Sales Management

HELEN E. SHAIA

Event Planning ~ Event Production ~ Project Event Management

**** ******* **. **, *******, GA 30310 ( Mobile: 704-***-**** (

Email: aboe0n@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

ADVENTUROUS AND AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WHO UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF

DESIGNING CREATIVE PLATFORMS AND UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS IN CORPORATE BRANDING

AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. PROVEN ABILITY TO ORGANIZE PEOPLE AND

RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE GOALS AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE TARGET AUDIENCE.

Core Strengths and Skills:

( Exceeding Expectations

( Effective Communication

( Engaging the Client

( Collaboration &

Teamwork

( Ability to Meet

Deadlines

( Event Logistics

( Dedication & Tenacity

( Grace Under Pressure

RELEVANT eventS EXPERIENCE

EXECUTIVE VISIONS, INC. (EVI); ATLANTA, GA

2011 TO PRESENT

Program Assistant (Freelance)

Assist Program Managers with complete on-site meeting management and

execution of diverse special events. Deploy client-focused approach to

ensure seamless execution resulting in satisfied clients, vendors and

attendees. Travel extensively to handle pre-event set ups,

registration, food and beverage management, production and A/V support,

post-event wrap ups.

Major events include:

. McAfee Focus Security Conference held at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

General Sessions for 3,000 attendees featured keynote speakers such as

Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group of companies. Other

meeting elements included 70+ breakout sessions, Sponsor Expo and

numerous special events.

. Sales Meeting and Product Launch in Salt Lake City, UT for 18,000

attendees within the Nu Skin company. Facilitated movement between

the conference held at the Energy Solutions Arena and the trade show

held at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

. McDonald's Worldwide Convention and International event/conference for

numerous McDonald's franchisees, employees, suppliers, agency partners

& vendors. Included a high end musical production with performances by

multiple award winning musical artists.

CHARLOTTE ARRANGEMENTS; Charlotte, NC

Summer, 2007

Production Assistant/Intern

Completed full rotation through all aspects of proposal development, sales,

client services and operations for full-service destination management and

convention services company. Performed client needs analysis to develop

program content for meetings, tours and special events. Managed diverse

vendors such as entertainment, caterers, decorators and transportation

companies to deliver flawless events. Key clients included Wachovia, CVS

and Bank of America.

HELEN E. SHAIA

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ADDITIONAL SALES & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

SALES ASSISTANT

Pulte Homes; Atlanta, GA

2010 - 2011

Supported two on-site sales agents in master-planned townhome community in

Buckhead for national real estate developer. Key player in all new

business development activities, including lead generation, realtor

education, promotions and incentive development and market research.

Established credibility with future homeowners through knowledge of

community amenities, deed restrictions and covenants, the mortgage process

and construction management. Assisted in decision-making regarding

proposed design of speculative homes.

Assistant Manager

Emerson Joseph Salon; Charlotte, NC

2009 - 2010

Ensured a superior customer experience at premiere salon catering

exclusively to men's style and grooming needs. Comprehensively directed

all daily operational activities including a la carte services scheduling,

membership sales, inventory control and product sales. Demonstrated

excellent client relations, time management and troubleshooting skills.

Provided specialty esthetic services and built high rate of return clients

and high volume in product sales.

*Additional Retail Sales experience at Dillard's and The Body Shop in

Charlotte, NC. (2008-2009)

education & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION; 2007

Concentration in Public Relations; Minor in Hospitality and Tourism

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee, NC

Honors and Activities:

Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society in Social Sciences

Dean's List

Club Management Association of America

Western Carolina Mountain Heritage Day Marketing Committee, 2006 &

2007

Public Relations Student Society of America

The AIDS Memorial Quilt Event, Fall 2007

*Selected by PRSSA to give presentation at East Carolina University

about the logistical planning and

marketing strategy development for the event.

Aveda Institute; Charlotte, NC

Licensed Esthetician, 2009

Organized Earth Day Fundraising Event

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