Marsha Smevold

Wheaton, IL *****

630-***-****

advv6b@r.postjobfree.com

NAVISTAR INC. Lisle, IL 10/2019-06/2020 Business Development Associate - Used Truck Organization (UTO)

●Developed new business within the Used Truck Organization

●Entered data from a source document into Salesforce on a daily basis; converted data from one electronic system to another

●Supported marketing lead tracking, fulfillment, manufacturing and materials transactions

DOWNTOWN WHEATON ASSOCIATION Wheaton, IL 04/2019 -10/2019 Marketing/Events Assistant

●Handled the coordination and setting up various events within Wheaton business district

●Assisted with the distribution of marketing materials to the merchants on a needed basis

●Attended Board of Directors meetings

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY Naperville, IL 10/2017-11/2018 Host/Banquet Sales Assistant

●Maintained reservations on Open Table and direct phone calls to the correct department/manager as requested

●Collaborated with managers and servers to create a floor plan that seats guests at appropriate tables

●Assisted the banquet department to guarantee exemplary attention to the needs of the business/corporation or private party hosting an event

THE MAGNIFICENT MILE ASSOCIATION Chicago, IL 11/2014-05/2015 Executive Assistant

●Managed the Board of Directors & Executive Committee Meetings – Coordinated with the venue set up arrangements food & beverage as needed, handled AV equipment with presenting parties according to the agenda

●Assisted with quarterly member luncheon & monthly membership connection meetings & events

●Oversaw all insurance, corporate and government documentation & all issues related to office technology

●Managed the President's calendar & duties that are required by the VP of Marketing & the Planning & Advocacy Director

MEETINGS DATABASE INSTITUTE (MDI) Des Plaines, IL 07/2006-10/2008 Marketing & Sales Coordinator

●Managed and maintained the database system used to track current customers and prospects

●Supported project management teams in executing and completing projects by providing hotel accommodations for projects, training, and relocation needs

HOSTMARK HOSPITALITY GROUP Schaumburg, IL 02/2006-07/2006 Marketing Assistant (Contract)

●Supported the VP of Marketing & the VP of Midwest Sales

●Attended hospitality related events in order to help grow the sales in the Mid-Western region

●Handled all office hardware leases & management agreements

●Handled maintenance of office equipment and oversaw any office technology issue

VALTERA CORPORATION Rolling Meadows, IL 02/2004-02/2006

Marketing/Sales Assistant

●Effectively managed assessment and survey projects and was involved in the fulfillment process

●Provided service to the firm’s largest client, McDonald’s, in taking care of store employee survey requests, fulfilling survey orders and reviewing survey quality control

●Prioritized projects to ensure completion by the date requested from various account teams within the organization

ABN AMRO ASSET MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL 03/2002- 02/2004 Marketing/Client Service Associate

●Serviced current clients with the Senior Vice President & Vice President of Marketing & Client Service within the asset management affiliate of ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

●Created & updated presentation booklets for upcoming client meetings

●Worked with the event management department at LaSalle Bank to plan & organize client events & outings.

●Generated market value & revenue spreadsheets listing all the clients on a quarterly basis.

●Coordinated the planning of the marketing & client service monthly departmental meetings.

ING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Chicago, IL 06/2000- 01/2002 Marketing & Sales Coordinator

●Managed an account base in a defined territory from the close of the sale throughout the entire implementation of the enrollments.

●Trained licensed insurance agents on product knowledge and assisted with the enrollments.

●Was responsible for planning sales objectives with the Sales Director in order to reach territory sales goals.

DUN & BRADSTREET Chicago, IL 09/1997- 01/2000 Account Representative

●Managed sales throughout Michigan and Canada, while generating over $2 million in sales annually.

●Worked daily with other departments to produce/track orders, research invoices, contracts and discount plans and effectively worked with sales teams to maximize productivity

EDUCATION Illinois State University – Normal, IL

B.S. Marketing

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