EXPERIENCE
Director of Sales & Events
The Inn on Broadway 05/2019 09/2020
Led a team of 6 to increase sales and maximize utilization, delivering a 35% increase in revenue in the first 10 months prior to COVID impacts on business
Developed and created a high end event planning experience that increased average event revenues 18% and generated wedding and business event referrals
Strengthened branding and increased participation in bridal shows and local events, generating 30% more leads
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Get-It-Straight Orthodontics 06/2018 05/2019
Recruited back to practice to expand marketing programs and cultivate a unique and differentiated patient experience
Explained treatment options and financing, supporting process with well designed proposal material, yielding a 50% closing ratio
Expanded client base by participating in non traditional community events, bridal shows, and health fairs, increasing lead generation by 15% Patient Treatment Coordinator
Richard Rubin, DDS 04/2017 04/2018
Supported an outstanding in office experience, particularly for high anxiety clients and prepared all estimates and claims
Organized yearly office gifts for referring doctors and staff for about 20 practices Director of Sales and Events
Pomodoro 10/2015 03/2017
Recruited back after name change from Brio to train and manage a staff of 10 between two locations, ensuring clarity of client expectations across all staff
Increased revenue by 31% by improving facility utilization, creating an event management calendar, and establishing trust with guests
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Get-It-Straight Orthodontics 11/2013 10/2015
Designed and implemented patient referral program from other practices, including planning and organizing CE dinners and quarterly appreciation programs
Explained treatment options and financing, supporting process with well designed proposal material, yielding a 50% closing ratio
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
Comella Orthodontics 01/2012 11/2013
Developed and cultivated professional relationships with other practices, increasing referral business 50% and creating all promotional materials
Planned and executed CE Lunch & Learn Programs and quarterly appreciation programs for new and existing referring practices to cultivate lasting relationships
Organized community events that improved practice awareness by 30%, promoting through print and social media
Director of Sales and Events
Brio 10/2004 10/2010
Negotiated and closed 80% of special event contracts, fostering client relationships from initial contact through proposal and closing
Participated in bridal shows and local events to increase lead generation by 40%, creating all materials and collaterals for promotional events FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic Designer & Marketing Strategist
05/2005 current
As a freelance resource for businesses, I support all facets of marketing and graphic design. Some of my recent projects include:
Complete Brand Kits
Collaborate with business owners to develop highly customized brand kits, including:
Logo Design, Business Cards, Brand Guidelines, Color Palette, Brand Imagery, Templates, Stationary
Promotional Campaigns and Marketing Materials
Design and create high impact promotional campaigns and supporting materials such as:
Campaign Strategy & Planning, Brochures, Referral Programs, Customer Contests, Direct Mail Collateral, Social Media Content Customer Experience Design
Curate the design of customer experiences that engage them with client brands in a memorable and surprising way, crossing all media, collateral and physical spaces.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Plan and execute promotional events for up to 300 people that engage and convert prospects into sales, including event concept and theming, designing all collateral, and event pro motion.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Business Development
Consultative Selling
Contract Negotiation
Relationship Management
Vendor Relations
Closing
Community Relations
Customer Focus
Trade Shows
Typography
Prepress
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Wedding MBA Las Vegas October 2019
Educational Seminars for Wedding Professionals
NYS License Program in Dental Assisting
Monroe2BOCES
Brenda L. LaRocca
Curating Engaging and Dynamic Guest Experiences through Brand Development and Event Management
585-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.brendalarocca.com