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Award winning, fulltime professional providing real estate sales and referral services across Connecticut and the USA. Using a proven system and strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills to help sellers get top dollar and to assist buyers in selecting high value homes that best meet their needs. All clients have expert guidance and complete information through the intricate process! Ongoing client support after transactions are completed, establishing community ties and providing referrals to extensive resource networks.

Marketing Organizers provides business development and marketing strategies for successful companies seeking to grow to the next level. Business owners needing executive-level marketing assistance, project management, planning, and implementation can receive an assessment, recommendations and referrals to resources. Short term consulting and ongoing support services are available. Many business owners want to practice their specialty, but are less able to dedicate time to market their services. We are ready to step in and customize our support in your business development and marketing planning and fulfillment.

Reversed three year trend of 16% annual budget loss through new business development, leading and coordinating collaboration between groups, analyzing market segmentation and developing new products. Responsible for careful cost management. Results: 28% swing including 12% annual budget surplus for next three years. As Executive Director increased client base 32% first year; supervised and directed technology innovations: initiated electronic outreach to client and media; developed client and prospect database; upgraded website functions; designed creative and synchronized communications.

Executive leadership responsibilities included product and brand development, business development, marketing and sales, budget planning and P&L management. Troubleshooter who reversed net negative to net positive cash flow in 6 months through organizational overhaul. Reduced accounts receivables collections by 85% in 9 months and achieved 30% growth in 18 months. Implemented and updated standard and customized softwares and websites. Provided guidance and oversight to 15 volunteer committees, presented/hosted 65+ events per year including regional and legislative events. Frequent public speaking and monthly financial presentations to Board of Directors.

As Marketing Consultant brainstormed with clients, recommending and directing strategies to attract new customers and reach new markets: created marketing plans, coached client retention programs, and trained and supervised direct sales efforts.As Self Employed Entrepreneur developed a fulltime clientele and became profitable in one-third the average time of industry peers. Executed all aspects of starting and operating a sole proprietorship: wrote a business plan, designed marketing materials, handled billing, sales and operations. Negotiated vendor and client contracts. Exceeded first year budget projections.

New business development through the creation of sports sponsorship campaigns and marketing promotions for consumer products and retail companies. Event and media planning and development of marketing concepts; collateral design, point of sale materials, copywriting and broadcast commercial production.As Sports Marketing Sponsorship Sales Representative for major league baseball broadcasts, generated $280,000 in 100% new client revenue the first year; called and qualified over 1,000 personally developed leads; negotiated and closed contracts in five unconventional industries. Retained 90% of clients and nearly doubled sales in second year.

As Group Sales Manager for national hotel company, booked $500,000 annually in conference contracts. Developed innovative marketing programs and creative to reach new potential clients and increase sales in slow periods.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

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