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