Whitney Morris
Torrance
Summary
Business development professional with track record of driving growth and uncovering opportunities. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and client relationship management. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing demands. Known for leadership, negotiation, and effective communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Executive
Eleven Sound LLC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for expansion.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement targeted marketing campaigns, improving brand awareness.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and relationships.
- Streamlined sales processes, resulting in improved efficiency and faster deal closure rates.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in business development and client management strategies.
- Entertained high level clients through events, pickleball, travel and more
Executive Producer
LA Studios/ Margarita Mix Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
06.2005 - 01.2025
- Produced over $3 million in revenue each fiscal year
- Pitched and featured on the front cover of Mix Magazine April 2019 Issue
- Talent recruitment for the industry’s most elite Audio Engineers, Producers, Client Service Team, and Assistants
- Shot and created Bio-Reels for each artist
- Performed live presentations of our company’s Bio Reels to advertising agencies and production companies across the nation
- Created and maintained the company’s social media platforms
- Attended industry award shows across the world and accepted awards on behalf of my talent through speeches in front of audiences
- Entertained clients through meals, professional sports games, concerts, golf tournaments, red carpet volunteer events and more.
- Provided volunteer opportunities for staff
- Hosted large industry events from traditional to themes for over 400 clients
- Hosted intimate gatherings for selected groups of clientele such as baby showers, engagement parties, happy hours, birthdays and more.
- Bid all projects with existing and potential clients
- Negotiated rates per project or campaign
- Scheduled hour by hour, per project, per talent, per studio
- Dailey client and prospective client outreach by in person meetings, phone calls, emails, presentations, and social media.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Dual Minor Anthropology & Sociology
Northern Arizona University
05-2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Sales and marketing
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship building
- Sales presentations
- New business development
- Relationship building and management
- Relationship building and rapport
- Pickleball Coach
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ScheduALL
- Outlook
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Eleven Sound LLC
01.2025 - Current
Executive Producer
LA Studios/ Margarita Mix Santa Monica
06.2005 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Dual Minor Anthropology & Sociology
Northern Arizona University