Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Dillards Department Store
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - 02.2024
Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
Performed analysis of current processes within the sales department to identify areas needing improvement.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
Public Relations Marketing Manager
TLC PR
01.2021 - 12.2021
Teamed with Darcey and Stacey Silva, TLC and House of Eleven to develop brand media relations strategies
Directed 20 informational programs per quarter designed to foster favorable public and stockholder perceptions of company's accomplishments
Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages
Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media
Reported on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement
Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions
Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns
Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research
Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications
Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches
Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
Senior Loan Processing Manager
Loan Depot
01.2020 - 11.2020
Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained over 40 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals
Assisted senior-level credit officers with complex loan applications
Complied with regulatory requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking
Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance
Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations
Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches
Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques
Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches
Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring/termination processes, coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations
Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs
Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties
Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
Regional Sales and Marketing Operations Manager
Diamond Resorts
08.2018 - 11.2019
Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues
Traveled to over 5 locations per week to manage each store and perform reviews of individual managers and employees
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
Spearhead overhaul of company best practices, leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and top-ranking as industry leader
Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets
Managed all purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations to ensure efficiency and performance
Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
Developed strategic and tactical marketing plans for region
Collaborated with clients to optimize software functions.
National Contract and Credit Training Manager
Diamond Resorts
06.2017 - 07.2018
Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones
Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services
Identified profitable business leads and built pipeline of prospective customers
Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue
Identified staff requirements and communicated to human resource department to initiate recruitment and training processes
Developed and implemented comprehensive sales plan to achieve designated group sales objectives consistent with overall company short and long-term objectives
Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular business partnerships and performance appraisals
Managed projects in field, supervising team of 20 staff members and meeting all anticipated deadlines
Worked cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations
Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
Director of Special Events
Diamond Resorts
11.2016 - 05.2017
Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination
Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands
Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines
Established clear objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals and measured and monitored results to track impact
Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
Regional Contracts Manager - Western Business Unit
Diamond Resorts
10.2013 - 10.2016
Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds
Negotiated preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings
Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods
Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands
Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists
Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities
Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter
Administered financial aspects of contracts, including establishing and checking coding procedures, monitoring reports and updating internal files
Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results
Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets
Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity
Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones
Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.