Liz Van Hees, Assoc. Iida Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

Lighting Associates, Inc., a Georgia-based architectural lighting sales agency specializing in commercial, industrial, hospitality and other sectors, counsels and serves the design community throughout the southeast. Our mission is to provide top quality lighting, efficient service and knowledgeable assistance from our team of dedicated employees. Founded in 1981, we have now grown to represent over 100+ quality specification grade manufacturers that offer a tremendous variety of lighting products. Time after time, we provide our specification, contractor and distributor community a complete package of products to meet all lighting needs.

Greater Atlanta Area

Representing industry-leading lighting and controls manufacturers who share our passion for innovation, leveraging leading-edge technologies to create intelligent, sustainable lighting solutions that enhance the visual environment for customers.

Norcross, Ga

Representatives of Innovative, High-Quality Lighting Fixtures and Controls to Georgia’s Commercial, Residential, Industrial & Institutional Markets

Greater Atlanta Area

*Volunteer Position*Appointed to Connections Committee 2007, promoted to Vice-Chair 2010, advanced to Chair 2011Manage team responsible for inviting, attracting and connecting guests and new members leading to years of record growthInitiated invitation to Rev. Adam Hamilton of Church of the Resurrection, Kansas City, KS and arranged full to capacity speaking event May 2014 – Dunwoody UMCGuide and motivate the church’s efforts to improve community outreach, guest experience, SUMC introductory class, and new member connectionSteward budgetary funds for efficiency and effectivenessPlan, arrange and supervise new member connection eventsServe as Facilitator and Secretary for monthly team meetingCommunicate progress to fellow church leadership through written and oral reports at monthly meetings as a member of Administrative CouncilMitigated new member attrition and maintained growth through two Senior Pastor changesElected by Staff Pastor Parish Relations Chair to greet and support incoming Senior Pastor’s wife and family

Atlanta, Ga

New Construction and Remodel Space Planning.Lighting DesignKitchen & Bath DesignExterior and Interior Color SpecialistCADRendering

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed all aspects of sales for audio visual distribution company associated with the manufacturers’ representative firm Created, fostered and maintained customer relationships and satisfaction with industry contractors, distributors and consultantsResearched and created new product opportunities for sales growth and niche fulfillmentFormed new manufacturer relationships and strategized pricing and market entry with suppliersTracked inventories of approximately $400,000 for sale and for sales representatives’ demosAuthorized all organization payables

Greater Atlanta Area

Knowledgeable of the products, policies and procedures of represented manufacturersDesigned audio visual systems and aided in technical support Provided customer service and maintained relationships with over 500 audio visual contractorsRepresented at industry tradeshows and manufacturer trainings

Bachelor'S Degree, Interior Design

FIDER Accredited

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administraton- Marketing With Emphasis In Sales