JOY LOWERY

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SUMMARY

Multi-faceted, efficient & reliable professional combined experience including sales management, project coordination, territory sales, trade show exhibition and coordination, marketing, supporting executives, sales and managers to improve internal operations for a small multi-million dollar business. Proficient in all of the standard office desktop software, database software and design programs. Diversified skill sets covering administrative support, client relations, writing, scheduling, account management and project management. Offering a unique combination of creativity and analytical skill.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ability to work independently

Time management

Strong problem solver

Resourceful

Meticulous attention to detail

Self-starter

Creative

Results-oriented

Travel Experience

EXPERIENCE

0 6/2016 TO Present National Sales & Marketing Director

Ford Hall Company, Inc. - Richmond, KY

Oversees the sale of wastewater equipment to both industrial and municipal clients in the US and internationally.

Direct Sales

Use of Independent manufacturers’ representatives

Maintain database of existing and potential clients

Coordinates with Engineers, City Managers, Contractors and Suppliers.

Develop and expand markets.

Generate and qualify leads

Coordinate and exhibit at 15+ tradeshows annually including international, national, state and regional throughout the United States.

Design tradeshow booths, all promotional items and sales support materials.

Follow up with potential clients

Implementing sales and marketing strategies

Oversee marketing

Plan and coordinate advertising

Evaluating job costs and preparing quotes, scopes

10/2013 TO 06/2016 Regional Sales (performed consecutively with Project Manager Position)

(Promoted to National Sales Director)

Ford Hall Company, Inc. - Richmond, KY

Oversees the sale of wastewater equipment to both industrial and municipal clients within 3 states

Direct Sales

Maintain database of existing and potential clients

Coordinates with Engineers, City Managers, Contractors and Suppliers.

Generate and qualify leads

Coordinate and exhibit at tradeshows annually including, national, state and regional throughout the territory.

Follow up with potential clients

Evaluating job costs and preparing quotes, scopes

10/2013 TO 10/2016 Project Manager (performed consecutively with Regional Sales Position)

(Promoted to National Sales Director)

Ford Hall Company, Inc. - Richmond, KY

Oversees all contracts, reviewing for compliance of contract documents, amends contracts and completes all signing of contracts.

Oversees each contract to make sure all deadlines are met with submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, shipping and installation of product.

Provides paperwork and proposals.

Coordinates with Engineers, City Managers, Contractors and Suppliers.

Manages all aspects of Project Management for 65 plus jobs at one time.

Strong verbal, written, sales and contract skills.

Reviews budget for jobs and keeps jobs within that budget.

Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks, can work under a strict deadline.

Strong Project Management Skills with traveling to job sites and plants.

Supervision over crews and scheduling all jobs in Work in Progress.

08/2006 TO 10/2013 Administrative Assistant/ Trade Show Coordinator

(Promoted to Project Manager)

Ford Hall Company, Inc. - Richmond, KY

Responsible for researching, scheduling, coordinating suppliers, preparing and shipping materials to 15 plus trade shows per year.

Assisting the National Sales Director daily, sending letters, faxes, updating specifications, researching potential and existing client information.

Preparing and sending time sensitive paperwork and proposals.

Converting filing to electronic system.

Updating literature, sales ads, and various customer lists on a regular basis.

Assisting the IT department with minor tasks, virus repairs, backups, changing out of hard drives, etc.

Designing mailings, and promotional items for various events throughout the years.

Capable of prioritizing multiple projects.

EDUCATION

2008-2009 Bluegrass Community and Technical College

2002-2006 Madison Central High School

Complete employment history and references available on request.

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