Karen Weisberg
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617-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Consistent achievement in the promotional products industry and non-profit fundraising. Instrumental in developing relationships, assessing, designing, and implementing promotional award campaigns to reflect company brand and culture. Self-motivated, creative problem-solver, team player, and detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brown and Bigelow 2017 to 2018
Newton, MA
Office Coordinator and Sales Representative
• Provide support to local and Eastern Regional Office as needed to meet needs of management and sales team
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and communications
• Research new product opportunities for clients and sales team
• Work with external vendors and coordinate promotional product meetings
• Responsible for product ordering, invoicing, and billing processes
• Maintain client portfolio for promotional items and award programs New England Promotions and Marketing (NEPM) 1991 to 2017 Wilbraham, MA
Senior Sales Account Manager
• Exclusive responsibility for preparing, creating, and maintaining reward campaigns
• Implement unique, innovative, and proactive monitoring processes to ensure timeliness and high quality programs
• Oversee online promotional stores and incentive programs for educational, financial, non- profit, and technology institutions
• Research and develop specialization processes, promotional products, and programs
• Ongoing recruitment and enhancement of client portfolio while maintaining satisfaction of current clients
• Develop client specific programs based on needs and events
• Manage and oversee the integration of the client, suppliers, and warehouse coordinators
• Extensive coordination and preparation of presentations reflecting the clients' creative and financial expectations while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Coordinate, communicate, and contribute to the overall mission and goals of NEPM
• Support, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with all NEPM staff
• Provide financial and technical support to office staff and customers
• Responsible for independent home satellite office
• Maintain overall office operations, equipment, and ordering systems
• Continuous communication and exceptional rapport with home office associates
• Monitor national and international production, shipping, and delivery Karen Weisberg (page 2)
FUNDRAISING / DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Brookline Senior Center, Brookline, MA 2011 to present Special Events Volunteer (Fall Benefit, Food Bank, Bingo Night)
• Assist with development and activity events
• Secure, track, and manage in-kind partners and donations
• Support sponsorship newsletter advertisements
• Create and foster relationships with local businesses
• Assist in obtaining sponsorships to underwrite events
• Participate in event planning and implementation SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Project Management
• Product Presentation Software
• Microsoft Office
• Business Writing
• Professional Communication