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Houston, Tx

• Consistently increased lead sources and website traffic by developing and executing marketing plans including all internal and external communications as well as marketing deliverables of direct mail and email campaigns, webinars, videos, event, social media and website messaging, brochures, newsletters and advertising.• Supervised the development of online content and website messaging.• Designed dynamic sales presentations and best practice guidelines.• Consulted with clients and prospects at industry trade shows and hosted events. • Controlled all aspects of U.S. Energy advertising, sponsorships and promotions, including drafting creative briefs, space procurement and budget management.• Measured, analyzed and reported on all program metrics using the results to make continuous improvements• Managed all aspects of IHS hosted events across the U.S. including start to finish project management, agenda setting, budget mapping and management, venue selection, vendor and staff coordination, contract negotiations, promotional campaigns, procurement of promotional items, setup, execution, and reporting.

• Served as the main interface between sales/marketing and corporate departments.•Designed and lead sales training courses at national sales meetings and new hire orientations.• Managed sales commissions on a quarterly revenue of over $35 million, dealing with all facets, including administration, accounting accruals, reporting and analysis. • Designed sales forecasting models for the CFO and Board of Directors.• Facilitated week long sales meetings and regional management meetings with top executives, including working with onsite coordinators, greeting attendees, and ensuring smooth flow of the agenda.• Consulted with marketing on customer segmentation projects, new product initiatives, and promotional materials.

• Developed and managed over 400 client accounts including prospecting, drafting proposals, and contract negotiations• Coordinated with corporate marketing on new product research and campaigns.• Generated new business through networking, sales calls, and various other sales activities.• Designed and coordinated sales meetings and customer appreciation events for clients.

• Oversaw all aspects of client service including tracking client histories and invoicing.• Served as an interface between the sales force and operations.• Trained and developed new team members in the above programs and department procedures.

Taught 5th grade math, science, and social studies in an urban ESL elementary school.

• Assisted clients and over 100 insurance agents by handling over 150 calls per day.• Managed audits and billing for the corporate office.• Tracked client records and produced billing reports using Excel.

Mba, Marketing

GPA- 3.8 Summa Cum Laude

Ba, Theatre Arts

GPA- 4.0 Summa Cum Laude