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LATOYAH VESSEL

Dallas,TX

Summary

Highly skilled sales professional with a strong focus on B2B relationship building and networking. Proven expertise in strategic marketing and successfully managing diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to implement sales trends, negotiate deals, and consistently generate high-quality prospects.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Developer (STR's for Medical Profess)

Jannah Home INC.
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed financial models to assess metrics and timeline of proposed projects.
  • Maintained oversight of construction and design expenses while closely tracking progress timeline for real estate projects.
  • Developed concise and compelling presentations for engagement with key stakeholders and community leaders.
  • Delivered effective leadership, guidance, and mentorship to new employees in order to facilitate their understanding of multiple company programs.
  • Implemented successful property showcasing strategies that resulted in securing quarterly housing contracts from first responders.
  • Collaborated with medical institutions to secure housing options for first responders like traveling nurses and physicians

Insurance Sales Manager

AAA-Missouri
New Orleans, LA
02.2014 - 02.2020
  • Grew business connections by regularly engaging with the local community through attendance at networking events, sales conferences, trade shows, and job fairs.
  • Engaged with small business owners from various backgrounds in promoting and marketing AAA Insurance products and services effectively.
  • Achieved success in identifying and qualifying leads through various sources like networking events, referrals, marketing strategies, and lead databases.
  • Consultative presented and explained AAA products and services, establishing rapport with clients by understanding their individual goals and requirements.
  • Spearheaded the growth and maintenance of a diverse range of commercial accounts.
  • Researched and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Guided a high-performing team of insurance sales agents to exceed monthly sales targets and individual metrics by delivering compelling presentations, maintaining consistency, and implementing effective follow-up strategies.
  • Maintained a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Achieved high employee retention rates through effective recruiting and training strategies.

Sr. Admissions Sales Recruiter (Medical Programs)

Allied Health Careers
Austin, TX
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Established a network with counselors in inner-city schools to increase enrollment in various health care programs
  • Conducted seminars at job fairs, churches, and high schools to educate local high school students about the importance of pursuing higher education.
  • Effectively communicated admissions processes, deadlines, and policies to potential undergraduate students through diverse methods such as phone calls, emails, meetings, and group presentations.
  • Interviewed individuals interested in health care programs to determine their aptitude for college education and level of focus
  • Consistently exceeded student placement goals by delivering impactful group presentations and streamlining admissions follow-up processes

Sr. Admissions Sales Recruiter (Medical Programs)

Westwood College
Houston, TX
04.2006 - 06.2007
  • Worked in partnership with job fair liaisons, workforce staff, and community leaders to ensure the enrollment of qualified individuals into Westwood Colleges' healthcare programs.
  • Elevated enrollment rates by more than 25%
  • Consistently achieved sales and marketing goals, maintaining high student placement rates by leveraging assertiveness, interpersonal skills, and effective presentation techniques
  • Drove a substantial influx of potential students via strategic online/telephonic marketing and diverse recruitment activities
  • Held the highest position among rookie representatives for sales performance throughout the entire 1st quarter.

Sales Manager

MCI/ Verizon Business
Austin, TX
02.2004 - 03.2006
  • Initially hired as a telemarketer, quickly climbed the ranks to become a sales manager through strong leadership capabilities and the consistent achievement of both personal and team-based sales goals.
  • Collaborated with senior management to enhance sales and marketing efforts, leading to a growth of 35% in revenue while reducing attrition by 20%.
  • Managed all aspects of recruitment, staffing, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team.
  • Recognized as Luminary Award winner for achieving highest sales in the entire Texas region.

Education

Property and Casualty Insurance License (TX) -

01.2014

CPR/ AED and Heart Saver First Aid Certification -

01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Marketing
  • B2B relationship building
  • Managing a diverse group of talent
  • Negotiating contracts
  • Generating a lucrative flow of quality prospects
  • Community networking
  • Strategic internet/phone marketing
  • Sales management
  • Staffing
  • Training
  • Market Research
  • Team Development
  • Real estate development
  • Project Planning
  • Estimating
  • Staging

Timeline

Real Estate Developer (STR's for Medical Profess)

Jannah Home INC.
04.2022 - Current

Insurance Sales Manager

AAA-Missouri
02.2014 - 02.2020

Sr. Admissions Sales Recruiter (Medical Programs)

Allied Health Careers
01.2008 - 12.2013

Sr. Admissions Sales Recruiter (Medical Programs)

Westwood College
04.2006 - 06.2007

Sales Manager

MCI/ Verizon Business
02.2004 - 03.2006

Property and Casualty Insurance License (TX) -

CPR/ AED and Heart Saver First Aid Certification -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

Huston-Tillotson University
LATOYAH VESSEL