Directs Lending Associates' brand and services marketing. Supports and strengthens the company's partnership with other companies, and leads the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies. Responsible for the marketing budget, supports customer service processes, and researches growth opportunities. Directs publicity, advertisement, and media relations in relationship to support brand recognition in the market.

As an experienced Business Development professional, I consult with organizations to build strategic partnerships that support internal professional development initiatives. Through Walden University’s innovative use of technology and higher education solutions, I collaborate with organizations to help them maintain their competitive advantage by strengthening the talent and skills of their workforce. I also support organizations by improving recruitment and retention through innovative… Show more As an experienced Business Development professional, I consult with organizations to build strategic partnerships that support internal professional development initiatives. Through Walden University’s innovative use of technology and higher education solutions, I collaborate with organizations to help them maintain their competitive advantage by strengthening the talent and skills of their workforce. I also support organizations by improving recruitment and retention through innovative professional development solutions. Show less

As Vice President of Business Development I direct the Business Development, Marketing & PR and Business Innovations Units through new business strategic planning, the successful formation of strategic business partnerships, the proposal communication process, contract negotiations, and the implementation of effective marketing and public relations programs and initiatives. I also champion continued growth and advance the company by winning new business opportunities, developing our… Show more As Vice President of Business Development I direct the Business Development, Marketing & PR and Business Innovations Units through new business strategic planning, the successful formation of strategic business partnerships, the proposal communication process, contract negotiations, and the implementation of effective marketing and public relations programs and initiatives. I also champion continued growth and advance the company by winning new business opportunities, developing our competitive advantages and remaining ahead of industry trends. It is my role to deliver consistent leadership that effectively develops and implements business innovations, sales strategies, marketing and public relations practices and objectives, and team leadership development that will result in the company’s increased brand awareness, industry leadership position and overall market share growth. Show less

As Assistant Vice President of Business Development, Elaine Bispo Smalling directs innovative business development, public relations and marketing campaigns that support Corporate Fitness Works in leading the health revolution that moves everybody!

Responsible for developing and implementing external communications activities, marketing efforts, educational initiatives, public relations activities and media activities. Manage and implement any cooperative communications or educational projects undertaken with other societies, associations or organizations. Provide marketing and communications support for events, meetings, forums and workshops, as well as for trade shows. Coordinate with and support, at the strategic and tactical… Show more Responsible for developing and implementing external communications activities, marketing efforts, educational initiatives, public relations activities and media activities. Manage and implement any cooperative communications or educational projects undertaken with other societies, associations or organizations. Provide marketing and communications support for events, meetings, forums and workshops, as well as for trade shows. Coordinate with and support, at the strategic and tactical levels, the Executive Team, Board of Directors, Advisory Board and other senior staff. Show less

Create, implement and maintain a thorough marketing plan through collaboration with staff, Chamber members and leadership that conveys the Chamber brand and tells the member story. Coordinate the successful creation, production and implementation of materials, website and social media.

Improving organizations profitability by generating new prospects, creating new partnership ventures, developing a potential segment of the market, project management and creating new opportunities by shifting a company’s overall business operations through market research, new sales, forecasting and strategic planning. Clients served:The DW Group Doubletake Studios

Directed all administrative and financial operations of a non-for-profit 501 (c) 6-membership organization. Responsible for identifying and advocating for important issues affecting the downtown district. Assisted with project planning and development, organizing federal, state, county and community resources for action and promoting downtown as a desirable place to live, learn and build a business.

Directed commercial air passenger service, cargo, and private fixed base operator service new and existing business development. Successfully increased air passenger service at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from 720,000 to a record breaking 1.3 million from years 2001 through 2004. Directed all Airport public relations and promotional activities in collaboration with the Pinellas County Public Relations Department. Directed airport website development and maintenance.… Show more Directed commercial air passenger service, cargo, and private fixed base operator service new and existing business development. Successfully increased air passenger service at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from 720,000 to a record breaking 1.3 million from years 2001 through 2004. Directed all Airport public relations and promotional activities in collaboration with the Pinellas County Public Relations Department. Directed airport website development and maintenance. Performed market research and vetted new business opportunities. Show less

Managed international business development and Foreign Trade Zone utilization for Pinellas County. Directed the activation of the County’s largest Foreign Trade Zone User and Operator, Cardinal Healthcare/RP Shearer, resulting in company savings of over $250,000 annually. Directed the County’s first annual Regatta Del Sol al Sol Trade Mission, a state sponsored international event created to build a partner relationship with the Gulf Coast of Mexico.

Managed all Business Development, Marketing and Promotional responsibilities for the downtown Port and Marina.

Served as the financial and event planning advisor to student leaders, organizations, committees and Student Affairs agencies. Managed and reconciled budgets exceeding $5 million.Project Coordinator for the University of South Florida’s Marshall Center (Student Union) Enhancement Plan.

Launched regional store grand openings, including the hiring of management and staff, launching new point of sale operational systems, performing product training, merchandising, customer service and personal development training in regional retail stores throughout the southeast United States.