OBJECTIVE
To support an organization by using my flexibility, enthusiastic attitude
and prior business skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scarritt Group, Inc. March 2010 - Present
Scarritt Group, Inc. is a full service meeting planning company
specializing in logistics coordination. Approximately 85% of Scarritt
Group's business is pharmaceutical and 60% takes place internationally.
Account Executive (Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, and Biotech
Markets)
Home office - Durham, NC
. Chosen to lead the company's expansion into the Mid Atlantic Region by
performing sales calls and detailed capabilities presentations to
Clinical Research Organizations.
. Maintaining relationships with over fifty new contacts and managing
the client development process with seven new customers, overseeing
budgets up to and exceeding $1M.
. Conduct proposal review and bid presentation meetings with clients and
operational staff.
. Establish deadlines and partner with internal departments to obtain
requested information.
. Oversee all pricing estimates ensuring accuracy and client
specifications.
. Managing multiple programs and providing weekly status reports to
senior management team.
. Generate various sales and expense reports, manage expense account,
and handle RFPs, proposals, master service agreements, confidentiality
agreements, and scopes of work.
Athena Forum, LLC March 2005 - July 2009
Athena Forum is a leading provider of online clinical education for RN case
managers in hospitals and health plans. Health plan clients include Aetna,
Blue Cross of Massachusetts, AmeriGroup, Inc., and Humana. Hospital
customers include Mayo Clinic, Abbott Northwestern, Sutter Health, and
Seton Health.
Enrollment Manager
Home office - Durham, NC
. Developed relationships, understood clients' needs, prepared
customized proposals and delivered value added presentations.
. Composed personalized letters and executed e-mail marketing campaigns.
. Created client agreements, issued and tracked invoices, and generated
various reports.
. Provided ongoing training to nurses to be able to use and access
online clinical courses and tools.
. Maintained client data base and developed customer business and bio
data concurrently with territory growth to support future sales and
provide effective forecasting.
. Resolved issues related to programs and redirected activities if
clients were not participating.
Global Hyatt Corporation January 1999 - February 2004
Global Hyatt Corporation is one of the largest and most recognized leaders
in the hotel and resort industry. Award winning and lauded for their
exceptional customer service and accommodations.
Sales Manager (High Tech, Financial, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
and Association Markets)
Hyatt Harborside Boston, MA Jun 2002 - Feb 2004
Hyatt Regency La Jolla La Jolla, CA Jul 2000 - Nov 2001
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ Jan 1999 - Jul 2000
Global Hyatt Corporation cont'd
. Managed client programs by creating personalized proposals, performing
detailed presentations, developing and negotiating all contracts, and
handling logistics planning.
. Communicated with various departments on a daily basis to ensure the
success of client programs.
. Generated various reports and maintained thorough knowledge of company
software, pricing structures and contractual terms and conditions.
. Answered telephone calls, scheduled appointments, and met with
customers face to face.
. Created marketing materials, prepared mailing lists, mail merged
documents and stuffed and mailed materials.
. Planned meetings for internal and external clients: Handled pre/post
meetings, ordered supplies and equipment, negotiated vendor contracts,
communicated needs to various departments, organized
speakers/presentations, catered food, and prepared final invoices.
. Managed daily calendar and handled travel arrangements.
. Attended departmental meetings on Director's behalf and relayed
relevant information to team.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF RALEIGH JANUARY 2008 - JULY 2009
The Children's House of Raleigh was a non-profit Montessori school serving
children ages 3 to 6 years old. The mission of the school was to provide
quality, affordable and easily accessible Montessori education for families
in the local community.
Secretary of the Board of Directors May 2008 - July 2009
Volunteer January 2008 - May 2008
. More than doubled enrollments within two months by researching and
contacting local markets allowing the school to stay open for the
2008/2009 school year.
. Created updated presentation materials for tours, media campaigns,
tradeshows and events.
. Helped organize, raise money, and secure sponsors for the school's
annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser, which generated the most revenue in
the school's history.
. Worked on a capital campaign which helped raise $500.00 to purchase
needed school materials.
. Ensured positive resolution of any issues or concerns related to
teachers and parents.
. Recorded minutes for monthly board meetings and distributed to board
members.
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University August 1994 - December 1998
Bachelor of Science, Business - Hotel and Restaurant Management.
. GPA: 3.29
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, GroupWise, Envision,
Room Viewer, Property Management Systems (PMS), and ACT Client Management
Software.