NANETTE W. FOGHT

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Growth Oriented Leader in the non-profit sector Proven Fund Raiser

Customer & Member Focused Problem Solver

Strong work ethic Innovative Thinker

Team Player Effective Communicator

Network of Business & Community Leaders in the Metroplex and across Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President, Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce February 2014 to Present

Brought in to reenergize the Chamber and address shortcomings in revenue and membership. Drove annual increase in membership of 23%. Increased Platinum Membership by 12%, to highest level to date. Increased attendance at State of the City event by 59% over three years. Brought in Wells Fargo, Southern Glazers, Coca-Cola, Doubletree/ Hilton and a number of mid-size accounts. Worked with Board of Directors, C Level Business Executives, City Council & Mayor. Brought in world class speakers: Peter Buffet, Amy Purdy and other industry leaders.

Senior Sales Specialist, Marriott International, Dallas, TX. March 2010 to Sept. 2011

Successfully grew government and corporate accounts. Increased account base by 78% while prospecting and developing new business strategies. Called on C Level executives and decision makers at Ericsson, Atmos Energy, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon. Increased new accounts by 10%. Promoted to Regional Sales Specialist in 2010. Closed seven new major accounts in 2010.

Sales Manager, Marriott Residence Inn January 1996 to May 1998

Awarded National Sales Team of the Year 1997. Closed Lucent, Countrywide and other accounts enabling achievements of 149% of sales and revenue budge

EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIP & AWARDS

Awarded Marriott Sales team of the year for Southwest Region 1997

1997 Marriott Effective Prospecting & Sales Negotiations

1998 Marriott Foundations of Leadership

2006-2009 Southern Methodist University Academic Language Therapist

1984-1988 Southern Methodist University - B.A. in Psychology

Junior League of Dallas - Volunteer Activities 1998-2006:

Genesis Women’s Shelter, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Interfaith Housing Coalition, Girls Inc., Senior Citizen Program through YMCA

References available upon request