Lora Riggs

LakeCity, FL *****

ad2l0i@r.postjobfree.com

+1-407-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Master Certified Professional Life Coach

self-employed - Orlando, FL

May 2006 to Present

* I work closely with individuals to develop goal setting techniques, outcome creation and change. In coaching, the assumption is that individuals are capable of generating their own solutions, while the coach provides a supportive, discovery-based framework.

* The primary focus is on creating strategies for changing an individuals' work or personal life.

* In addition, the true emphasis in coaching is on action, accountability, and follow-through; it supports personal growth, professional growth, and development based on individually-initiated change, since coaching is forward moving and future-focused.

Major Account Manager/Trainer

Nextel - Jacksonville, FL

2002 to May 2006

- Sprint

* Manage account relationships across multiple verticals covering 10 counties comprising the North Florida region.

* Develop strategic account plans aimed at driving business in targeted areas such as data and specialty applications.

* Provide account leadership on development of responses to formal RFP's and major proposals in conjunction with Sprint corporate.

* Develop, cultivate and maintain customer relationships at the highest levels possible to form sustainable long-term business partnerships.

* Function as subject matter expert concerning available government pricing vehicles such as the state contracts, GSA, WSCA, HG AC etc.

* Provide council to established Fortune 1000 accounts concerning latest technologies, data solutions, and specialized applications targeted by vertical.

* Coordinated with local sales and retail operations teams in creating account status reports, forecasts, and business plans for named accounts.

* Consistently met or exceeded quota in all areas. Associate Store Manager

Nextel

2002 to 2006

* Originally hired as part time sales during school. Accepted full time position as Closing Manager in 2002.

* Promoted to Assistant Store Manager in 2003.

* Promoted to Associate Store Manager in 2004.

* Responsible for all HR functions concerning a core staff of 12 employees.

* Full P & L responsibility in payroll, SPM, successful in reaching targets in all expense categories.

* Consistently met plan for 6 consecutive quarters placing in the top 5 category of stores in the state of Florida.

* Personal sales ranked in the top 3 for the state of Florida and 55th in the nationwide ranking of over 3,000 managers.

President & Co-Founder

New Covenant Ministries - Worthington Springs, FL

1998 to 2002

* Collaborated with four independent ministries in three states and Israel to create the umbrella organization.

* Organization consisted of thirteen ministers in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina with International Division based in Israel.

* Responsible for complete fiscal reporting for all divisions and day to day operations of the headquarters Church in Worthington Springs.

* Congregation grew from 29 charter members to over 2,200 members worldwide.

* Established "The Narrow Path Bookstore" located in Lake Butler, FL. in a 2,500 sq. foot store containing books, gift items, paintings, and complete lines of church supplies. Gross receipts of approximately $175k annually with proceeds used to support the ministry.

* Spearheaded on-line commerce applications including web sites in Hebrew and the on-line store in support of the retail bookstore.

* Supervised construction, budgeting, marketing, and HR activities for all locations. Education

BS in Business Administration

Belford University - Corpus Christi, TX

2005

Skills

• Leadership Experience (2 years)

• Retail Sales (8 years)

• Sales Experience (5 years)

• Sales

• Communication skills

• Marketing

• Customer service

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