Passionate and self-directed
communications executive with 20+
years of communications, marketing
and sales experience.
Strategic promoter of products and
services to increase business and
client participation.
Creative innovator who consistently
introduces new ideas and
demonstrates original thinking.
Engaging communicator with strong
client relations and service skills.
Elizabeth
Olney
*******@*****.***
Experience
2003-2008, 2022-2023 Fairfax, VA
Director of Communications Truro Anglican Church My Toolbox
Branding Design
Digital Content Creation
Website Management
Marketing Strategies
Sales Presentations
Adobe InDesign
Canva
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Mailshimp
Salesforce
Zoho
ZoomInfo
Communications Tools:
Productivity Tools:
CRM Tools:
Education
BA in Communications/Sociology
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
Summary
Revived the communications program that had been decimated due to church leadership and COVID.
Developed a consistent branding across ministries. Increased attendance at events due to timely and engaging promotional materials.
Created signage that allowed the campus to be more accessible and event friendly.
Produced multiple internal and external communications pieces including weekly e-newsletters, brochures, booklets, flyers, forms and direct mail pieces.
Managed social media for church activities and promotions. Created content and directed website activities.
Large evangelical church in the DC suburbs ministering locally through church programs and globally through outreach to a diverse international community.
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2020-2021
Senior Sales Coordinator Financial Soundings
Created targeted online sales presentations for prospective clients. Maintained library of sales and marketing materials to help generate business leads and ensure prospecting goals are met. Startup company selling an independent savings-focused FinTech platform to help increase retirement savings.
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Coconut Grove, FL
2017-2020
Sales Manager Red Iron Brand Solutions
Expanded business into uniform production increasing business profits 400% in two years.
Created new product lines within the hotel and military industries with a 50% increase in those profits centers.
Developed and executed multi-media, targeted sales and marketing promotions for existing clients and target opportunities. Served as primary contact for client inquiries and provided quotes for orders. Interfaced with vendors to ensure timely delivery. Responsible for maintaining company’s CRM (Zoho).
Event display company selling products for conferences, exhibitions, hotels, small businesses and military groups.
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Greenville, SC
Experience (cont.)
2015-2017
Sales Development Representative Green Leads
Conducted research to identify potential new prospects. Created new business opportunities for sales agents via phone and email. Managed data for prospective clients in Salesforce, ensuring all communications and documents were correctly logged and attached. Provides pipeline generation services to the Tech & SaaS industry globally. Responsibilities:
Nashua, NH
Reviews
2013-2015
Account Executive American City Business Journals Consistently a Top 5 Performer nationally out of over 30 markets Developed and executive monthly, weekly, and daily sales plans in line with assigned metrics, tracking all activity in Salesforce. Created and deployed custom content for client acquisition media. Interfaced with customers directly in all matters including sales, market development, training and collections.
The largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the U.S. Key Accomplishment:
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Charlotte, NC
2010-2013
Senior Sales Agent Red Ventures
Met top sales goals including Senior Sales Agent (December 2011), 3000+ Sales Producer (June 2012), and MVP Sales Agent (October, 2012) Developed strong consultative sales skills with ability to quickly assess and close opportunities while regularly exceeding monthly sales goals in an incentive-based environment.
Initial sales position requiring mastering of product lines and development of outstanding customer service skills.
Online marketing and sales company for multiple brands. Key Accomplishments:
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Charlotte, NC
2008-2009
Communications Coordinator Child Care Resources Inc. Managed and streamlined internal and external communications. Edited, designed and published communications pieces including newsletters, training brochures, flyers, annual reports, and presentations. Maintained organization’s website including development of web content standards to ensure accuracy, timeliness and relevance. Private, non-profit child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency. Responsibilities:
Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth
Olney
*******@*****.***
Jamie Brown / Truro Anglican Church
Pastor
”Elizabeth’s impact was felt throughout
the church. Her creativity and positive
energy elevated our communications to a
new level. She became a reliable
resource for ministry staff and the
congregation.”
Bobby Dughi Financial Soundings
CEO
”Elizabeth's organizational and creative
talents supported our company as we
developed new business opportunities.
An engaging and energetic professional,
she was an asset to our team and a
pleasure to work with."
Lucy Hoffman Red Iron Brand Solutions
CEO
“As a relatively new small business,
Elizabeth was able to help us grow by
promoting new product lines through
creative marketing and thoughtful
solutions to our clients' needs. Her
contributions help increase our profits
year over year. "
Carolyn Hazeldine CCRI
COO
“Elizabeth has excellent oral, written and
interpersonal communication skills. Her
keen eye and graphic design
capabilities made her an asset to the
organization, where she was
responsible for creating marketing
materials for the agency and for its
various departments and projects.
Elizabeth had a way of putting people at
ease and was able to connect and work
well with others. "