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Kelly Brennan

Dayton,OH
Kelly Brennan

Summary

Results-driven executive with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.


Well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Stroll Magazine

Area Director
12.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Proactively build and cultivate relationships with local businesses, establishing the groundwork for successful partnerships and future collaborations
  • Created and managed the execution of store business plans to drive KPI results and maximize business opportunities.
  • Conducted competitor analysis to highlight competitor strengths and weaknesses and forecast projected business.

Self-employeed

Graphic & Web Design
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Specializing in developing winning brands and products, crafting visually appealing designs for various digital and print media platforms and brands
  • Prioritized and problem-solved several tasks concurrently with minimum supervision.
  • Curate and optimize content to ensure it aligns with brand identity, resonates with the target audience, and maximizes audience reach.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem-solve independently, managing concurrent tasks.


Onecause

Event Manager
03.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Successfully plan and execute events across the US while ensuring all technology, including proprietary software, laptops, and iPads are properly set up and managed
  • Provide comprehensive software training to clients, staff, volunteers, and guests to ensure the software is fully utilized and functional, resulting in increased event revenue.
  • Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.

The PLI Group

National Account Executive & Sales Trainer
02.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Efficiently resolved sales, service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Increased market penetration by growing brand awareness.

Express Health Pro

CEO
04.2014 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.

Closets By Design

Sales Designer
08.2016 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Developed and presented preliminary sketches with accurate measurements to convey design concepts to clients
  • Built strong, lasting relationships with customers by fostering rapport, resulting in a robust referral pipeline.
  • Created interior designs to clients during in-home demonstration and completed 1 call close techniques in alignment with corporate sales objectives.

Education

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Associate of Arts from Graphic Design, Web Design
08.2007

University Overview

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Closing Procedures
  • Social Psychology
  • Project Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Mockups and Prototypes
  • User Experience
  • Market Research
  • Google AdWords
  • Operational Oversight
  • Account Management

Timeline

Area Director
Stroll Magazine
12.2022 - 09.2023
Event Manager
Onecause
03.2018 - Current
National Account Executive & Sales Trainer
The PLI Group
02.2018 - 01.2021
Graphic & Web Design
Self-employeed
01.2017 - Current
Sales Designer
Closets By Design
08.2016 - 03.2018
CEO
Express Health Pro
04.2014 - 08.2018
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Associate of Arts from Graphic Design, Web Design

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