JILL T. SUTHERLAND
Carrollton, KY 41008
E-mail: abin9w@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Alltech, Inc., 2007 to 2010, Nicholasville, KY
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: Responsible for managing, supporting,
and trouble-shooting 500 mobile phone lines in North America. Supported
MIS internationally in 120+ countries for 2000 employees. Managed loaner
phones, employee IRU accounts, and billing/reporting. Analyzed data and
implemented major cost-cutting procedures with outstanding results (savings
of $500K annually.) Maintained excellent relationships with employees and
sales representatives.
RE/MAX Creative Realty, 2004 to 2007, Lexington, KY
AWARD WINNING REALTOR with ability to successfully close sales. Received
Platinum Award for Customer Service as well as Re/Max's prestigious
President's award and the Re/Max 100% Award for sales performance. Earned
six Real Estate designations of higher learning (ABR, ALHS, CRS, CSP, GRI,
and QSC) to enhance expertise. Performance included continuous
prospecting, networking, and relationship building. Implemented effective
marketing and advertising strategies. Utilized superior skills in
communication, finance, business development, and administration.
Hendricks Team at RE/MAX, 2002 to 2004, Lexington, KY
LISTING COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT TO BROKER, REALTOR: Responsible for company
listings; coordinated new construction with builders, implemented systems
for logistics and follow-up; created marketing materials; analyzed
market/sales trends; bookkeeper; special projects manager; customer
service; and assistant to Broker.
Volunteer, Homemaker, 1986 to 2003, Lexington, KY
VOLUNTEER for the Lexington Humane Society, Parents' Place Advisory Board-
on Board for 6 years and served as Treasurer and Chairperson, PTA Board
Member, Girl Scout Leader, and completed UK's Master Gardener Program.
Host Communications, Inc., 1984 to 1986, Lexington, KY
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO: Assisted President with all aspects of a
operating a multi-facetted corporation. Required utmost confidentiality,
taking minutes for various Boards, handling highly confidential contracts
and materials, ability to anticipate needs, prioritize, interface,
initiate, and progress toward attaining goals.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Audio/Visual Services: Served as Project
Coordinator, Research Assistant, Media Buyer, and Bookkeeper for clients
such as Toyota, Buick, NCAA, and Keeneland. Promoted to Assistant to the
President.
International Spike, Inc., 1983 to 1984, Lexington, KY
PACKAGING, SALES AND MARKETING COORDINATOR: Reported to CFO. Responsible
for data collection/analysis/preparation of sales and marketing reports;
assisted in the planning, research, development, marketing, and sales of
new and existing products worldwide; responsible for packaging, consumer
promotions, advertising, and sales support materials in conjunction with Ad
agency.
Shawmut Bank of Boston, NA, 1980 to 1982, Boston, MA
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING COORDINATOR: Responsible for serving as a
liaison between 13 banks, their line divisions, and the advertising agency;
coordinated projects and materials for print, radio, and television;
developed promotions; managed telethons, art exhibits, and sporting events
Executive Boxes. Maintained/monitored funds dedicated to the advertising
budget.
ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF CORPORATION RELATIONS: Responsible for organizing
special events and community activities sponsored by the bank, press
releases, and assisting Director with annual report.
Harvard Business School, 1978 to 1980, Boston, MA
OFFICE MANAGER - Management Communications: Responsible for managing an
office for nine professors, supervised support staff, handled public
relations.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS: Implemented and executed
Executive Continuing Education in conjunction with Harvard Business School
Professors.
EDUCATION:
SIMMONS COLLEGE, Boston, MA
Completed one-year coursework toward a Master's Degree in Communication
Management
KATHERINE GIBBS SCHOOL, Boston, MA
Certified Graduate, Business and Executive Administrative Assistant Program
WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY, Springfield, OH
Received Bachelor of Arts degree. Exchange Student for one term in
Cuernavaca, Mexico, studied Spanish. Member of Chi Omega Sorority; Little
Sister of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.