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Katie Dunn

Sonora,CA

Summary

Results-oriented Chamber executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, creating new opportunities with impeccable follow through. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Sonora Chamber Of Commerce
03.2019 - Current
  • Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies with local committee members to establish and achieve long-term business objectives.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with business owners, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Prepared annual budgets and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Developed Christmas Town Sonora in 2020. In 2023 Christmas Town Sonora became a Nationally and Internally recognized Christmas town.
  • Negotiated two contracts with the City of Sonora to create sustainable funding for the Sonora Chamber of Commerce.

Senior Account Executive

Comcast Spotlight
10.1989 - 12.2019
  • Increased account retention by building strong relationships with clients and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Implemented sales strategies that consistently exceeded quarterly revenue targets.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales quotas through diligent prospecting efforts and effective closing techniques.
  • Delivered tailored solutions based on individual client needs by thoroughly understanding their business objectives and pain points.
  • Utilized CRM tools effectively to manage client information and track progress on accounts, leading to more accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
  • Met with new customers to share product and service information, listen to needs and learn about business operations.
  • Set and monitored sales targets and identified potential customers.
  • Managed and exceeded million dollar sales budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05.2004

Skills

  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Customer Relationships
  • Business development and planning
  • Service Coordination
  • Account Management
  • Customer Presentations
  • Sales strategies implementation
  • Onsite visits
  • New business identification
  • Strategic Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • 2014 Comcast Spotlight Presidents Club winner
  • 2016 Comcast Spotlight Presidents Club winner

Affiliations

  • Board Chair for Visit Tuolumne County
  • Blue Zones Project of Tuolumne County Steering Committee
  • Adventist Health Sonora Community Advisory Board

Timeline

President

Sonora Chamber Of Commerce
03.2019 - Current

Senior Account Executive

Comcast Spotlight
10.1989 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

University of Phoenix
Katie Dunn