Accomplished, highly motivated professional with outstanding sales expertise and integrated global marketing skills seeking to leverage experience within a dynamic organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Senior Lead Designer
Amanda Ish Designs
Austin
10.2017 - Current
Guided clients through $1M home builds, overseeing selection choices for optimal outcomes.
Managed general contracting for client remodels with budgets up to $750K.
Transformed challenged spaces into desirable properties, cultivating clients for multi-project collaborations.
Ensured meticulous attention to detail and clear communication throughout all projects.
Staged homes effectively to minimize time on market and maximize selling price.
Developed solution-oriented options tailored to various budgets and project requirements.
Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
Sales Manager
DMG World Media
09.2009 - 09.2012
Company Overview: ad:tech the largest conference for digital marketers
Exhibition space and sponsorships sales to over 300 brand advertisers, agencies, portals, online publishers, and technology providers
Exceeded targeted sales goals for a $1.5 million territory
Identify and develop new business opportunities by organic growth/new product development
Actively manage and maximize sales opportunities for over 150 existing customer relationships
Provide clients with strategic and influential partnerships
Continuously present and negotiate with senior client executives at the President, CMO, VP and Director level to participate at ad:tech
Ad:tech the largest conference for digital marketers
Owner and Founder
Amanda Nicole Events
07.2008 - 09.2009
Company Overview: Specializing in weddings and producing special events.
Consulted for various clients providing account and project management across a wide range of industries, including medical, high tech, gaming and non-profit organizations
Developed key accounts and cultivated business relationships to continue sales
Managed and executed multiple projects while being budget minded, solution and detailed oriented
Specializing in weddings and producing special events.
Marketing Manager
PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.
07.2007 - 07.2008
Company Overview: One of the largest private mortgage insurers in the United States operating globally.
Provided strategic planning and marketing techniques for 50+ corporate events
Provided expertise in global brand/product strategy and positioning, go-to-market planning, messaging, market research and execution of brand and product campaigns across multiple mediums
Implemented a wide variety of marketing programs/campaigns, including introductory marketing for PMI's time-critical loss mitigation program designed to help borrowers avoid foreclosure
Effectively project managed, budget planning and tracking, sponsorships/promotions, contract negotiation, vendor management, process development and execution
Managed all direct mailings, print/collateral and online marketing
One of the largest private mortgage insurers in the United States operating globally.
Account Executive
The George P. Johnson Company
03.1998 - 07.2007
Company Overview: The leading global integrated event marketing agency.
Directed international and domestic event programs in both face-to-face and experiential marketing platforms; traveled extensively to execute event programs
Overall program manager and managed event staff of 20+ managers (on-site staff of 100+ pax)
Provided senior-level expertise in project planning including client presentations, proposals, manage budgets, PO requests, change orders, managed event timelines and onsite production schedules
Negotiated various contract terms and conditions with vendors along with competitive pricing to drive bottom line profitability
Managed profitable and consistent revenue with outsource partners and account management teams while continually providing a strategic and successful client program
Interacted with senior client executives at the President, CMO, VP and Director level to persuasively articulate how our solutions can improve their financial, marketing and merchandise performance
Mastered all aspects of a events from décor, exhibit pavilions, entertainment, food and beverage, graphics, housing, general contractor, lead generation, marketing collateral, off site activities, promotional giveaways, registration, rentals, security, sponsorships, transportation
Designed and built internal operations workflow and process management tools to ensure efficient and profitable client deliverables
Conducted venue operational site inspections and secured future sites
The leading global integrated event marketing agency.
Owner/ Lead Designer and Photographer at Amanda Laskin Photography/ Amanda Elle DesignsOwner/ Lead Designer and Photographer at Amanda Laskin Photography/ Amanda Elle Designs