Kelly J. Sochor
Account Executive/Caregiver
High Point,NC
Summary
My daughter and I lived in Naples, Florida for 19 years. We recently relocated to High Point because of the plentiful Autism resources. My daughter has a service dog; but, I am still a caregiver for her. I am looking to use the skills I've learned from being a single mom combined with a lifetime of working in many different industries. I'm confident that I would make an excellent Director of Development at Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum. Established Account Executive gifted at lead generation and resolving customer issues. Engaging and personable and increasing business opportunities through dynamic marketing strategies, sharp communication skills and dedication to customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive/Marketing & Advertising Manager
LOCALiQ/Gannett NAPLES DAILY NEWS
2017.12 - 2024.01
- Growing Local & National Businesses brands by leveraging professional customer service, and years of business marketing solutions experience.
- Awarded USA Today/Gannett President's Circle in 2019
- Highest sales for The Best of Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, and Marco Island 2022.
- Promoted & Attend local fundraisers, awards & events
- Products sold included Websites, Listing Management, SEO, Branded Content, Social Media Marketing, Print Display, Search Marketing, Targeted Display, Social Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, YouTube and Event Sponsorships.
Account Executive
EDIST BUSINESS
2011.11 - 2017.12
- Professional Office Products telephone sales representative making over 50 telephone calls per day with responsibility for eDist's catalog sales
- Products are from: Brother, Olympus, Philips, Nuance, Dragon Medical, Panasonic, Jabra, ATT, Lanier, VXI, Sony, Casio, Sharp, Polycom, Plantronics, Victor, Dymo, Canon, Texas Instrument, Motorola and others.
- Awarded Top Sales for the Brother Stampcreator Internationally
- Traveled 7 to 10 times a year for Brother International to promote the Stampcreator
- Became the only authorized The UPS Store vendor for the Brother Stampceator
- Hosted monthly webinars for over 5,000 UPS Store franchise owners
Co-Owner, Designer & Treasurer
SOSURE INTERIORS
2007.08 - 2009.08
- Negotiated $10,000 to $125,000 of purchasing contracts with outside vendors
- Prepared, presented, and directed changes for renovation bids
- Developed marketing plans and telephone sales of $400,000 annually.
- Managed business with QuickBooks
Owner & Operator @ Deafresources.com
DEAF RESOURCES
2001.01 - 2006.01
- Designed and managed online website for the Deaf community
- Created and manufactured ASL shirts, wooden stamps, notebooks, pens, key chains, and jewelry
- Sold assistive devices from Harris Communications by telephone.
Account Coordinator
BLUEDIESEL
2000.04 - 2001.06
- Administered and implemented a $20 million intranet advertising campaign for Eli Lilly
- Managed the content of clients' extranets and intranets
- Created user guides and maintained the 'helpdesk' for Eli Lilly.
Account Coordinator
GERBIG, SNELL, WEISHEIMER AND ASSOCIATES
1998.09 - 2000.04
- Coordinated AstraZeneca's technical education to over a 1000 participating Doctors & Nurses
- Tracked product's development from conception, FDA approval and distribution
- Coordinated Direct-to-consumer promotions for a $10 million nationwide commercial.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management - Marketing And Advertising
Hodges University
Naples, FL06.2011
Multi-Media -
Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus, OHFine Arts -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- New and Existing Sales Professional
- Consultative and Relationship Account Opener Professional
- Strategic Account Sales, Customer Centric Focus
- Professional Sales Team Mentoring
- Public Speaking, Trade Shows and Hosting Training Webinars
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Cultivation
- Win-Win Negotiations
- Proven B2B Sales Portfolio
- Expertise in Networking and Telephone Sales
Accomplishments
- National Art Society - 1990
- Created and sold Breast Cancer Awareness jewelry for non-profit - 2001-2006
- Awarded Scholarship from American Association of University Women - 2010 & 2011
- Hodges University Dean's list - 2010 & 2011
- Volunteer for 'The Women's Shelter' by creating and donating handmade centerpieces - 2012-2014
- Gannett/USA Today President's Circle Recipient - 2019
- Awarded top Naples Daily News marketing & advertising sales executive for 7 years.
- Raised over 11k for my daughters service dog - 2023
Timeline
Account Executive/Marketing & Advertising Manager
LOCALiQ/Gannett NAPLES DAILY NEWS
2017.12 - 2024.01
Account Executive
EDIST BUSINESS
2011.11 - 2017.12
Co-Owner, Designer & Treasurer
SOSURE INTERIORS
2007.08 - 2009.08
Owner & Operator @ Deafresources.com
DEAF RESOURCES
2001.01 - 2006.01
Account Coordinator
BLUEDIESEL
2000.04 - 2001.06
Account Coordinator
GERBIG, SNELL, WEISHEIMER AND ASSOCIATES
1998.09 - 2000.04
Bachelor of Science in Management - Marketing And Advertising
Hodges University
Multi-Media -
Columbus College of Art And Design
Fine Arts -
Ohio State University
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