Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Verve City Church and Villa D'Este Fountains and Statuary, specializing in engagement strategy and business analysis. Excelled in communication and relationship management and strategic thinking, boosting participation and profits by over 30%. Skilled in event coordination and proposal development, fostering growth and community connections. Successful at keeping customers happy and working with cross-functional teams to manage the entire sales process. Collaborative and hardworking with a flexible approach and strategic mindset.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engagement
Verve City Church
09.2019 - 10.2024
Created and maintained physical and electronic personnel records for approximately 2000 church attendees and volunteers.
Developed and implemented dynamic communication strategies.
Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
Consulted with a team of 15-20 on established best practices and process improvements.
Developed special event plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Contacted community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
Helped to design and edit publications such as brochures and classroom materials.
Collaborated with additional staff, volunteers and outside sources to manage seamless Sunday lobby experiences.
Developed fundraising activity plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Sales Manager
Villa D'Este Fountains and Statuary
01.1999 - 01.2019
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.
Drove sales by developing high dollar contract sales.
Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented a training program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Maintained business operations and controlled expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales by 20%
Coached and promoted high-achieving sales employees to fill leadership positions.
Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
05.1999
Skills
Relationship management
Proposal development
Prospect identification
Accounts payable
Business analysis
Project planning
Engagement strategy
Event coordination
Strategic thinking
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Achieved fundraising goals through effectively helping with promotional set-ups and consistent communication about changing needs and deadlines.
Supervised team of 11 staff members and a volunteer staff of 50+.
Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction.
Achieved higher attendance and participation in programs through effectively helping with ease of registrations and coordinating video teachings with instructional material.
Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product complaints and customer satisfaction.
Timeline
Director of Engagement
Verve City Church
09.2019 - 10.2024
Sales Manager
Villa D'Este Fountains and Statuary
01.1999 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mt. San Antonio College
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