedures to increase productivity and maximize closing rates for our field sales representatives by 30%; communicated with repeat customers/accounts to build long-term relationships; elevated team performance through strategic planning and coaching in areas of prospecting, sales and value-added presentations.
BevStrat, LLCInside Sales Specialist
Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2018Greater Chicago AreaCalling accounts to set appointments for sales representatives to present brands, do tastings; calls made in multiple states including NY, CA, FL and IL in various accounts including on-premise and off-premise. Advance research to determine market/brand fit prior to making calls, utilization of social media outreach, email, texting etc.
Boy Scouts of America - Northeast Illinois CouncilDistrict Membership Chair | Committee Member
May. 2018 - Sep. 2018
Boy Scouts of America - Northeast Illinois CouncilCommittee Member
Sep. 2013 - Jul. 2022Lake Forest, Illinois, United StatesVolunteered in various leadership roles: Cub Scout Pack Committee Chair (3 years) Boy Scout Troop Advancement Chair (4 years) Merit Badge Counselor for multiple badges, including Eagle required (7 years) and mentored scouts, boys and girls, throughout many stages of the advancement process.
Kindermusik® InternationalKindermusik Educator
Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2009Discovery Bay, Hong Kong- lead classes for children ages birth to 7 years old
- assisting parents/caregivers with age appropriate music education for their children
- scheduling various classes with local venues
Home-based Creative Memories BusinessConsultant
Feb. 2002 - Jun. 2005Meerbusch-Osterath, Germany- Building client relationships through home parties/demonstrations and diligent follow up.
- Hosting offsite scrapbooking meetings to help further client project progress and to build community.
- Providing clients with creative assistance. - Sales of scrapbooking supplies and albums.
- Group presentations for various organizations to demonstrate the craft of scrapbooking.
White Lodging ServicesConvention Services Manager
Jun. 1996 - Apr. 1998Radisson Hotel, Merrillville, IN- reserving conference rooms/banquet space and coordinating services for groups and organizations holding meetings/conventions and other events on hotel grounds - organizing banquet or catering services with onsite staff - reserving of video and/or audio equipment, managing any and all changes to the configuration of the event space and/or needs of the client
- work closely with the convention contact to provide special services, activities, and amenities
- reserving and managing of the hotel rooms for attendees of the conference/event
- booking future events with current and new clients
- making sales calls to current and future clients, in person and by phone/email
- coordinating with multiple hotels in area for large convention bookings
- group tour travel/bus groups; coordinating activities, planning/providing itineraries and lodging
- creating/organizing special events for large groups; corporate events, family reunions, weddings
Amerihost InnSales
Jun. 1994 - Jun. 1996Hammond, IN- hotel sales, corporate and convention
- organizing group rooms for conventions, weddings and reunions
- organizing banquets/catering for group events
- responsible for annual hotel marketing plan including billboard placement and local advertising
- sales calls to current/new clients
- working with bus tour travel operators for group room bookings and local activities
- working closely with the Convention and Services Bureau, and various local organizations
Ethan Allen InteriorsInterior Designer/Sales
Mar. 1992 - Jun. 1994Merrillville, IN- Showroom sales of quality home furniture with full knowledge of construction and design elements
- Determining the client's goals and requirements for the project(s)
- Preparing floor plans, taking into consideration how the space will be used and client budget
- Placing orders for materials, furniture pieces and fabrics needed
- Home visits before, during and after placement to ensure client satisfaction, proper delivery experience, and to place accessories for further enhancement
- Follow up calls and sales calls
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