Helen Zarling Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Manages a $500,000 budget, processes all paperwork associated with departmental purchases, and recommends how to allocate funds for marketing campaigns across all museum properties and activities• Collaborates with Head of Marketing and designers to facilitate the creation and routing of all advertisements• Serves as the system administrator for the Basecamp computer program used by museum staff to collaborate on marketing projects, campaigns, and publications, including The Ringling Magazine • Compiles and analyzes advertising, admissions, and web data to determine effective marketing methods• Acts as the primary liaison to vendors by meeting with sales representatives, obtaining quotes, submitting contracts, and actualizing marketing plans

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Managed a departmental budget of $500,000 through the creation and processing of all departmental expenditure requests, financial system requisition entries, purchase orders, invoices, and ongoing tracking• Organized and delivered press kit materials to media representatives and internal departments• Oversaw the print and production process for all departments by obtaining quotes, packaging files for print, reviewing proofs, and ensuring the delivery of quality print products• Provided support to the PR Manager by assisting with all local PR inquiries and writing press releases

Osprey, Florida

• Made daily goals of over $5000 in sales using suggestive selling/upselling techniques• Maintained friendly and patient customer service to nurture trusting relationships between customers in order to build loyalty• Brainstormed product merchandising displays that accentuate product features to increase recognition and sales

Sarasota, Florida

• Organized and posted promotional campaigns on social media, organically reaching an average of 500 people daily and engaging at least 20 viewers per post • Used programs like Esri’s ZIP Lookup to research the most effective places to contact media sources

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Engaged with over 5 students daily to deepen their understanding of complicated or confusing concepts • Tutored College Algebra, Statistics, and Business Calculus

Nokomis, Florida

• Correctly placed, packaged, and gave out orders in under 5 minutes to ensure prompt and accurate service• Maintained a stocked and cleansed surrounding to guarantee proficiency and cleanliness