Event Specialist / Area Manager
Resume:
Megan Bowen
Tempe, AZ *****
***.*.*****@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Event Planner/ Wedding Specialist/ Sales Strategist
• Dedicated and versatile event and sales specialist whose work directly aligns with company’s mission statement.
• Superior prioritization, project management and sales skills. Outstanding multi-tasker. Meticulous organization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train peers in best practices.
• Entrepreneurial minded with a strong business acumen.
• Passion for small business, wedding, and corporate events planning. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TP Orthodontics, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Medical manufacturer, providing complete portfolio of orthodontic products. West Coast Area Manager January 2015 to Present
• Manages a team of Territory Managers responsible for more than 30% of total domestic revenue.
• Responsible for all product, clinical, and procedure related training as well as the development and implementation of training programs.
• Highly valued by Executive Leadership in the organization and implementation of new company policy as well as quick turn around of time sensitive material
• Largely relied upon for expertise on company products, systems, and procedures
• Responsible for development and transition to I/O sales strategy both logistical and conceptual implementation
• Provides direction and insight to multiple departments to improve efficiency
• Identifies solutions to unique problems as they arise
• Works hand in hand with Executive Leadership to harness relationship driven opportunities with our customer base for product research and innovative exposure in esteemed peer review journals.
• Responsible for facilitating product training during the launch of product additions
• Maintains close relationships with industry leaders to stay apprised of competitive information which may present opportunity.
Inside Sales Supervisor October 2013 to December 2014
• Managed a team of Territory Associates responsible for driving brand awareness and meaningful, consultative relationships with each customer.
• Providing valuable direction and insight in developing annual U.S. Sales plan and strategy.
• Responsible for New Hire Training, including clinical, technical, product and sales education.
• Quickly valued by Executive Sales Leadership Team for in-depth knowledge of company operations and procedures.
Megan Bowen
• Determining weekly team goals and tracking sales to measure success and identify new opportunities.
• Responsible for driving sales and overseeing new business development.
• Identifying key issues affecting sales and determining responsive solutions to remedy them.
• Evaluating needs of the sales team with the marketing department to achieve ample support and communication between departments.
Territory Associate October 2012 to October 2013
• Quickly valued for ability to develop strong business relationships with clients; increasing sales by 30% or more in numerous territories.
• Sales-driven associate, created a meaningful brand experience and increasing sales via regular online and telephonic customer communications.
• Provided meticulous sales strategy development, including prioritizing multiple projects and organizing customer data for clients in different regions.
• Excelled at cross-selling relevant products and services to new and existing customers
• Responsible for answering and returning customer emails and calls and building rapport among contacts in hundreds of offices nationwide.
• Regular contributor, training new employees in the Inside Sales department in technical programs, leveraging marketing support and using corporate sales strategies.
• Adept at positioning thousands of products to customers by highlighting unique benefits and key differentiators.
• Identified key customers as thought leaders for involvement in marketing and testimonial initiatives, including the global corporate newsletter. Imoni Events, Phoenix, AZ August 2011 to Present
Specializing in formal, luxury event production and design. Production Assistant
• Managed vendor and client contract management and creation.
• Esteemed for meticulous attention to detail and event execution ability.
• Heavily relied upon by other event producers for quick problem solving and adaptability.
• Supervised and organized all client and vendor details.
• Project manager for event planning timelines, integrating vendor and client needs.
• Supervised billing and payments, reconciled financial reports and assisted with client budgets.
• Known for adept industry knowledge through regular market trend research.
• Coordinated company artwork and relevant marketing campaigns.
• On-site assistant at events to ensure plans meet time and budgetary expectations.
• Worked directly with local publications, regularly submitting featured events.
• Regular contributor to blog, covering past Imoni events and sharing client experiences.
• Quickly valued for team contribution and proactive problem solving Megan Bowen
The Burly Bear, Pinetop, AZ May 2012 to October 2012 Provider of luxury lodge décor and furnishings
Operations and Sales Manager
• Responsible for inventory management and sales floor merchandising.
• Supervised and trained employees in best practices.
• Key contact for outside vendors and partnering businesses.
• Management of employee schedules and benefits for sales representatives and supervisors.
• Valued for astute cross-selling skills, contributing an increase in monthly sales.
• Developed employee rewards and incentive programs.
• Organized and implemented community outreach programs and donation opportunities
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
• PowerPoint • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe PDF • MSExcel2007 •Outlook
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EDUCATION
Business Communications
BIS Interdisciplinary Studies 2007- 2012
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
REFERENCES
Robert McFarlane (509) 981 – 9235
Supervisor
Gennifer Giusiana (408) 218 - 4462
Colleague
Jennifer Thye (480) 254 - 0555
Supervisor
Naomi Garnice (520) 820 – 0722
Colleague
Mimi Gadsden (310) 617 - 5966
Colleague
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