Open To Work
Erin Faulkner
Ramey Estep Regroup
Ashland,KY
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Results-driven sales professional with 7+ years of consultative B2B/B2C selling, achieving 90%+ referral-based client acquisition through disciplined relationship development and personalized solution delivery. Proven ability to build trust with demanding, time-pressed decision-makers, manage complex sales cycles from prospecting to close, and analyze competitive markets to sharpen positioning. Equally skilled at managing high-stakes accounts and influencing outcomes through empathy and strategic communication. Eager to bring a proven relationship-based sales approach into pharmaceutical sales-committed to improving patient outcomes through every provider interaction.
Work History
Foster Parent Engagement Specialist
4 Months- Run community based outreach across schools, faith-based organizations, businesses, and civic groups to build qualified pipeline in an assigned service area.
- Plan and deliver in-person and virtual information sessions and orientations; support pre-service and ongoing training to keep families prepared and retained.
- Partner with marketing and leadership to keep recruitment materials and content current and compliant with agency and regulatory standards.
Director & Founder
6 Years 8 Months- Founded and scaled a B2C consulting business, managing the full sales cycle — prospecting, discovery, proposal, objection handling, and close — in a competitive, emotionally-charged environment with high-stakes decision-makers.
- Delivered tailored, consultative solutions to clients navigating complex decisions under time pressure — consistently converting first-time clients into long-term advocates.
- Conducted competitive market analysis to refine service positioning and optimize pricing strategy, enhancing differentiation from competing providers.
- Delivered consultative solutions to clients facing complex decisions under time pressure, converting first-time clients into long-term advocates.
Operations Manager
7 Years 9 Months- Negotiated contracts and service agreements on behalf of senior executives, securing favorable terms through research, persuasion, and sustained relationship leverage.
- Negotiated contracts and service agreements for senior executives, securing favorable terms through research and relationship leverage.
- Managed client relationships as primary liaison for high-end commercial firm, engaging with executives, investors, and vendors across complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
- Conducted competitive research and acquisition analysis, influencing multi-million dollar business development decisions.
Educational Consultant & Special Events Planner
13 Years 2 Months- Organized and executed national fundraising campaigns raising $2M+, including coordination of the Clara Lionel Foundation’s inaugural Diamond Ball — demonstrating ability to engage high-value stakeholders and drive outcomes at scale.
- Managed philanthropic initiatives and donor relationships for a prominent family, ensuring discretion and professionalism while cultivating long-term partnerships.
- Developed customized educational and enrichment programs, addressing diverse client needs and enhancing engagement.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
4 Years 10 Months- Established trusted relationships with parents and families in high-expectation private school, enhancing communication skills and fostering a supportive community.
- Navigated complex parent relationships across multiple grade levels, earning trust through transparent communication and positive outcomes.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive classroom environments that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
Curriculum Chair & 4th Grade Lead Teacher
3 Years 10 Months- Led curriculum development and nationwide teacher mentorship programs, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student engagement through clear communication of complex material.
- Delivered measurable outcomes, with student cohorts surpassing district fluency benchmarks by implementing targeted instructional strategies.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance cultural and language proficiency among students.
- Developed and implemented curriculum frameworks aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to promote cultural awareness programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Skills
Consultative B2B/B2C Sales
Territory Management & Business Planning
Full Sales Cycle Management
Relationship Building & Client Retention
CRM & Pipeline Management
Account development
Lead qualification
Prospecting
Sales forecasting
Objection handling
Certification
Kentucky Department of Education — Elementary K-5 Credential
Timeline
Foster Parent Engagement Specialist
Ramey Estep Regroup
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Director & Founder
Bloomfield Consulting, LLC
09.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Operations Manager
The Bronson Companies
08.2017 - 05.2025Read More
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Center for Early Education
08.2012 - 06.2017Read More
Educational Consultant & Special Events Planner
Private Office / Family
08.2010 - 10.2023Read More
Curriculum Chair & 4th Grade Lead Teacher
Culture & Language Academy of Success
08.2007 - 06.2011Read More
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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Loyola Marymount University
Master of Arts from Education
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