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Christine Glessner

Lakeland

Summary

Dynamic operational leader with a strong background in financial management and organizational development. Adept at implementing marketing strategies and optimizing operational efficiency to achieve measurable results. Seeking to leverage expertise to enhance patient care and operational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Paw Haven Animal Hospital
Winter Haven
01.2025 - Current
  • Direct all aspects of clinic operations, including financial management, payroll, PTO, income reconciliation, and accounts receivable/payable, ensuring accurate performance and fiscal accountability.
  • Oversee human resources and organizational development, including onboarding, staffing strategy, performance management, and maintaining updated policies and job descriptions.
  • Lead marketing, client engagement, and community outreach initiatives, driving brand awareness and patient growth through strategic planning, content management, and analytics tracking.
  • Optimize operational efficiency by implementing inventory management, equipment maintenance, compliance oversight, chart audits, and regulatory monitoring, aligning workflows with industry best practices.
  • Develope and institutionalized training programs, client education resources, and operational protocols to uphold high-quality patient care and AAHA standards, fostering a culture of excellence across the practice.

Marketing Represenative

Universal Parks & Resorts
Orlando
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Executed integrated marketing campaigns to boost brand visibility and ticket, hotel sales revenue.
  • Managed timelines, content calendars, and project updates for efficient campaign execution.
  • Collaborated with Legal, Sales, Digital/Technology, and Creative teams for cohesive marketing strategies.
  • Created marketing assets, including presentations and reports, maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Supported partner marketing initiatives through co-branded campaigns and new business development.
  • Conducted market research to identify opportunities and inform strategic planning efforts.
  • Performed compliance reviews of marketing materials to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence.
  • Assisted in partner marketing for Epic Universe opening to maximize outreach.

Marketing Representative

Universal Parks & Vacations
Orlando
09.2021 - 10.2022

Supported and expanded vacation package marketing opportunities for Universal Studios Hollywood.
Collaborated with internal teams to create attractive, financially viable vacation packages.
Executed project management for vacation package strategies, aligning with stakeholders on timelines.
Reviewed comprehensive marketing layouts to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Maintained strong partnerships with various internal and external collaborators.

Associate Sales Representative

Universal Parks & Resorts
Orlando
10.2018 - 10.2022

Manage relationships with online travel partners contracted to sell Universal Orlando Resort theme park tickets and on-site hotel room nights.
•Develop partnerships with a selection of airline vacation brands, online travel agencies and US wholesale accounts to further the distribution of Universal Orlando Resort products.
•Ensure optimal placement for Universal Orlando Resort on web pages and in applicable marketing assets to attract customers at every stage of their vacation planning cycle.
•Oversee planning and execution of annual co-op marketing plans.
•Identify new and innovative ways to appeal to customers and strategize to maximize conversion of Universal bookings specific to each partner.
•Utilize SalesForce to track organization and sales measurements.

Sales Coordinator

Universal Parks & Resorts
Orlando
08.2016 - 09.2018

•Assist the Online Travel Agency channel with support in order to exceed total financial goals in theme park tickets and on-site hotel room nights.
•Manage and maintain channel reporting and departmental budgeting. Plan and organize familiarization trips, client events and client business reviews.
•Ensure key channel projects are executed with excellence.
•Resolve partner issues and provide customer service to clients.

Sales Coordinator

Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Orlando
03.2015 - 07.2016

•Develop sales leads and respond to sales inquiries from potential clients seeking meeting space and room blocks.
•Manage, prepare and review contracts, addendums, proposals and all necessary documents for incoming groups.
•Engage with clients via email, phone and in person to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Check showrooms and conduct property site visits for potential clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Event Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2014

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Human resources
  • Operational efficiency
  • Marketing strategy
  • Compliance oversight
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Paw Haven Animal Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Marketing Represenative

Universal Parks & Resorts
10.2022 - 12.2024

Marketing Representative

Universal Parks & Vacations
09.2021 - 10.2022

Associate Sales Representative

Universal Parks & Resorts
10.2018 - 10.2022

Sales Coordinator

Universal Parks & Resorts
08.2016 - 09.2018

Sales Coordinator

Rosen Hotels & Resorts
03.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Event Management

University of Central Florida