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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Manage production and custom builder accounts; serve as liaison between builder and company to address needs /problems and provide appropriate solutions; negotiate contracts for builder appliance packages; manage sales pipeline, source and follow up on builder lead for new sales opportunities; walk sites to determine site readiness.

Tucson, Az

Plan and implement large scale Association events (10,000+ attendees); negotiate contracts with 3rd party facilities and services (i.e. audio visual, show decorator,catering; printing, graphic design); manage advertising agency to coordinate all major event advertising (radio, tv, print, digital) and public relations ($85K budget); manage event website, mobile app, Facebook and Instagram; secure sponsorships (up to $120K); cultivate and manage Builder and sponsor participant relations; produce weekly event eblast through Constant Contact; prepare budgets and perform budget analysis after each major event; prepare event metrics for Executive Officer and Board.

Tucson, Az

Developed and implemented biannual Home Show at the Tucson Convention Center that attracted more than 10,000 attendees, 300+ exhibitors, 100 SAHBA member volunteers and grossing $435-$500K; negotiated multiple contracts (i.e. facility, show decorator, catering, AV equipment, security); managed advertising agency that coordinated all show media, public relations and marketing; maintained home show website, Facebook and Twitter; sold exhibitor booths and major sponsorships; prepared budgets and performed budget analysis after each show; designed home show manual and exhibitor contracts; managed (300+) exhibitor relationships as the Association’s representative; prepared home show metrics for Executive Officer and Board; worked with Membership Coordinator to support member relationships and encourage non-member exhibitors to consider membership for expanded benefits; managed part-time Home Show Coordinator.

Tucson, Az

Implemented HR policies and procedures; handled employee relations issues; assisted managers with development plans, disciplinary issues, performance improvement plans, and compensation; advise on employee benefit plans; participated in bi-annual Talent Analysis of Division; submitted new position requisitions; reviewed resumes and conducted pre-screen and in-person interviews; conducted new hire orientations; performed background checks, drug screens and E-Verify; assisted with payroll issues; coordinated all Division quarterly meetings; participated in management and sales meetings; managed office; assisted Director of Sales in sales administration.

Tucson, Az

Established networking relationships with realtors, broker offices, and companies; presented monthly to real estate agencies; marketed all Pulte communities to leads and agents through national marketing campaigns, emails, phone calls, and in-person presentations on a daily/weekly/monthly basis; set appointments with on-site sales counselors; communicated current inventory to prospective buyers and agents; developed marketing materials; served as back-up site sales agent; partnered with Pulte Mortgage to pre-qualify prospective buyers; managed lead bank software; participated in all sales events and represented company at trade shows; prepared monthly metrics.

Tucson, Az

Implemented HR policies and procedures; handled employee relations issues; conducted all training sessions for employees and managers (i.e. Performance Based Management, DISC Training); coordinated all FMLA, Short/Long Term Disability, and Workers Comp; assisted managers with performance appraisals, development plans, disciplinary issues, compensation; advised on employee benefit plans; served on various HR committees to promote employee engagement, diversity and inclusion; managed electronic applicant tracking and candidate assessment tool software; posted job openings; reviewed resumes and conducted pre-screen and in-person interviews; prepared and presented offer letters; conducted new hire orientations; performed background checks and E-Verify; assisted with payroll; provided monthly metrics for staffing and recruiting.

Tucson, Az

Planned and implemented programs, classes and special community-wide events (recreational, social, cultural, travel and entertainment); oversaw staffing, facility maintenance, room scheduling and program participation; negotiated contracts for facility supplies, security system, fitness equipment, instructors and website portal; developed rules and regulations manual; designed newsletter-including articles, photographs, and advertising; established clubs; negotiated contracts for room rentals; worked with commercial builder to obtain permits, cable/gas hook-ups, sound systems, audiovisual set-up and completion of punch-lists; coordinated with marketing to launch successful grand opening of facility.

Columbus, Oh

Served on committee to host annual Gala Event at Nationwide Blue Jacket Arena hosting 1,000+ guests; coordinated silent and live auction; solicited corporate vendors; designed and edited program booklet, bid sheets and displays; organized bidding and check-out procedures.

Oshkosh, Wi

Served on Executive Committee for Winefeast 2002 & 2003 –wine tasting event hosting 1000+ attendees at the EEA Air Venture Museum; solicited corporate sponsorship for program; approved design and printing of program booklet; coordinated silent auction (solicitation and packaging of items, set-up, check-out procedures, bid sheets, printing); assisted with selection of event facility.

Tucson, Az

Developed and implemented all University recruitment events on campus and throughout the state of Arizona; secured speakers and coordinated travel arrangements; monitored proper expenditures for programs and prepared budget reports; negotiated facilities and outside vendors; contracted catering & A/V; maintained all correspondence for programs; oversaw the design and printing of program literature and mailings; coordinated special tours; designed training manuals and PowerPoint presentations; trained 65 volunteers to provide campus tours and assist in special event activities; trained national alumni recruiters.

Tucson, Az

Coordinated orientation events for approximately 8,000 participants; designed and edited program guidebooks; negotiated facilities for in and out-of-state programs; scheduled all A/V and room set-up needs; contracted catering; secured guest speakers; coordinated all travel arrangements; assisted with training academic advisors for summer orientation; responsible for hiring and training 35 member Orientation Leader staff; instructor for leadership course (Executive Student Training in Higher Education – FCR297B).