Elizabeth
Garth
Austin, Texas 78729
*Remote
*********@*****.***
PROFILE
Culturally sharp front-runner with great breadth of experience in delivering steadfast client engagement through building consultative and strategic solutions to optimize business needs and endure business development. Successful fundraiser and campaign consultant motivating rapid results. Proven strength in sales, business acumen and excellent customer service.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
●Windows
●Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
●Windows 2008
●Macintosh
●Social Media
●Saas
●Salesforce
●Campaigner
●Slack
●B2B
●POS
●ROI
●Retail Management
●CRM
●Requested Writer
●Excellent Communication Skills
●Business Owner 2005-present
EQUIS FINANCIAL
Independent Insurance Sales
Jan 2020-present
FIRST FAMILY LIFE
Licensed Insurance Sales
May 2019
Whole life, term life, IULs, Mortgage Protection, Final Expense and Annuities
FAMILY HERITAGE INSURANCE
Insurance Sales
June 2017- May 2018
Initiated insurance sales to protect families from the the indirect costs of cancer, heart conditions, stroke and catastrophic illness including accident and injury, ICU and indemnity for potential clients. Maintained and retained the trust and assurance of those protected. Traveled to many areas throughout Texas introducing policies to clients in their homes and local businesses. Established referrals and new contacts by thoroughly discussing the attributes of policies in client's homes and businesses. Continuous personalized attention and open contact with protected families. All door to door sales offering strong assurance to families and business owners. Sharing guidance and protection of the often unplanned extensive and expensive indirect costs for individuals and families. Providing financial protection and “peace of mind” additions to those often not included in many insurance plans.
LUXURY JEWELRY SALES
Pagel & Sons Jewelers, Inc.
Aug 2017 to Dec 2017
Responsible for jewelry sales activity, customer service relations, establishment of new clientele, repair recommendations, sales transactions and appraisals. Maintained the proper attention of all cases, display of elements, merchandise and desired attractiveness of the store.
CASE MANAGER/COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL: CIS
Evaluate/administered programs for student success. Mentor/tutoring. 50% increase in work production. Monitoring/Advising at risk students, proactive discussion with parents, food bank assistance
Counseling and development
CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT & STRATEGIST
Garth Consulting, L.L.C
2005-present
Set campaign strategy. Supervised all campaign employees. Media relations. Won every box worked in my dominated area. Attended all campaign events. Scripted debate sessions,debate preparation. Securing venues for campaign. Fundraising. Securing quarterly budget requirements. Social media and networking.
Selection and initial organization of campaign office.
Interview, hiring and training (40-600) staff, assigned employees and volunteers. Leading and training
canvassing efforts. Primary spokesperson for the
campaign: social media, print, PSA, radio. Determination of key areas, advance, scheduling. Reservations of travel: hotel, dining, etc. Ensuring candidate is on principle and promises to constituency. Interpretation of polling data and accuracy. Large and small event planning and preparation. Coordination of staff with volunteers. Groundbreakings and co-hosting events.
Ensuring proper acceptance of endorsements and all contributions. Motivation of candidate, candidate's family, staff and volunteers. Creation of phone banks, including scripting. 94% election success rate in obtaining candidate office.
Successful grant proposals and writing.
Securing large land properties and proper development.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Keep Temple Beautiful
Increased volunteer staff. Wrote/obtained grants. Won 2009 Best State Beautification Award. Represented KTB on multiple city planning and development boards, including zoning. Directed/prepared all KTB board meetings. Prepared newsletters, calendar and wrote articles showcasing KTB activities and production.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Gubernatorial Race
Little Rock, AR
Managed all aspects of campaign. Interviewed potential employees and volunteers. Created strategy for campaign. Handled all "quick-response" situations. Majority speech writing for candidate. Eliminated upcoming "problems" for the campaign. Selected and helped create candidate's general appearance. Discovered key counties and developed initiatives. Created strategy used by campaign and coordinators. Obtained office for Gubernatorial, Senate, House, Mayoral, Judges, Commissioners and more.
PRIVATIZED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY NEGOTIATOR/SALES
Plan Corr Corporation, Inc/Civigenics, Inc.
Little Rock, AR
Privatized Correctional Facility Sales and Structuring. Devised/Implemented $23 million correctional facility plans. Initiated contact with state, county and municipal officials. Secured private investors. Lobbied state legislators. Worked with Governor Mike Huckabee and senior state officials.
JEWELRY SALES/HIGH-END
W. Whitis Jewelers
Supplemented experience and income with my inclusive passion for jewelry throughout my career, emphasizing my knowledge of high-end and investment potential of luxury jewelry sales. Fostered powerful communication with diverse clients, knowing their personal tastes, needs, pricing and desired essentials while expanding growth and delivering excellent sales figures. Catapulted a minimum of $38,000 in sales of the jewelry, giftware from $8,000 to $10,000 daily. Learning and expanding client knowledge after immediately processing details and design of merchandise lines. Delivery of premium customer service, obtaining certainty of customer preferences often making personal contact as new pieces of assured interest arrived. Upgraded and altered designs to satisfy client's personal style and budget. Sold brand designer jewelry: Lagos, John Hardy, David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Mikimoto, Bvlgari, Chopard, Roberto Coin. Watches: Rolex, Omega, Invicta, Tag Hauer, Concord. Consistently met each sales goal, far exceeding sales revenue of competitors. Also sold high end giftware such as Baccarat and Lladro. Led client's through wedding registry of stemware, flatware, sterling china and gifts. Tracked, replaced and added to store inventory-pricing, pc management and special orders. Suggested repairs. Walked client's with expertise for selection, additions, pricing and diamond options with concise explanation including clarity, carat, color and cut in engagement, anniversary and loose diamonds. Knowledge of gemstones, estate pieces, pearls and precious metals. Often assisting in guidance of heirloom decisions and ensuring proper appraisals.
CUSTOMER INTAKE RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Office of Attorney General
Increased office production by 70%. Investigated high complaint cases. Worked with county,city and elected officials. Wrote court orders. Directed the dispensation of cases to appropriate support officers to ensure correct and timely outcomes.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of North Texas Political Science Faculty Teaching Assistant
American Government, Local Government, President John F. Kennedy
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Communication and Anthropology
University of Houston
Houston, TX
August 1990 to 1991, 54 hours
University of North Texas
Radio, TV & Film, Political Science
and Communication
1987 to 1990, 81 hours (transferred)
Central Texas A & M – Tarleton
2009 to 2010
Worked to obtain Masters Degree in Political Science
Distinctions and Certifications
Licensed Accident, Health & Life Insurance
180 hours of Real Estate Coursework
(Champions School of Real Estate)
Pi Beta Phi Sorority Chaplain
President of College Democrats
Editor for North Texas Gazette
Selected by Political Science Department to teach American, State and local Government
Guest lecturer/teacher on President John F. Kennedy
Campaign analysis and percentile projections
Hobbies and Interests
My three amazing daughters
Meeting new people
Jamaica
Volunteer Campaign work
Speechwriting
Tennis Teams
Collector of Political Items (buttons, pins, bumper stickers, etc.)
Long distance running
Political Canvassing
Reading and book collecting
Trivia
Jewelry knowledge, collections and sales
Advertising Sales
Obtain new and established clients with
solid retention and trusted reputation.