Clare Cusato

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Organizations:

Minnie Gant Elementary School, Long Beach, CA; AYSO, Long Beach, CA; Cub Scouts of America; Girl Scouts of America; Hopkinson Elementary School, Rossmoor, CA; McAuliffee Middle School, Los Alamitos, CA; Los Alamitos High School, Los Alamitos, CA; SPCALA; CatPAWS, Seal Beach, CA; Dream Catcher of LA

• Oversaw all advertising, sales, marketing, public relations & promotional Eeforts for the company.
• Facilitated regular communication between Sales and Marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration on campaigns and client outreach efforts.
• Supervised external advertising and public relations agency and acted as primary decision maker regarded all related matters.
• Led comprehensive repositioning campaign with support from designated advertising and public relations agency.
• Collaborated with senior management on the development and implementation of corporate strategy and internal administrative policies and procedures.
• Represented company in community & professional organizations.

Organizations:

Long Beach Area Chamber, DLBA Marketing Committee, Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

• Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
• Developed and administered territory-wide marketing and sales programs designed to build revenue and bolster relationships.
• Educated clients on Delta's existing product/services, product enhancements, new service, expanded relationships and Delta's global network via sale calls, seminars, marketing updates/newsletters.
• Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
• Enhanced client loyalty by providing personalized support and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Sold full line of domestic/international services to corporations, civic leaders, and travel agents throughout Southern California.
• Coordinated and developed contracts with high volume corporate and agency partners to increase sales.
• Implemented booking incentives to stimulate travel agency sales.
• Negotiated local promotional tie-in agreements.