April O'Connor
West Palm Beach,FL
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Relationship Manager and Sales Professional with a passion for bringing people and businesses together to create meaningful relationships.
- Expertise in relationship building, sales, and marketing has helped numerous businesses achieve their goals and reach new heights of success.
- Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Business Development and Networking
IHC Advisory Group
01.2021 - Current
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, organizations, and individuals to create meaningful and sustainable connections.
- Develop and implement community outreach strategies, events, and campaigns to promote awareness and engagement.
- Engage with community members through various platforms, including social media, email, and in-person interactions, to share information.
- Train sales teams on relationship building and effective networking.
Awards and Ribbons Representative (Seasonal)
Winter Equestrian Sports
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated event organizers to ensure accurate and timely distribution of awards and ribbons to event participants.
- Assisted with event setup and teardown, including organizing and arranging awards and ribbons displays.
- Cultivated relationships with competition team and competitors that were from all over the world and all ages.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Director of Business Development
Experience Epic Events
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Cultivated trusting relationships with goals to manage their events.
- Partnered with vendors and referral partners to increase revenue.
- Created social media marketing increasing community awareness.
- Managed relationships from signed contract to implementing events.
Director of Business Development
United Franchise Group
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed relationships with up to 25 franchise owners, including sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
- Trained franchise owners to deliver exceptional customer service and build strategic partnerships.
- Implement marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness and drive business growth.
Director of Business Development
HGI Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prospected for sales professionals focused on selling copiers and workflow automation and managed pipeline.
- Cultivated relationships with current customer base to increase retention, obtain referrals and find new opportunities to serve their business needs.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Sales Executive
Ricoh
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Sold Ricoh copying equipment and workflow solutions to customers, providing expert knowledge and guidance on features, benefits, and value of products increasing customer base on average 25% per year
- Offered customized solutions that optimized efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness setting 15-20 appointments per week
- Conducted product demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to showcase capabilities of copiers and workflow solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
05.1996
- Member of Delta Sigma Phi
- Elected to Treasurer of the Finance Club
- Manager of the Women's Division A Basketball Team
Skills
- Business Development
- Cultivating relationships
- Customer Service
- Sales and Marketing
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Team player
- Referrals and Networking
Work Availability
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Timeline
Awards and Ribbons Representative (Seasonal) - Winter Equestrian Sports
12.2022 - 04.2023
Director of Business Development - Experience Epic Events
06.2022 - 11.2022
Consultant - Business Development and Networking - IHC Advisory Group
01.2021 - Current
Director of Business Development - United Franchise Group
01.2019 - 04.2021
Director of Business Development - HGI Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Executive - Ricoh
01.2013 - 01.2018
Siena College - Bachelor of Science, Finance
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