Sales Management

Seeking a position in an office environment, where there is a need for my strong organizational skills, computer knowledge, technical aptitude and creativity.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Slashed annual budget by restructuring event budget tracking system for future financial planning in subsequent years

Efficiently executed logistics of over 50 industry tradeshows/events/meetings annually

Streamlined execution of healthcare trade events subsequently writing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for company

Collaborated with corporate display company in implementing Exhibitforce event management software, resulting in improved asset management, task management, booth collateral and overall better work performance by all markets event planners company wide

Lead a team of 8 through preparation and attendance of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA/Interclean) event during the nationwide H1N1 threat

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meeting Planner, Trade Marketing Group

GOJO Industries, Inc., Akron, Ohio 2003-2009

Direct the allocation and alignment of resources, support staff and teams for operational effectiveness, including preparing facilities, and providing services for events. Advise Sales leaders, Sales personnel and others regarding corporate and trade events. Conduct post-event evaluations to determine improvement areas for future events. Cooperate with multiple business markets representatives during event planning and implementation. Organize and manage the processes, systems and projects required to facilitate and implement seamless trade events as well as special customer and corporate events in support of strategic business objectives. Plan and develop programs to budgets, and services (lodging, catering, entertainment, transportation) as requested by the customer. Coordinate incentive programs and events for distributors (e.g., GO PLACES with GOJO, ISSA) including customized gifts, destinations, activities and communications. Focus on sustainability.

Marketing & Sales Support Specialist/Event Coordinator, Healthcare Group

Planning, coordination and execution of market trade shows including intricate booth display set-up. Interface with multiple managers from sales, marketing, field sales and product management to ensure appropriate product positioning and maximize exposure. Collaboration with Marketing team to plan and implement appropriate exhibit displays. Project management to ensure staffing and collateral are effective and efficient. Direct vendor performance, booth rentals, installation and dismantling. Track inclusive event costs. Manage, maintain and recommend continuous improvements for booth properties and convention assets. Database management with high emphasis on data integrity. Provide administrative support for Regional Sales Managers and Marketing Teams.

Intellectual Property Paralegal

BROUSE McDOWELL, L.P.A. – Akron, Ohio 2000-2002

Research and compile information pertaining to national and international property rights; procedural matters. Organization, coordination of multiple tasks during inception of the Intellectual Property Group to firm. Registration to electronically file patents at United States Patent Office. Prepare status summary reports for attorneys and clients. Perform on-line searches of Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) records and general legal research. Assist implementation of filing/docketing system. Correspondence to clients regarding documentation, filings and receipts throughout the prosecution of patents, trademarks and copyrights within the United States and foreign countries. Supervise and evaluate secretarial performance and tasks.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting Technology, University of Akron 1996

SKILLS : Share Point, Exhibitforce, WinXP, Word and Excel 2007, Powerpoint, Schedule Plus, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Writer.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Bring Eli Home Benefit Fundraisers - Volunteer Event Coordinator 2010

Focusing on raising funds for legal fees on behalf of Sara Edwards to bring her son, Eli, home. www.bringelihome.com

Rummage Sales in July and September 2010 raised $5,000.

– identify venue, donations, media, sales, rentals, flyers

– proposed that unsold merchandise be donated to local charities and needy families resulting in facilitating the organization and coordination for donations to Happy

Hearts, Volunteers of America and Becca’s Closet

Golf Outing - October 2010

– identify venue, contract negotiation, sponsors, contests, registration

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Rentals Department, Wedding Guide Volunteer, May thru October 2010

– escort wedding parties and guests for various needs including ;photography, ceremonies, and receptions

6th Blues & Brews Admissions, August 2010

44th Annual Ohio Mart, Children’s Pumpkin Tent, October 2010

Deck the Hall, “A Dickens of a Christmas”, Manor House Volunteer, December 2010

Hurricane Katrina - Initiated and organized donations to disaster survivors resulting in the delivery of a full semi truck of clothing, household goods, food and toys sent to New Orleans.

Fraternal Order of Police Associates Lodge #6, 1998 - 2003

Entertainment Committee Co-Chair

Elected to Board of Trustees

Volunteer of various annual events

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 – Volunteer, 1998 – 2003

Themed events

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