Sales Marketing

CONNIE J. ZARTLER

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Alsip, IL 60803

Cell: 708-***-****

Email: vj9yk2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

*/**-*/**** ***** CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sales and Marketing Director (Remote Chicago Office)

. Launched new division of Smart Circle International's Corporate

Event Division in the US and Canada.

. Train, supervise and manage forty sales representatives nationwide.

. Analyze markets and identify new opportunities.

. Develop monthly and yearly sales and budget forecasts.

. Write and design all marketing and training materials.

5/03-5/06 KEMPER SPORTS MANAGEMENT, Northbrook, IL

Director of Tournament Sales- Water's Edge Golf Club-Worth, IL

. Responsible for all marketing efforts to increase individual as

well as tournament rounds.

. Increased tournament rounds at Water's Edge Golf Club by 35% for

the 05 Season.

. Designed collateral materials and print ads

. Responsible for all direct mail campaigns.

. Plan and coordinate all special events.

2/99-2/01 NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE, Chicago, IL

Assistant Vice President Marketing

Successfully managed and maintained major accounts in a ten state area.

Increased annual revenue by 35% in my first year.

Implemented and designed new sales presentation increasing client

awareness.

Write and distribute press releases generating thousands of placements

nationwide.

. Design and implement all direct mail campaigns.

10/96-2/99 TEC AIR, INC, Willow Springs, IL

Marketing and Public Relations Director

0. Responsible for the development, supervision and implementation of

all marketing plans.

1. Managed and scheduled the production of all sales and marketing

materials.

2. Created advertisements and implemented media schedule.

3. Organized and attended trade shows nationally and internationally.

4. Wrote, designed and edited sales brochures, promotional materials

and various newsletters.

5. Responsible for new business development

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12/95-9/96 REALINFO, L.L.C., Chicago, IL,

Marketing and Public Relations Director

6. Developed and implemented market plans, prepared and maintained

annual budget.

7. Produced and expedited advertising and promotional programs,

involving detailed copy writing, editing, design and production.

8. Generated media presence through the placement of print

advertisements, press releases, radio and television.

9. Hired and supervised contractual employees in the coordination and

production of multi-media marketing programs.

10. Planned, coordinated and supervised special events, promotions and

tradeshows.

2/94-1/96 JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM, Chicago, IL

Marketing & Special Events Manager/Adult Programs

11. Supervised and managed all aspects of the Adult Public Programs

Division, including marketing plans and budget proposals.

12. Developed and taught curriculum for continuing adult education

classes and programs in Aquatic Sciences.

13. Successfully pitched story ideas to media, handled media inquires

and developed new media relations.

14. Wrote and designed articles for AquaScope the Shedd's bi-monthly

member's newsletter.

15. Supervised and trained staff of over 50 contractual and volunteer

program instructors.

16. Responsible for introducing collaborative adult programming with

Sea World; The Field Museum; Lincoln Park Zoo; The Audubon Society;

National Geographic and The U.S. Coast Guard.

2/88-5/93 OFFICIAL AIRLINE GUIDES, Oak Brook, IL

Sales/Marketing Coordinator-Airline Sales

17. Major account responsibility included Delta, United, America West,

Midway Airlines, Stouffers, and Hyatt Hotels.

18. Coordinated advertising and custom product sales efforts to

domestic and international airlines and hotels.

19. Developed effective sales proposals and presentations.

20. Prepared market studies and statistic reports.

21. Assisted accounts with ad design and placement in various OAG

publications.

EDUCATION

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

. Associates Degree Sales and Marketing

Governors State University, University Park, IL

. Bachelor of Science Environmental Biology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Beverly Art Center Auxiliary Board - 2010 Present

St. John Fisher School Women's Board 2011-Present

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Member 2003-2010

Chicago Chamber of Commerce Member 2003-2010

John G. Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board 1994-2002

Rock Lake Center for Underwater Research Publicity Director 1998-

2008

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