C.J. Paulus, CTSM

*** **** ***** ***** • Wentzville, MO 63385

636-***-**** • adifpg@r.postjobfree.com

S U M M A R Y

Deadline driven business professional with a comprehensive background managing highly effective projects with increasing levels of responsibility that support key sales, marketing and stakeholder objectives. Excellent communication and project management skills, as well as a broad knowledge of accounting practices and business management. Self-directed cross-functional leader who is a decisive and innovative problem solver with excellent time management skills. K E Y A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S

CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) Certification

Managed $5 million-dollar annual trade show budget and reconciled all related expenditures to ensure a balanced budget; consistently on budget year-after-year. H I G H L I G H T S

Broad Knowledge of Business Functions Innovative Problem Solver

Project Coordination

Attentive to Details

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Team Oriented

E X P E R I E N C E

Kopytek, Inc.

Business Development Manager Oct 2019 to Feb 2020

Identified and cultivated new sales leads and formed new relationships with potential clients. TDK Technologies

Event Coordinator - Consultant Aug 2018 to April 2019 Planned client engagement meetings and events for Mastercard – LAAS (Labs as a Service). Identified vendors and negotiated Venues, Catering, Housing and Audio/Visual contracts. Processed payments, coded expenses and tracked budgets.

Seasons, LLC

Entrepreneur/Owner Jan 2018 to Mar 2019

Created Business Plan and collaborated with SCORE Mentors, SBA and multiple Bankers to open and operate this startup pizza wholesale business. Increased pizza sales at Chandler Hill Winery and developed Brand awareness and a loyal customer following. GES – Global Experience Specialists

Account Manager Jan 2017 to Apr 2017

Partnered with Account Executive, internal team members and the client in meeting Trade Show objectives and exceeding client expectations by delivering best-in-class service, providing proactive solutions and quality services on-time and on-budget. Assisted the Account Executive in maintaining positive client relationships and growing the client business. Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Sr. Trade Show Planner Jan 2010 to Dec 2016

Managed approximately 1,200 regional and national trade shows annually. Collaborated with marketing, sales, compliance, legal and vendors to execute trade shows and meet show goals and objectives for 7 different business teams. Managed multiple business unit trade show budgets and provided expense tracking and forecasting.

Sr. Sales Coordinator Mar 2006 to Jan 2010

Worked closely with sales, corporate, compliance, regulatory, legal and outside vendors to administer all aspects of product sample program for the Specialty Branded Pharmaceuticals group. Completed validation exercises and updated physician data and call reporting management tool daily. Performed on-boarding procedure and sample-compliance processes for all newly hired sales personnel.