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Kathleen O'Gara

Kathleen O'Gara

Cortlandt Manor,New York

Summary

Sales professional with extensive experience in account and customer relationship management. Cultivates, nurtures and maintains long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of E-Commerce, Digital Marketing

Duraline Systems, Inc
03.2017 - 01.2024
  • After two years of successful marketing campaigns and online lead generation, I was promoted to the Sales Account Manager role.

Sales Account Manager

Duraline Systems, Inc
02.2019 - Current
  • Built loyal relationships with dental offices, staff and hygienists to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Contacted new prospects and existing customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

eCommerce Director, Senior VP Marketing

Long Beach Apparel
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led team in creating well-organized work and inventory storage area for maximum efficiency and control quality.
  • Devised and implemented system for researching value of e-commerce products and drove selection of highest-quality products.
  • Created sorting procedures and techniques to support maximum e-commerce volume.
  • Maintained inventory systems, stocked posted books and purged non-sellable items as sales history indicated.

Senior Digital Media Buyer

Spark Networks
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Account Manager

ETI Sales Support
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • Created and maintained database containing information on business proposals and contacts.

Senior Sales Engineer

Webapps, LLC
02.2009 - 01.2011
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment, constantly re-prioritized and maintained relentless focus on sales process.
  • Investigated competitor technical specifications, product data and industry standards and continually developed knowledge of product offerings.
  • Mastered company product line and configured live product and software demonstrations.

Director of Interactive Marketing

Macromark, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art History & History -

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY
01.2005

Skills

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Organic Search
  • Google Ads Certified
  • Google Analytics Certified
  • Digital Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Organizational Development
  • Budget Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Acquisition and Retention
  • Product Development
  • Attention to Detail

References

References available upon request

Work Availability

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Timeline

Sales Account Manager

Duraline Systems, Inc
02.2019 - Current

Director of E-Commerce, Digital Marketing

Duraline Systems, Inc
03.2017 - 01.2024

Senior Digital Media Buyer

Spark Networks
01.2014 - 02.2015

eCommerce Director, Senior VP Marketing

Long Beach Apparel
01.2013 - 01.2016

Account Manager

ETI Sales Support
01.2011 - 01.2014

Senior Sales Engineer

Webapps, LLC
02.2009 - 01.2011

Director of Interactive Marketing

Macromark, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts in Art History & History -

Binghamton University
Kathleen O'Gara