Janell M. Wells
***** **** ***** #*, ****** WA **198
Cell: 253-***-****
************@*****.***
Professional Experiences
July 2007- Seniority Inc. at Judson Park Retirement Community Des
Moines, WA
Current Sales Assistant and Project Coordinator
. As Project Coordinator, I receive special projects on top of
my daily sales assistant tasks while prioritizing effectively
and efficiently.
o Creating corporate presentations
o Editing extensive marketing plan drafts for communities
o Compiling reports from communities into corporate
reports
o Act as the go-to person for our CRM and financial
database software
o Defined business needs, communicated directly with
developer, refined database, tested, deployed and
trained new customer preference database.
o Working with tight deadlines while producing projects
online and complete
. Coordinated many logistics of the Grand Opening celebration
involving; planning meetings, volunteer coordination, space
and flow planning and overall event flawlessness.
. Acted as Project Manager for Move-In Process and assisted in
operations during the opening of 64 new apartment homes on
campus, oversaw a year prior and a year and half after
project completion.
. Prepares several weekly/monthly corporate reports for crucial
information tracking purposes.
. Creates direct mail, advertisements, flyers, creative
letters, and other marketing material.
. Updates community website while pursuing a greater knowledge
of developing useful and creative ways to attract customers
via web.
. Daily uses customer service skills with residents,
prospective residents, prospect families, employees, vendors
and the corporate office though telephone, email, and in
person.
Jan 2007- North Park University, Office of Alumni Chicago, IL
May 2007 Events and Marketing Intern
. Strategically developed direct mail system for University.
Includes training guide, user checklist, decision analysis
and pricing guide. Oversaw project from strategy to
execution.
. Research, develop and implement Chicago land annual event
series for Alumni Program.
. Develop content for Visitor Info website for University
including maps, directions, lodging, restaurants and
resources.
June 2006- Starbucks Coffee Company, Corporate Seattle, WA
August 2006 Foodservice-Inside Sales Intern
. Created a competitive analysis and product comparison of 53
companies for the national Foodservice dept, presented to
upper and mid level management.
. Compiled a five brand marketing and sales support book used
by inside sales representatives for sales aid as well as a
training guide.
. Gained exposure to a corporate environment and senior
leadership though participation in intern development program
which included 70 participants.
. Gained exposure to the functioning of a foodservice company.
Worked with inside sales team, but also had contact with
upper management, marketing, and customer service.
June 2005- Covenant Shores Retirement Community Mercer Island, WA
August 2005 Move-in Coordinator
. Coordinated and facilitated a smooth transition for residents
in the newly open building on campus.
. Managed communications and support to new residents,
families, all third-parties and internal departments around
campus before, during, and after move-in process.
. Assisted Marketing Director in implementing luncheons, tours
and communications.
April 2002- Albertson Law Group Kent, WA
August 2004 Marketing/Legal Assistant
. Contacted and corresponded to follow-up with prospective
clients after seminar programs.
. Created annual legal seminar flyer that was mailed to over
6,000 clients.
. Assisted in marketing for new escrow service by developing
mailings.
Education
May 2007 North Park University Chicago, IL
B.S. in Business and Economics (concentration in marketing)
Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Access, Outlook)
. Software: REPS (leads database), MarginMagic (financial
software), InDesign, Sitemason
Awards
. Received, "Sales Support Person of the Year" award at the
Seniority Sales Leadership conference 2009.
. Received, "Ruby Slipper" award at the Seniority Sales
Leadership conference 2008.
. Received the ABHOW, "Circle of Excellence" award for the year
2008.
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