Executive Manager/Public Relations/Sales

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Montgomery, AL 36116 ***********@*******.***

E. ANN CLEMONS, CTIS,TMP

Summary An innovative professional with over 25 years of experience in Economic Development,

Tourism and Convention and Meeting Sales. Results oriented with a strong suit in client relations, sales presentations and customer service. An excellent communicator and

team-player with a keen sense for identifying, prioritizing and accomplishing tasks.

Accomplishments ▫ Secured 40 pre-scheduled appointments and 20 unscheduled appointments at 2008 American Bus Association (ABA)Marketplace.

▫ Realized 6 motor coach visits as a result of appointments at ABA. ▫ Coordinated sales missions resulting in group leads for industry partners. ▫ Won bid for the 2008 Spring Conference of National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners realizing 577 Room nights and 250 delegates.

Professional Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau

Experience Montgomery, Alabama 2002-Currently

Director of Multicultural Sales responsible for generating qualified leads from national and regional markets for Montgomery by proactively seeking business via telephone, internet and Trade Shows. Consultant for all Reunions and other SMERF markets. Assist with industry partner requests including area attractions and local hotels and restaurants and caterers. Coordinate and schedule educational tours for high school and college students.

Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce

Mobile, Alabama 1999-2002 and 1995-1998

Coordinator, Administrative Services of Economic Development responsible for managing the daily operation of the economic development department. Provided administrative support to the Vice President of the department including coordinating and scheduling Industrial Development Board Meetings and acting as liaison to attorneys, banks and auditors.

Ball HealthCare Services, Inc.

Mobile, Alabama 1998-1999

Administrative Assistant to President responsible for office management and administrative support to the President of the company. Responsible for the publication of company newsletter and company-wide event planning.

Education Masters Degree – Education – Antioch University, Boston, MA 1979

Certificate of Completion - Grant Writing Course University of South Alabama 2001

Certificate of Completion - Dale Carnegie & Associates, Mobile, AL 2002

Professional ▫American Bus Association

Memberships ▫National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners

▫National Association of Female Executives

▫Southeast Tourism Society

▫Volunteer and Information Center, Board Member

References available upon request

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