Gretchen Halldin
Business Development Manager
Kansas City,Mo
Summary
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development Manager
Ryan Transportation
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
Returning Student Advisor
Grantham University
1 2013 - 07.2021
- Assumes primary responsibility for facilitating the recruitment process and providing productive customer service to applicants, meeting enrollment metrics.
- Developed targeted intervention plans for at-risk students, coordinating resources from multiple departments to provide comprehensive support solutions
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals
- Facilitated connections between students and relevant campus services such as tutoring, counseling, or financial aid assistance
Senior Recruiter
ITT Tech
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Identifying, interviewing and facilitating candidates to enroll into a program of study offered by school
- Endeavors to maximize the successful retention and graduation of enrolled students
- Assumes primary responsibility for facilitating the recruitment process and providing productive customer service to applicants.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and improved candidate experience
Hotel and Restaurant Sales Manager
Valley West Inn
01.1998 - 01.2013
- Progressed positions from Server, Bartender, Supervisor, to Catering Sales Manager then to Hotel and Restaurant Sales Manager.
Education
B.S. Business Management -
Grantham University
Kansas City, MO 01.2016 - 05.2019
Sales Manage and Marketing Hotel/Restaurant Management Program -
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IA 01.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
Sales Records Management
undefinedTarget Objective
To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the fullest.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Ryan Transportation
07.2021 - 05.2024
B.S. Business Management -
Grantham University
01.2016 - 05.2019
Senior Recruiter
ITT Tech
01.2009 - 01.2013
Hotel and Restaurant Sales Manager
Valley West Inn
01.1998 - 01.2013
Sales Manage and Marketing Hotel/Restaurant Management Program -
Des Moines Area Community College
01.1997 - 05.1998
Returning Student Advisor
Grantham University
1 2013 - 07.2021
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