Austin Lemire
Columbus
Summary
Hardworking and committed sales management professional equipped to revitalize operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CATERING SALES MANAGER
HILTON
05.2022 - Current
- Contracting and executing short and long term corporate and local events
- Developed and implemented event plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Established effective communication among every hotel department for enhanced collaboration and successful event completion.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Oversaw the successful execution of various events, from conception to completion, while ensuring all client objectives were met or exceeded.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and leadership.
- Delivered outstanding results on tight timelines by efficiently multitasking under pressure while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
MARKETING MANAGER
UCENTRIC
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Executed the preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Curated strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
SELF EMPLOYED
BREAK IT DOWN AUTO DETAILING
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Created a car cleaning company designed to aid industrious lifestyles by providing cleaning services at their home or work.
- Serviced a large portion of northern Ohio and the gulf coast of Florida beginning in 2018.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and maintained budgets to control costs and meet growth goals.
- Monitored company progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER
SMART CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Promoted to assistant manager in December of 2017 due to outstanding sales production and leadership skills.
- Conducted daily effective sales meetings to focus on behaviors that would convert to sales.
- Assisted in the development of annual sales forecasts, providing accurate projections for budgeting purposes.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through fostering teamwork, open communication channels among staff members contributing towards higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH02.2021
GlenOak High School
Canton, OH06.2016
Skills
- Business Planning and Development
- Rapport and Relationship Building
- Budget Preparation
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Document Management
- Conflict Management
- Contract Management
- Staff Management
- Customer Relationship Management
References
- Mark Myers, Tax Law Solutions & Co Found of Ucentric, (310) 591-0234
- Austin Lemire, (330) 546-3606, austinlemire5@gmail.com
Timeline
CATERING SALES MANAGER
HILTON
05.2022 - Current
MARKETING MANAGER
UCENTRIC
02.2021 - 05.2022
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER
SMART CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL
05.2017 - 10.2018
SELF EMPLOYED
BREAK IT DOWN AUTO DETAILING
07.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
Columbus State Community College
GlenOak High School