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Responsible for sales, marketing, and operations of this boutique events company offering complete event management services from concept to execution. Accountable for event design, concept, and theme, event planning, venue procurement, project execution, client management, scheduling, purchasing, logistics management, VIP customers, quality control, vendor relations, contract negotiation, and budgets.✔ Events include weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, galas, event openings, dance recitals, corporate events, holiday celebrations, and other special events. ✔ Design event concept for event theme as well as décor from creation to execution on the day of the event. ✔ Handle all transactions from sales, negotiations, and contract management, to deposits and payments and collaborate with each client to make their vision a reality and exceed their expectations. ✔ Effectively manage outside agencies, as well as employee teams to ensure events are executed with precision and excellence. ✔ Manage VIP guests ensuring the highest level of luxury service and flawless attention to detail. ✔ Consistently perform to budget, maximizing both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Accountable for marketing and promoting the company’s photo shoot services for aspiring models. Conducted screening and pre-qualification of candidates, managed the lead pipeline, and drove sales to consistently achieve weekly and monthly sales targets. ✔ Recognized as a top performer consistently generating $60K-90K/month in sales.✔ Delivered sales presentations to key prospects that positively influenced the demand for company services. ✔ Utilized company service and product expertise to establish credibility with prospects, overcome objections and develop and present a compelling value proposition for The Photo Studio Group. ✔ Consistently delivered the highest quality service for clients ensuring expectations were met and executed with precision and excellence.

Responsible for marketing full-cycle logistics services to business accounts in a region encompassing Portland, OR, Seattle, WA and Idaho. Conducted cold calling on accounts, qualified prospective clients, built a pipeline of leads, and provided quotes on shipping services. Performed consultative sales and set appointments for sales closers.✔ Promoted 3 times within a year for outstanding performance. Highly regarded by management and co-workers.✔ Produced over 100 meetings with clients within the first year. ✔ Recognized as a key contributor with strong leadership abilities and chosen to provide training and mentoring for new hires.✔ Created professional lead introductions for email and verbal communications implemented company-wide. ✔ Achieved appointment setting goals, and conducted all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards.✔ Emphasis on exemplary client relationship management to ensure superior total quality satisfaction.✔ Consistently exceeded performance expectations and ranked in the top 5% of representatives.

Key member of the sales team accountable for selling leads/data lists to individuals and businesses to assist them in marketing their products and services to targeted clients. ✔ Generated sales for targeted marketing campaigns and client projects. Maintained an average sale of $1,200 (above standard).✔ Managed over 800 company accounts with all marketing teams associated. ✔ Exceeded daily sales calls of 150+ per day to existing and prospective clients. ✔ Sought out prospective clients and developed strong client relationships. ✔ Consulted with clients on marketing strategies and effective outreach tools to assist them in growing their business.