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Christine Holman

Christine Holman

Elk River,MN

Summary

Results-driven Business Development Executive with a proven track record in sales and customer relations. Proficient in CRM, Sales, Marketing, Administration, and Leadership. Holds a Masters (M.A.) in Strategic Leadership from Bethel University. Known for leveraging expertise to drive competitive growth by cultivating relationships and seizing business opportunities. Adept at staying abreast of industry trends, practices, and customer preferences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Notary Public

Freelance
03.2022 - Current

Director of Business Development

Windward Engineers & Consultants
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted database research to identify potential leads and determine contact information.
  • Leveraged CRM database to manage customer data, log calls and other activities, and generate reporting to deliver actionable insights and develop sales pipeline.
  • Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build a sales pipeline with Tribal Communities.
  • Attended networking events, trade shows, and conventions to enhance industry knowledge and solicit potential prospects.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through effective time management techniques and prioritization of high-impact tasks, resulting in increased productivity within the office.

Regional Director of Business Development

Cushing Terrell
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service satisfaction across all engagements consistently.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Attended networking events, trade shows and conventions to enhance industry knowledge and solicit potential prospects.
  • Advocated for client needs within the organization, fostering a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity across all departments.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Enrollment Counselor CAPS/ GS

Bethel University
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Direct customer service, sales, and awards acceptance/rejection letters
  • 25% of international student admission for Nursing Program
  • Surpassed matriculation goals despite 50% lead reduction for 2 years
  • Collaborates with partner-departments & stakeholders on marketing strategies and promotional events
  • Data-driven communication in all phases of the recruitment cycle.

Field Crew Member

Applied Ecological Services
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Prairie restoration best practice - on sight (labor crew)
  • Wildland Firefighting (Red Card Certified, Wilderness First Aid/ CPR)
  • Federal procurement land management data project (three months)
  • Data-driven research to develop future projects for crew
  • OSHA regulations for safety and work standards for field crew.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members.

Manager

The Running Room
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Led team of 6 - 10 employees of diverse backgrounds
  • Recruited, developed and led training programs/clinics
  • Hired staff, tracked inventory, scheduling, and payroll.

Team Member

Caribou Coffee
11.2013 - 04.2014

Crew Member

AmeriCorps
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • The MCC is an AmeriCorps program that connects 18 to 25 year olds to service projects
  • The work my crew did was natural resource restoration based, oakwilt removal, invasive species removal, herbicide application, prescribed burning, rain garden installation.

Student Manager

Sodexo
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Led team of 10-20 employees of diverse backgrounds in dining center, catering, café, and shipments
  • Managed daily operations of dining center, events, and café
  • Recruited employees, performed onboarding, and created schedules
  • Occasional administration as assigned, food prep, & meal serving.

Education

Master of Arts - Business

Bethel University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2018

Certificate in Leadership Foundations, Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services , Business Administration and Management, General - Business Leadership

Bethel University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2018

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science - Environmental Science

Bethel University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2013

Ecology

Au Sauble Environmental Institute
Puget Sound, WI
01.2012

Skills

    • Research
    • Event Planning
    • Community Outreach
    • Teaching
      • Leadership
      • Brand Marketing
      • Relationship building and rapport
      • Stakeholder Communication

Hobbies

Long Distance Running

Sewing

Gardening

Timeline

Director of Business Development

Windward Engineers & Consultants
05.2023 - 02.2024

Notary Public

Freelance
03.2022 - Current

Regional Director of Business Development

Cushing Terrell
10.2019 - 05.2023

Enrollment Counselor CAPS/ GS

Bethel University
07.2016 - 10.2019

Field Crew Member

Applied Ecological Services
11.2015 - 07.2016

Team Member

Caribou Coffee
11.2013 - 04.2014

Manager

The Running Room
06.2013 - 11.2015

Crew Member

AmeriCorps
06.2013 - 11.2013

Student Manager

Sodexo
08.2009 - 05.2013

Master of Arts - Business

Bethel University

Certificate in Leadership Foundations, Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services , Business Administration and Management, General - Business Leadership

Bethel University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science - Environmental Science

Bethel University

Ecology

Au Sauble Environmental Institute

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