Carolyn Chambless
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Cell 312-***-****
adha6b@r.postjobfree.com
STRENGTHS
An enterprising and driven business development hunter with wide-ranging expertise in key accounts, business development, customer service, training and management.
Forges strong relationships to maintain loyalty and boost recognition in the industry.
A highly analytical team player who quickly adapts to new environments and delivers substantial contributions towards securing the long-term success of an organization.
EXPERIENCE
Lakeview Health
Midwest Regional Client Svcs Rep – IL, IN, WI February 2020 to September, 2020--Furlough
Representing Lakeview Health, Stepping Stones in Jacksonville & The Woodlands in TX
Introducing our Addiction Treatment Centers to the Market contacting EAP’s, HR of larger companies, Hospitals (BH, Detox & ER), Therapist’s, Interventionists, IOP’s, Psychiatrists, Sober Living, Addiction Treatment Centers and more.
Chambless Consulting – CEO & Interventionist IL
Represented Purpose Healing Center—AZ April 2019 to November 2019
Acting as Independent Contractor my role as National Outreach Specialist branding this Addiction Treatment Facility and managing to get them clients in the very short period they allowed.
Dominion Diagnostics
Central Regional Sales Executive – IL, IN, MI, WI May 2016-October 2018
Representing this toxicology lab targeting Addiction Treatment Centers and Pain Doctors for drug testing gaining clients for the company and customer service duties
Managed and hired personnel - phlebotomists and processors at various facilities
Training clients and processors for testing, results and reports in our systems
Customer Service duties to maintain relationships with existing clients
Sunspire Health
Midwest Regional Director of Clinical Outreach-IL, IN, WI 2014-2016
Representing 6 existing residential addiction treatment centers across the country
Introducing 3 new facilities (total 9) with a local addiction treatment to be in Gilman, IL.
Assisting referral sources in choosing the facility most suited for their client needs at Sunspire with understanding of insurance qualifications.
Obtaining information on all possible extended care for client after treatment. Sharing with Sunspire and client referral source.
Growing relationships with Behavioral Health & ER’s of Hospitals, Detox, Nurses, Therapists, Psychiatrists, IOP’s, EAP’s, other Treatment Centers, & networking groups.
Genesis House Addiction Treatment Lake Worth, FL
Midwest Regional Service Coordinator-IL, IN, WI 2012 to 2014
Establishing relationships with referral sources for Midwest Territory to our Florida facility by cold calling, networking, presentations, and linking on social networks.
Forging strong partnerships with Hospitals, Detox Centers, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Law Firms, and EAP’s of large Companies to obtain referrals for Genesis.
With expertise in business development-- producing within first several months of start.
Successfully sending a good number of referrals from the Midwest to Genesis House every month thereafter due to strong relationships developed.
Gold Coast Chiropractic/Back Works Chiropractic Chicago, IL
Independent Contractor as Business Development Manager 2012
Expanded patient business for these two chiropractic offices in brief amount of time.
Holding Wellness events and obtaining referrals from doctors and law firms.
Chubb – A UTC Fire & Security Company Burr Ridge, Illinois
Executive Account Manager 2010-2011
New Business Developer for this integrator, engineering security systems with various manufacturers to fit the client needs.
Opening up new opportunities in Commercial Real Estate, Multifamily Housing Property Management and Developers, and Independent Living Facilities for this Fire and Security Company.
Introduced National client within months at this firm.
IDN H Hoffman, Inc Norridge, Illinois
Sales, Security Specialist 2009-2010
Developing new business for electronic wireless security system and its software.
Opening new client market for this firm with a number of national accounts beneficial to many other IDN offices across the country.
Focusing on multi-family housing, student housing, and assisted living facilities.
A driven hunter acquiring new business and creating loyalty for product distribution.
Kastle Systems Chicago, Illinois
Senior Business Development Manager 1999-2007
Designed and sold electronic security systems and their monthly outsourced services for commercial office buildings and large tenant spaces.
Worked through the sales cycle: included prospecting, cold calling, qualifying, networking, Power Point presentations, proposal and cost analysis preparation, value proposition discussion with “C” Level Executive and closed sales.
Built strong relationships with owners of commercial buildings, asset and portfolio managers, architects, consultants, GC’s, property managers, and large tenants.
Promoted to senior level by exceeding sales goals year after year.
Education and Training
University Of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, B.A., Sociology, Psychology Majors
ARISE Intervention Training
Affiliations
AIS (Association of Intervention Specialists), PLA as Executive Steering Committee, EAPA (Employee Assistance Professionals) Committee, LAP (Lawyers Assistance Program), LAP (Laborers Assistance Program) exhibitor. Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues, VP on Committee Board and member of WAAT (Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment.