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Work History
Education
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Certification
Volunteer Work
Study Abroad Experience
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Lara Allworth

Mars,PA

Summary

High-performing and detail-oriented Account Manager with extensive experience in managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities.Focused on managing accounts systematically to maximize sales. A committed professional adept at growing sales with existing clients and prospects.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager, Client Relationship Coordinator

ECSI, Global Payments Company
Coraopolis, PA
06.2015 - 09.2024
  • Provided effective customer service, conducted account reviews, handled contract renewals, RFP requirements, on-site presentations and educational sessions.
  • Engage in conference participation, cold-calling activities, and manage the sales pipeline
  • Managed cross-department communications to resolve client issues efficiently
  • Informed all clients regularly about new compliance requirements
  • Managed client relationships and expanded new business opportunities

Achievements:
2024, April - 111% ($118,092)
2023, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (117%).

2023, SF.com Prioritization Project Appointed Stakeholder.

2022, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (227%).

2021, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (189%).

2020, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (131%).

2019, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (124%).

2018, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (108%).

2017, 100%+ Annual Club Winner (185%).

2016, Lead Gen of the Month August (133%), July (249%), June (402%).

2015, November - Vice President of the Month (170%).



Chief Conversation Starter, Sales Development

Nexstara
Mars , PA
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Oversee the complete Sales Development process, which encompasses refining the ideal customer profile, constructing and refreshing prospect lists, ensuring and upholding data accuracy within the CRM software, executing campaigns, conducting outbound prospecting calls, acquiring prospects, qualifying leads and referrals, arranging meetings, and evaluating results to enhance the process.
  • Paying close attention to detail, providing excellent follow-up, possessing strong communication skills, demonstrating tenacity, and collaborating effectively with colleagues are all essential for achieving success.

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Delta-T Group |
Carnegie, PA
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with prospective clients by marketing behavioral healthcare referral services in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
  • Implement company processes. Responsibilities included generating placement requests (orders) and building the assigned territory to increase billable hours through the acquisition of new clients. Working knowledge of R5W, an industry-specific software tool.

Account Executive

Double Eagle Promotions
Wexford, PA
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Tasked with cultivating profitable new business relationships in the realm of promotional products and branded merchandise sales, in addition to coordinating services for golf outings.
  • Responsibilities encompass cold calling, telemarketing, arranging appointments, delivering consultative sales pitches, matching products to prospects and clients' requirements, creating proposals, and securing signed invoices and payment information.
  • Skilled in navigating and utilizing ESP Online within the promotional products sector

Achievements:
2010, $166,500 Annual Sales
2009, $84,575 Annual Sales
2008, $67,150 Annual Sales

Business Development Manager

Venturi Staffing Partners
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Tasked with generating sales and profits through the marketing of specialized human resource solutions. Responsibilities encompass developing new business, engaging with customers via telemarketing and cold calls, arranging meetings, delivering sales pitches, detailing company services, evaluating client requirements for staffing solutions (temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire), creating proposals, negotiating terms, finalizing sales, and securing signed agreements.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce.com, a Customer Relationship Management software tool.

Achievements:
2007, 100% Annual Revenue Sales Goal Achieved ($447,119).
2006, 98% to annual revenue sales goal of $226,000.

Business Development Officer

Citizens Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2004 - 12.2005
  • A Business Banking Officer is tasked with cultivating new business relationships within the Western PA region.
  • My specific duties encompass cold-calling, telemarketing, and leveraging referrals from my personal network.
  • I am tasked with supporting five local branch offices, handling walk-in leads, coordinating telemarketing sessions for branch staff, and collaborating closely with branch managers to meet business objectives.
  • Additional duties involve regularly meeting with business clients to understand their goals, ensuring an optimal match with our products/services, and completing the setup of all deposit accounts and loan agreements.

Achievements:

In 2005, loan production closed at 120% of the objective. Savings/money market accounts met 103% of the objective. Merchant processing referrals achieved 266% of the objective. Additionally, three out of four branches attained their business checking objectives in the second quarter.

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Yellow Book, U.S.A
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2000 - 09.2004
  • Responsible for advertising sales in the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania regional territory for the world's largest independent yellow page directory.
  • Promoted in six months to Account Representative.
  • Excelled in business retention and new client development.
  • Exceeded New Business and Internet Sales Quotas.
  • Territory consisted of Beaver, Butler, Allegheny Counties, and Mon Valley Area.
  • Developed and implemented a performance survey for client feedback.

Achievements:

  • In 2003, I recorded new business sales weekly for twenty-two weeks.
  • 2002, mentored a new employee.
  • 2001, Won Sharpen Your Knife Award, a Productivity Contest. Awarded Rep of the Month (132%). Achieved Top Performer Award, Mon Valley Sales Close.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Dual Business

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12-1999

Skills

  • Numerous years of achieving the President's Club Award
  • High-energy personality
  • Customer-Centric Approach
  • Approachable Professionalism
  • Collaborative Individual Contributor
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Proficient in Salesforce CRM
  • Proficient in various sales methodologies

Certification

  • Sandler Selling System Bronze Certification

Volunteer Work

  • ECSI hosts a Worldwide Day of Service annually in May and October. Every year, we offer support to various organizations, providing assistance as needed, often engaging in light labor tasks at the Woodlands in Wexford or facilitating social and physical interactions with participants at the Miracle League in Moon Township.

Study Abroad Experience

  • Experience studying abroad in Kensington, England with the Pitt in London Program.
  • Upon returning to the United States, I interned at the Study Abroad Office to inform students about the advantages of studying abroad.
  • Created, organized, and promoted the First Annual Study Abroad Artists Reception.

Affiliations

  • Bar Method Member Since 2019, Over 250 Classes Attended
  • Snap Fitness Member Since 2008

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Account Manager, Client Relationship Coordinator

ECSI, Global Payments Company
06.2015 - 09.2024

Chief Conversation Starter, Sales Development

Nexstara
03.2013 - 05.2015

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Delta-T Group |
04.2011 - 12.2011

Account Executive

Double Eagle Promotions
06.2008 - 04.2011

Business Development Manager

Venturi Staffing Partners
04.2006 - 04.2008

Business Development Officer

Citizens Bank
11.2004 - 12.2005

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Yellow Book, U.S.A
04.2000 - 09.2004
  • Sandler Selling System Bronze Certification

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Dual Business

University of Pittsburgh
Lara Allworth