Sarah Smith Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny/Remote

★ Hired to coordinate and execute virtual and in-person events while training clients on the use of the event management software application.★ Responsible for scheduling and engagement with speakers, data analysis, budgets, graphic design, and complex problem solving.★ Leverages insight into event requirements in order to recommend suitable software applications and virtual platforms.★ Successfully executed six corporate events with three in the planning… Show more ★ Hired to coordinate and execute virtual and in-person events while training clients on the use of the event management software application.★ Responsible for scheduling and engagement with speakers, data analysis, budgets, graphic design, and complex problem solving.★ Leverages insight into event requirements in order to recommend suitable software applications and virtual platforms.★ Successfully executed six corporate events with three in the planning stage.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT AX3 STUDIOSAx3 Studios specializes in producing corporate events, meetings and policy conferences around the world and online. Show less

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

★ Established the business, creating products from reclaimed wood to meet customer specifications for look, size, color, and finish.★ Showcased the company and its product through social media marketing.★ For each project, formulated cost estimates and developed financial reports.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT WOOD VIBESWood Vibes is a provider of custom woodworking projects.

Remote

★ Oversaw event management and strategic partnerships, including the organization’s annual forum, which attracted nearly 1000 online attendees, 25 sponsors, and had a budget of $275,000. Scheduled sessions by more than 100 speakers.★ Led project management, budget administration, vendor relations, and engagement with event sponsors.★ Performed research into software applications to facilitate virtual events and streamline daily operational workflows.★ Increased the… Show more ★ Oversaw event management and strategic partnerships, including the organization’s annual forum, which attracted nearly 1000 online attendees, 25 sponsors, and had a budget of $275,000. Scheduled sessions by more than 100 speakers.★ Led project management, budget administration, vendor relations, and engagement with event sponsors.★ Performed research into software applications to facilitate virtual events and streamline daily operational workflows.★ Increased the number of annual forum attendees by 200% in one year.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT WILD NETWORKThe Women Innovators & Leaders Development (WILD) Network supports global development leaders at all stages of their careers, and their employers, to become even stronger leaders and to foster cultures of inclusive leadership. Show less

Remote

★ Advanced from an initial role as Technical Virtual Assistant to Director of Virtual Assistant in less than a year.★ Supervised 22 virtual assistants worldwide, with accountability for hiring, onboarding, and training.★ Supported approximately 100 clients, negotiating agreements and assigning virtual assistants, each handling up to eight accounts.★ Successfully reduced budgeted hours by 40% and introduced best practices to lower churn by 20%.★ In the role of… Show more ★ Advanced from an initial role as Technical Virtual Assistant to Director of Virtual Assistant in less than a year.★ Supervised 22 virtual assistants worldwide, with accountability for hiring, onboarding, and training.★ Supported approximately 100 clients, negotiating agreements and assigning virtual assistants, each handling up to eight accounts.★ Successfully reduced budgeted hours by 40% and introduced best practices to lower churn by 20%.★ In the role of Technical Virtual Assistant, worked with clients to coordinate projects that included website development, CRM configurations, and the execution of virtual events.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT HEARTCORE WORXHeartCore Worx provides virtual assistant services to companies of all sizes. Show less

Launched home-based, custom sewing, appliqué, embroidery and monogramming business. Services include baby gift items, children's clothes, pillows, window treatments and other various items.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

★ Supported project managers by collecting and evaluating data on project statuses and funding, influencing planning and prioritization.★ Credited with improving accountability by 75% and completion by 40% through the development of a project matrix in Microsoft SharePoint.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT CARLISLE & GALLAGHER CONSULTING GROUPCarlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group is a management and technology consulting firm that delivers… Show more ★ Supported project managers by collecting and evaluating data on project statuses and funding, influencing planning and prioritization.★ Credited with improving accountability by 75% and completion by 40% through the development of a project matrix in Microsoft SharePoint.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT CARLISLE & GALLAGHER CONSULTING GROUPCarlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group is a management and technology consulting firm that delivers large-scale, complex technology solutions for financial services organizations. Show less

Compiled category sales plans and presented recommendations to upper management for store placement during sales cycles.Analyzed weekly sales figures determining most profitable placement of impulse product in stores chain wide. Developed business plan for cash wraps and impulse areas of the stores which improved visual presentation and increased sales and margin per square foot.Designed and implemented new strategic planograms to improve store compliance, resulting in increased… Show more Compiled category sales plans and presented recommendations to upper management for store placement during sales cycles.Analyzed weekly sales figures determining most profitable placement of impulse product in stores chain wide. Developed business plan for cash wraps and impulse areas of the stores which improved visual presentation and increased sales and margin per square foot.Designed and implemented new strategic planograms to improve store compliance, resulting in increased revenue and profitability. Established training manual for business partners and buying team members in order to effectively use submission database systems.Devised Standards document for cash wraps and impulse areas, emphasizing compliance by all Merchandising Managers to improve collaboration with buyers Show less

Managed overall business activities and support staff. Communicated with clients to evaluate their needs and recommend solutions, thereby, creating leads for other internal teams to drive increased revenue.Analyzed deposit opportunities for generation of leads to treasury management and other internal teams to drive profit and customer satisfaction.Supported $88 million deposit client with treasury management needs acting as a conduit for set up and daily interactions, delivering… Show more Managed overall business activities and support staff. Communicated with clients to evaluate their needs and recommend solutions, thereby, creating leads for other internal teams to drive increased revenue.Analyzed deposit opportunities for generation of leads to treasury management and other internal teams to drive profit and customer satisfaction.Supported $88 million deposit client with treasury management needs acting as a conduit for set up and daily interactions, delivering excellent relationship management as a team.Designed and implemented test marketing campaign to measure effectiveness of electronic versus print mediums, which provided information to guide future campaigns.Implemented new software to facilitate sharing key customer information among team members in satellite locations which improved client service and satisfaction.Devised and delivered weekly training sessions to educate support staff on new policies, procedures and products which empowered staff to provide outstanding customer service, gain new skills and grow in their position. Created recognition weekend to reward non-commissioned business partners for high-end referrals, taking the process from conception to implementation. Effectively planned all aspects of semi-annual team meetings developing presentations, task and people assignments while anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks. Coordinated state wide conferences marshalling people, funding, materials and support to ensure a successful event; assumed additional project planning duties while continuing to support the efforts of the Bank's Economic Development Officer. Show less

Integral member of team that progressed from a startup group to generating 156% portfolio growth in a five month period.Completed over 240 proposals, generated over 50 loan documentation packages, processed over 70 loans for booking.Coordinated with the Central Operations Area to determine a standard on Public & Institutional Banking documentation going forward in order to meet public statutes and bank requirements.Developed relationships with the main business partner's Public… Show more Integral member of team that progressed from a startup group to generating 156% portfolio growth in a five month period.Completed over 240 proposals, generated over 50 loan documentation packages, processed over 70 loans for booking.Coordinated with the Central Operations Area to determine a standard on Public & Institutional Banking documentation going forward in order to meet public statutes and bank requirements.Developed relationships with the main business partner's Public Finance Group colleagues in order to create rapport for future referral opportunities.Provided specialized customer service to high-level clients. Processed loan payments/advances and responded to customer requests.Developed an organized tracking system for multiple draw construction loans. Show less