Miriam Mara
***** ******* ******, **** *****, FL 33433 Available to Relocate
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EXECUTIVE LEVEL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING /
MANAGEMENT / FINANCE / NEGOTIATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS
Consultative & Strategic Sales • Complex & High Ticket Items • Territory Development & Management • Bottom Line Accountability • Creativity • Team Building • Versatility For Profit & Non-Profit Expertise • Highly Functional In and Out of the Box
TOP PERFORMING SALESPERSON - tangible and intangible products/services.
Track record of dramatic results in multiple industries. Dynamic public speaker, presenter & communicator. Effective coach and trainer. Intuitive and fun to work with.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quantum Business Consulting & Coaching, various locations
Senior Consultant- Business Development (1985-present, concurrent to one of the below-listed positions.) Responsible for sourcing new business and fulfilling contract requirements.
An established consulting firm servicing clients from start-ups to over $100MM in a variety of industries with an emphasis on business development. The firm focuses on delivering and executing development growth strategies, executive coaching, building sales teams, organizational efficiency, financial and management solutions. Highlights:
• Whole Heart Center, NYC. For this world-renowned cardiologist, created and assisted in the implementation of a business strategy which resulted in a doubling of profits within one year. Process involved revamping infrastructure and repositioning marketing.
• Vibrant Life Center, Maui, HI and San Diego, CA. 10 yr contract with CEO of this alternative health care service; positioned products, developed management, business and sales systems; supported negotiations for a highly profitable, recurring annual contract with (Tony) Robbins Research Institute to provide health services to Robbins’ seminar participants.
• Environmental Technologies, Maui, HI. Start-up - developed infrastructure and national marketing strategy, prepared financial projections for developmental funding. Negotiated contracts with high level government and business contacts.
• United Investment Group, Fairfield, IA. Developed and executed all phases of national marketing strategy, including national sales team and support materials, resulting in sales increase from $5MM to $40MM/yr over 2 years.
• Pacific Planning Institute, Maui, HI and Beijing, China. For CEO of this consultative business institute, created and executed strategies that tripled client base and profitability. Packaged & launched product line of consulting & educational materials based on the Buckminster Fuller socioeconomic model.
• Anonymous Power Broker/ Billionaire. Organized meetings with top level business and political leaders worldwide. Assisted in strategy & contract development, implementation and communications.
• Global Development Summits, Wellington, FL. Sales of senior level global conferences to executives in the military, defense, telecommunication and supporting industries worldwide.
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The Kabbalah Centre FL, Boca Raton, FL
Director of Marketing and Development (2004-2008) and other positions: Fundraising Director, Centre Manager. Established in 1922, now the largest international organization dedicated to disseminating the wisdom of Kabbalah. Executed all areas of marketing and business development. During tenure, doubled student population and sales. Conceived and executed highly successful capital campaign. Consulted with national, international contacts and VIP’s. Co-supervised construction of 35K sq. ft. building. Spokesperson and presenter at multiple events.
PLM Equipment Leasing, San Francisco, CA
Senior VP, National Marketing Director, Sales (1980-1985)
During tenure, PLM grew to become the largest syndicator in the United States of SEC registered transportation equipment leasing investment products. Developed and executed national marketing campaign which brought sales from $3MM to $80MM in three years. Personal sales over $60MM. Served as national spokesperson for the transportation equipment leasing industry.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERESTS
Bentley University, Waltham, MA - Accounting and Finance
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA – Marketing and Advertising
Extensive business trainings, workshops and seminars, both as a presenter and participant.
Certified Fitness Instructor, Yoga & Mediation Teacher, Certified Raw Food Chef & Instructor, Perpetual Student of Life, Writer/Editor, Classical & other music lover