Angie Brogdon
Atlanta,MI
Summary
Accomplished Director of Operations, adept in strategic planning and operational efficiency, significantly enhancing client retention and operational workflows. Skilled in relationship building and new business development, I excel in transforming challenges into lucrative opportunities. Recognized for driving substantial growth through innovative marketing strategies and team leadership. Dedicated and focused professional who is results driven and a strategic thinker; adept at working independently or leading a team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Eder Realty
06.2016 - Current
- Contract writing, execution & compliance.
- Marketing strategy, creation, implementation, touch points
- New client on boarding
- Client retention
- Work with lenders, attorneys & brokers to manage and streamline the buying/selling process
- Research using numerous & varied programs to develop out of the box thinking to better serve our clients
Director of Restaurant/ Brand Relations
Flavour Gallery
06.2016 - Current
- New business development with national & local brands
- Custom sales/ account management
- Client relations through face to face connections, email, texts & calls
- Event pre planning & execution
- Staff management
Manager
Baraonda
05.2010 - 02.2016
- Front of house training, writing training manuals, new hire handbooks and testing materials
- Floor manager for staff of 20
- Promotional/ special event organization and implementation
- Handled all charitable requests
- Office support for day to day activities
Founder/Chairperson
Fire Alarm Fundraiser
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Founder of a grassroots fundraising effort for neighborhood/community involvement for Station 15 and The Atlanta Fire Foundation
- Worked with city officials to navigate City of Atlanta regulations for fundraising for a government department
- Leveraged extensive industry connections to secure premier vendors and sponsorships
- Negotiate special pricing with vendors on products to maximize the dollar amount to be donated (alcohol, t-shirts, printing, talent)
- Creative process creation - logo, marketing materials
- Partnered with various news sources for publicity
- Day of event management
- Received special recognition from The City of Atlanta Fire and Rescue
Showroom Manager/Independent Sales Rep
Multiple Showrooms At America's Mart
07.2004 - 05.2010
- Managed daily activities for 5 showrooms, furniture and home accessories
- Increased showroom sales by implementing effective visual merchandising strategies and product displays
- Generated personal sales to meet or exceed established sales goals
- Cultivated relationships with wholesale buyers and designers
- Trade show set up and sales
Advertising Account Coordinator
Turner Broadcasting/ CNN International
11.1998 - 07.2004
- Manage the billboard creative process and booking for 8 CNN International Networks
- Worked with domestic and international sales offices, clients and advertising agencies
- Liaison between client, sales, production team and newsroom
- Department representative at weekly marketing and production meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCBritish Criminal Justice System
Kings College
London, EnglandSkills
- New Business Development and Retention
- Relationship Building
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Management
- Sales - apparel, furniture, home accessories, catering
- Contract Execution and Compliance
- Marketing Strategy, Implementation and Touchpoints
- Team Building, Training and Management
- Event Planning and Execution
- Natural Problem Solver
- Conflict management/resolution
Timeline
Director of Operations
Eder Realty
06.2016 - Current
Director of Restaurant/ Brand Relations
Flavour Gallery
06.2016 - Current
Founder/Chairperson
Fire Alarm Fundraiser
06.2013 - 10.2014
Manager
Baraonda
05.2010 - 02.2016
Showroom Manager/Independent Sales Rep
Multiple Showrooms At America's Mart
07.2004 - 05.2010
Advertising Account Coordinator
Turner Broadcasting/ CNN International
11.1998 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
British Criminal Justice System
Kings College
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