Laurel Gleason Email & Phone Number

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Still part of the Directional Aviation family. We have started a new chapter as FXAIR.

Sentient Jet Charter, a Directional Aviation company, is being renamed and rebranded as Skyjet. Skyjet, which re-launches a brand name originally introduced in 1997, will provide all of the on demand charter services currently offered by both the Flexjet and Sentient programs. The decision to make these changes came as a result of Directional Aviation’s acquisitions of Flexjet and Sentient Jet, and enables each company to dedicate itself to its greatest strengths. Skyjet ensures that charter clients like you will continue to be served by dedicated on demand aviation experts specifically focused on your charter needs.

Our Unique Approach in Two Words: Wherever and WheneverThere is a reason why Sentient arranges more air charter flights than any other jet charter procurement business in the country. We do whatever it takes to exceed your expectations. Our extensive network of carefully selected and certified operators gives you access to world-class, luxury private jets. Whether it is a Turbo-Prop, Light, Mid, Super-Mid or Heavy jet charter you require, Sentient will have it available when and where you need it.Key benefits• You fly when and where you want• Pay as you go, on-demand solution for individualtrips• International Travel Desk to assist with flights toany destination in the world• Service of a Trip Manager - a feature unique toSentient Jet Charter, who personally overseesyour flight from start to finishSafety. It's a culture that runs through the entire Sentient organization. From our Chief Safety Officer to our service delivery teams, as well as the operators and pilots who have been carefully selected and certified to participate in our programs, safety is the job of every employee. Day or night, it doesn't stop after your flight. To that end, Sentient has established a comprehensive and unique 9-Point Safety Program developed in conjunction with some of the most senior aviation experts in the world. In an industry that demands high standards, Sentient strives to be the best.

Avantair is the only publicly traded, stand-alone operator in the aircraft industry. Avantair offers three unique programs (Fractional Ownership, Axis Lease Program, and the Edge Card) and access to the world's largest fleet of Piaggio Avanti aircraft. As the most fuel efficient aircraft in the industry, the Piaggio Avanti offers a stand-up cabin, over-sized leather captain chairs, fully enclosed private lavatory and whisper quiet ride. Avantair pilots follow strict work-hour restrictions and undergo mandatory ongoing training to exceed the strictest FAA standards and are consistently rated as excellent in satisfaction surveys by owners.

Executing tactical sales and marketing plan in the primary care and specialty marketplace. Emphasis on upper and lower respiratory disease states.• Achieved 118.63% quota attainment for Omnaris in Q4 2008.• Awarded regional contest winner for Alvesco Q4.• Launched two new drugs in 2008 - finishing with 1.4% and 1.2% territory market share, nationwide share 0.8% and 1.0%.***National contract ended with Sepracor.

Inside/Outside Sales Executive - B2BInitiated and closed numerous highly profitable B2B relationships by demonstrating features and benefits through the use of highly polished presentations. Assisted clients in the structuring of large and highly complex financial transactions, worked independently and with support staff and manager to keep client informed throughout the sales process, provided technical training/support to clients, and implemented client retention plan. • Ranked 6th in Region by 11th month - Top 18%. • Earned Company over $24 million in financial transactions in 10 months. • Exceeded sales expectations through internal/external marketing and client development initiatives.• Promoted by Management from 32 sales reps to educate, retain and professionally develop a multi-million company. • With own initiative, created strategic marketing campaigns to drive business & develop name recognition.***Due to the changing credit market, the company closed. 7200+ were laid off nationally.

Outside Sales Executive -B2BCultivated B2B client relationships through prospecting, cold calling, presentations, networking, direct marketing, and account servicing. Listened and responded to business clients needs by applying knowledge to secure profitable new clients and increased retention of existing clients. Led and directed marketing, sales strategy and campaign that helped company break into new markets. Sustained honesty and integrity throughout the process. • Increased branch annual sales by 65%.• Averaged $1.3 million in production each month. • Consistently met or exceeded sales production goals. • Awarded for strong quality control methods• Identified niche market that delivered above-average returns, adding more than 48% to profit margin. • Developed and implemented account retention program than maintained over 97% of new accounts and 100% for pre-existing accounts.

Inside/Outside Sales Executive - B2BAdvanced the organization’s profitability through new market and mass-market development. Duties included building business to business relationships thru cold calling, presentations, staffing of tradeshows, proposal writing, marketing and sales plan implementation and execution, networking, direct marketing, and account servicing. Performed project management throughout the sales process to include after action reviews and ensuring clients’ level of satisfaction exceeded expectations. • Landed Company’s #1 producing client - Applebee's International.• New account projects accounted for 37% of business unit’s year-end revenue.• Personally established several very profitable relationships. To name a few: Bayer Animal Health, Applebee’s International, Fleishman-Hillard, Barkley Evergreen & Partners, SoftVu-Shick, Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City, and Bernstein-Rein.• Raised customer satisfaction level to 95% (from 85%) by improving follow-up in the field.• 1 year internship senior year while attending the University of Kansas (2001 - 2002)