LANCE LEATHAM

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Wellsville, UT *4339

435-***-****

bolwfs@r.postjobfree.com

Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Ascertains needs and goals, streamlines existing operations, envisions new concepts and future trends and follows through with accomplishment. Effectively communicates direction, conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Computer literate. Open to travel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business & Marketing Developer - January 2007- May 2007

S.E.O. Advanced s.p.r.l. - Brussels, Belgium

Eighteen week internship. Selected to lead team of marketers to enhance client relations and efficiency of the company’s resources. Analytically researched and measured search engine page ranks and website statistics. Conducted and processed market research in telecommunications, marketing, software, and medical fields

-Responsible for developing international marketing strategies and international integration of 6 companies

-Strategically wrote and managed content for 7 websites totaling 34 pages

-Consulted monthly via personal visits, phone, and email with 6 different company executives in their marketing, communication, and business development efforts

Marketing Coordinator/Accounts Receivable - May 2007 - May 2008

Great Western Park & Playground - Wellsville, UT

Directly responsible for managing the advertising budget and all aspects of all projects from conception through completion. Coordinated multiple detailed projects simultaneously – flexible yet meticulous. Designed and implemented marketing materials and playground layouts for government entities, architects, church organizations, clubs, and schools using GTCad and Photoshop. Responsible for vendor and company billed accounts receivable and collections utilizing QuickBooks.

-Increased the amount of marketing collateral content 38% while decreasing previous costs

-Implemented ideas and strategies in using website and mailing information that increased ROI 34%

Sales/Administrative Assistant - May 2006 - December 2006

Great Western Park & Playground - Wellsville, UT

Worked 36 hours per week while attending school full-time. Handled bid proposals and sales quotations for school districts, landscape architects and city officials. Researched and generated new leads for 8 sales personnel in 6 states. Increased amount of customers and customer information in databases by 65%

-Enhanced sales proficiency by assisting sales representatives in reporting, data entry, and updating of product literature

-Reduced warranty and replacement parts lead time through properly and efficiently managing discrepancies including logistics and correspondence with customers, 7 vendor companies, and installers using a CRM database.

Sales Representative - January 2006 - May 2006

Atlas Marketing Group - St. Louis, MO

Sold products and services for 65-70 hours per week by phone and door-to-door soliciting. Created new recruiting and retention strategies due to high number of personnel departures.

-Member of team that broke 4 company sales records held for over 5 years

-Sold an average of 1.9 systems per day compared to company average of 1.1 systems per day

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Language - Mandarin, Chinese

Study Abroad - summer 2008, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business in Asia - South Korea, Vietnam, and China

-Acted as host and interpreter for a Chinese visiting scholar and during business and social visits in China

-Created and produced a promotional video for future study abroad programs sponsored by USU.

Volunteer Missionary - 2003-2005, Taipei, Taiwan - led group of 13 volunteers, established English teaching

programs in four social centers, led joint projects with the Red Cross and Hualien Yu Li Hospital

Marketing Team Leader - 2005-2006, USU Business Council

-Worked closely with the college dean’s student government

-Planned and coordinated lectures, special events, and promotions

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, Business minor

Utah State University, Logan, UT

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