Entrepreneurial Event & Sales Leader

Lenes Hopkins-Chery, B.A.

**** ***** **, ******, ** 93933 Phone: 816-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Awards & Certifications

Contractors State License Board -2017

California Guard Card -2017

Native Vision Catch the Spirit Award – 2014

Professional Assault Crisis Training Pro-Act-2012

Certificate of Achievement-2009

Leadership and Training Certificate-2007

Airborne Training Parachutist Badge-2007

Professional Experience

Prestige Quality Enterprises: Co-Founder/ Director of Sales September 2020 -Present

oProspect new customers and drive lead generation process through an opportunity pipeline/Assist with Closing

oConnect with manufactory to develop new product for the market/Testing product

oHire and train new sale prospects

oManage online data from day to day/ Update Logistics

oUpdate social media pages with new information

JLS Entertainment KC: Event Coordinator Manager August 2011-Present

oPlanning, implementation and follow-up for all special events and annual receptions.

oCalculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to. Book talent, including musicians, bands, and disc jockeys.

oCoordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

oInitiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to publicize events. Edit and design promotional materials

UC MERCED: School of Engineering Event Coordinator September 2017 – September 2020

o Independently plan, organize, and execute high quality events throughout the year which include School-wide outreach events, the Dean's special academic events for the faculty, students, staff and the community at large, as well as Undergraduate and Graduate Student major events.

oEvents include: Innovate to Grow, Fall Preview Day, SoE Commencement, Engineering Week, Bobcat Day, Graduate Visitation Week, SoE Staff meetings and appreciation day events, New Faculty Orientation, School-wide retreats, conferences, workshops, outreach activities, and seminars.

oPropose ideas to enhance existing events or identify new event opportunities that advance the goals and mission of the School.

oDevelop and assist with the preparation of events budgets, keep track of event finances, and provide progress reports to ensure the events stay within budget.

DELTA AIRLINES: Customer Service Agent August 2011 to October 2016

oTicketing sales and rebooking passengers during overbooking situations.

oAssist customers with checking–in, ticketing, tagging/handling baggage, boarding, deplaning and dispatching flights on–time.

oResponsible for working on the phone and in person to provide information about travel plans for customers.

oResponsible for working with the Delta computer system to accomplish daily goals.

oProvided passenger assistance at the ticket counter and gate. Ensure FAA and company compliance

SIMATRAX PTY LTD: Regional Sales Manager September 2010- August 2016

oResponsible for development, analysis and implementation / improvement of current/new Mining and Lubricants processes and related company activities (internal training, price management, etc.).

oProspect key customers and drive lead generation process through an opportunity pipeline management approach of customer acquisition and Customer Relationship Management, focusing on customer satisfaction and company profitability;

oManage and negotiate large/key commercial contracts, customer account receivables, debits and price/discount execution and investments deals, and internal interface with supply & logistic teams, customer service center, finance, marketing, legal.

PStrada LLC Management: Radio Technician September 2012-July 2014

oIndependent and team environment

oPerforming DAQ – Digital Audio Quality and BER – Bit Error Rate Testing

oWork in cooperation with Nebraska State Troopers to accomplish project goals

oMultitask – Determine best route to take and collect data, accurately enter data in real time, take notes, and determine accuracy of Data and if retesting is required.

oAll while traveling in a car moving between 20 to 70 mph

Education

B.A. Criminal Justice – Administration Law Enforcement, Park University, Parkville, Missouri. May, 2009

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