Microsoft Word
Amanda Illian-Bankhead
Business Consultant
Safety Harbor,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Business Consultant
Indigo Event Space And Lounge LLC
Carbondale, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Researched and compiled tailored monthly analytics and reports for senior management with Excel.
- Mapped process activities to identify shortfalls and propose options to rectify operational inefficiencies.
- Increased annual revenue by 10% by recommending improvements in inventory efficiency and employee development.
- Diminished process gaps and encouraged optimal productivity by closely supervising workflow analytics and sales data.
- Developed metrics derived from raw company data to track improvements in organizational efficiency.
- Mapped current business and operational processes and recommended areas for improvement.
Business Development Executive
Target
Greenville, SC
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
Business Development Manager
Target
Greenville, SC
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise.
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
- Implemented successful approaches to revitalize underperforming product lines and create new profit-generating enterprises.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.
Business Development Associate
Belk
Greenville, SC
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Reviewed client concerns and recommended appropriate changes to supervisors.
- Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
- Enhanced sales techniques and marketing plans to strengthen business development efforts.
- Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs.
- Proactively engaged customer in various departments in order to provide in-depth product knowledge in non-commissioned environment
- Improved bottom-line profitability by growing customer base and capitalizing on upsell opportunities.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged merchandising plans to promote business development.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 04.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC 12.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC 08.2005 - 12.2008
Skills
Business planning
Software
Microsoft Excel
Adobe XD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Room Sketcher
Square
Wix
Google Analyitics
Kronos
Workday
Interests
Design
Gym
DIY Home Improvements
Gardening
Timeline
Small Business Consultant
Indigo Event Space And Lounge LLC
11.2021 - Current
Business Development Executive
Target
10.2018 - 11.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Clemson University
04.2017 - 12.2020
Business Development Manager
Target
10.2015 - 10.2018
Business Development Associate
Belk
02.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Coastal Carolina University
12.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Carolina University
08.2005 - 12.2008
Similar Profiles
Jaime GarciaJaime Garcia
Busser/Runner/Barback at Taj Lounge & Event SpaceBusser/Runner/Barback at Taj Lounge & Event Space
Alexa ShortellAlexa Shortell
Owner at Four Letter Word LLC Micro event spaceOwner at Four Letter Word LLC Micro event space
Semaj K. SimsSemaj K. Sims
Delivery Driver Assistant at Solo Hands Event SpaceDelivery Driver Assistant at Solo Hands Event Space