Amapola Shimp
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Strategic Education Account Executive with proven success at increasing sales and revenue through developing loyal account relationships. An articulate communicator with exceptional negotiation skills. Adept at understanding customer needs and delivering solutions. Innovative and forward-thinking with strong leadership, relationship-building, and project management skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Partnerships
Southwest Valley Chamber
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
UNIVERSITY SITE RESPRESENTATIVE
GRAND CANYON UNIVERISTY
06.2017 - Current
- Identified potential customers and evaluated market potential
- Researched and developed pipeline of clients that demonstrated interest in being partners with organization
- Developed relationships with Universities and provided individualized customer service to maintain longevity of accounts
- Took active design role and developed marketing materials for clients in education industry
- Drove new business development and client acquisition through cold calling lead generation and exceptional service
- Reached out to customers to assess satisfaction, discuss concerns, and highlight additional offerings
- Promoted and sold product concepts and offerings to multiple stakeholders across different departments within organization
- Advised clients on business matters and drafted innovative solutions.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
CAMELOT HOMES/SHIMP & ASSOICATES/REFERRAL REALTY
06.2004 - Current
- Maintained database of prospective customers
- Showed building models to prospects based on expressed needs and preferences
- Advised prospective clients on current market activities
- Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services
- Wrote contract documents, purchase agreements and closing statements
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions
- Actively follow-up with prospects and hot leads
- Counseled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.
ACADEMIC ADIVSOR EDUCATION
UNIVERISTY OF PHOENIX
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Advice students individually and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources
- Work to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals
- Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records.
Education
No Degree - Leadership
Leadership West
West Valley 05.2024
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE LIFE COACHING/MENTOR -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
09.2021
MBA, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
05.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
05.2007
Skills
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Sales strategies implementation
- Oral and written communication
- Client campaigns
- Strong presentation skills
- Lead generation
- Managing client relationships
- Executive leadership
Timeline
Vice President of Partnerships
Southwest Valley Chamber
06.2022 - Current
UNIVERSITY SITE RESPRESENTATIVE
GRAND CANYON UNIVERISTY
06.2017 - Current
REAL ESTATE AGENT
CAMELOT HOMES/SHIMP & ASSOICATES/REFERRAL REALTY
06.2004 - Current
ACADEMIC ADIVSOR EDUCATION
UNIVERISTY OF PHOENIX
01.2004 - 01.2012
No Degree - Leadership
Leadership West
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE LIFE COACHING/MENTOR -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
MBA, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX