Kate Lambert Email & Phone Number

Asheville, NC, US

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

• I spearheaded sales growth for this premier 5,500-person capacity indoor/outdoor concert venue adjacent to Heinz Field (home of the Pittsburgh Steelers). I directed business development for sponsorships, identifying.
• Launched world-class Stage AE venue and brand ranking #1 in sales as compared to similar size clubs.
• Grew $2 million sponsorship revenue by 5% annually over 11 years through event marketing, branding packages, corporate entertainment, and focused customer retention initiatives.
• Built relationships with local, regional, and national companies including American Eagle, PNC Bank, McDonalds, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), First National Bank, PA Lottery, Dunkin Donuts, Coors.
• Named WHIRL Magazine Women in Business Award winner for contributions in Pittsburgh business.
• Boosted sales via innovative digital marketing strategies, incorporating social media tie-in to sponsorship packages and introducing promotions to increase client exposure and revenue.

• Instrumental member of leadership team, facilitating strategic planning for this award-winning youth mentoring agency. I jumpstart annual giving and attend monthly board meetings. I have served as Diversity, Equity, &.
• Led 8-person Fund Development Committee, fundraising via corporate sponsorships and direct donations.
• Established DEI charter, driving efforts and initiating programs to… Show more Instrumental member of leadership team, facilitating strategic planning for this award-winning youth mentoring agency. I jumpstart annual.
• Established DEI charter, driving efforts and initiating programs to increase diversity on board and with staff.
• Chaired key events including 2017 Illumination Event and 2015 Fly Away Bash (50th Anniversary), directing 600-person event raising $150,000 in net profit for non-profit organization. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• I drove $24 million in Nabisco Biscuit business, expanding sales via consumer and trade promotions, space optimization, and contests. I elevated our organization’s skills through coaching and training new team members..
• Sparked sales growth through relationship building, collaborating with major accounts in region including Giant Eagle, Heinen’s, Acme, and Super Kmart.

• I delivered category leadership for large food broker, serving as intermediary between large food manufacturers and top supermarket chains. I drove growth via manufacturer analyses and reports, evaluating trends. Key.
• Presented to top Charlotte food retailers including Food Lion and Lowe’s, developing category reviews, introducing new products, conducting business reviews, and interviewing new manufacturers.

• I managed $1.5 million in sales for Oscar Mayer brand, growing revenue at retail-level and building relationships with large chain and smaller independent stores. Key accomplishments include:
• Boosted sales by double digits annually, earning Kraft Sales Leadership Award and earning national and local recognition for innovative sales and marketing strategies.