John Goheen

Coordinate and Direct the Blowing Rock Symphony by the Lake, Blowing Rock Winterfest, Art in the Park (6 shows), and multiple Business After Hours and Before Hours Networking events. Successfully maintain public relations and provide 8 newsletters per month. I assist my Sponsorship Coordinator and Chamber President with growing our membership and partnership program.

Managed and operated the magazine department. Daily tasks also included generating new accounts and growing the sales territories. Constantly reached $20K / per month goals in sales. Designed ads for my customers and consulted them on the most up to date information on how to affectively drive sales. Responsible for training and development of new recruits. Maintain excellent client relationships.

Successfully planned and directed very large events such as the Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival, Avery Fine Arts Festivals, and the Avery Chamber Golf Classic. Worked with multiple vendors (over 150) and sponsors to fund the events, as well as building a larger sponsor base to help our Chamber of Commerce grow. My events brought in over 20,000 people into our local area in a timespan of 2 days. Organized and trained volunteers. Directed the shows and always maintained thorough public relations. Created and sent newsletters weekly and maintained company website.

Managed front office, membership records, and accounts. Reached monthly sales goals and help plan new marketing promotions.

Set up customer accounts. Gathered information on sales and service issues to provide effective resolutions. Used digital and telephone approaches to generate sales leads. Implemented a consultative selling approach on all inbound calls.

Managed client marketing strategies and product promotional campaigns.

Responsible for training and development of new recruits. Maintained excellent client relationships. Successfully meet monthly sales goals.