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Austin, Tx, Us

Albany, Georgia, United States

I engineer strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability while fostering long-term customer loyalty. By analyzing market data, I identified and engaged prospective clients, effectively addressing their needs with tailored solutions. I handle technical and business inquiries, providing timely and effective responses throughout the sales cycle.Delivering consultative recommendations to clients, I implement costs and align solutions with their strategic goals. My innovative sales strategies meet forecasts and targets. Additionally, I manage quotations and sales funnels on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate and prompt processing of customer transactions.

Tucker, Georgia, United States

Responsibilities: I managed all aspects of account management for trade show displays while maintaining adherence to client budgets, design specifications, and project timelines. I supported collaboration between account and project managers to establish production schedules and provide show services. I liaised with accounting team to ensure accurate and prompt invoicing for customers, assessed and processed supplier bills, and aided in collecting outstanding payments from customers as per requirement. I delivered consultative support to the design team on client design projects.Key Accomplishments: • Strengthened client presence and attendee engagement by traveling to trade show sites and managing onsite installation, services, and dismantling operations.• Boosted client satisfaction by initiating innovative exhibit features and facilitating a more engaging and memorable attendee experience.• Administered control over a $1M trade show display while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and project management prowess.• Devised robust enhancements to clients intending to boost attendee experiences and accomplish strategic event objectives.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Responsibilities: I navigated event strategies to drive brand presence, messaging, product engagement, and audio/visual enhancements across major corporate functions. I enhanced event quality and cost-efficiency by managing the selection and procurement of suppliers and venues while meticulously creating RFPs and assessing bids. I engaged marketing team to coordinate development and production of program collateral and signage, including agenda, conference guide, and program of events. I tracked and reported progress of assigned projects regularly on multiple time scales, detailing budget, schedule, and implementation plans.Key Accomplishments: • Managed all areas of event planning, including registration, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of logistics for space, audio/visual needs, and food and beverage services for events hosting up to 500 attendees.• Directed a $1M event budget and tracked expenses throughout the event planning process and post-event to ensure adherence to the budget and settlement of all invoices within the set time frame.• Steered end-to-end event operations, from initial setup to final breakdown.

Suwanee, Ga

Responsibilities: I led comprehensive trade show operations, including an annual budget of $1.5M, vendor partnerships, and event strategy execution. I fostered and retained an optimal environment for boosted business goals by arranging meeting space arrangements, catering, audio/visual setup, and lodging accommodations through liaison with industry suppliers. I established compliance with local, federal, and international import/export laws, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by interacting with compliance department. I partnered with sales team to organize demo locations, coordinate equipment needs, and support timely deliveries. I facilitated in executing event functions, such as setting up and dismantling venues, involving regular domestic and international travel.Key Accomplishments: • Co-directed the creation of exhibit designs in close liaison with vendors, ranging up to $250K, including floor plans and graphics/messaging while leading vendor interactions at trade shows and events, collaborating with international freight forwarders, and managing export/import operations.• Ensured complete alignment of 45+ yearly trade shows and events with sales and business development strategy by collaborating with domestic and global teams.• Generated enhanced sponsorships, acquired prime exhibition locations, and boosted company exposure by engaging industry vendors.• Recommended robust solutions to support remote demos, enabling sales team to seamlessly conduct product demonstrations amidst the challenges posed by COVID-19.• Directed inventory and maintenance of demonstration inventory along with company equipment surpassing $20M in value. Prior experience as: Installer/Trainer, Meggitt Training Systems (formally Firearms Training Systems) – Suwanee, GA

Suwanee, Ga

As part of the Installation and Training department I was responsible for the installation and training of weapon training simulation equipment to our global customer base. I had the opportunity work on several extended projects spending up to 60 days on location internationally.