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LAURA ADAMS

Denver,CO

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in sales and leadership, demonstrating a proven track record in market development, prospecting, coaching, and cultivating client relationships. Recognized for an empathetic leadership approach and a passion for empowering teams to excel. Committed to driving results through innovative strategies and cross team collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Account Manager

Comcast
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for leading eight Community Account Representatives on the Southern Colorado team
  • Continued focus on fostering an inclusive team culture to help drive employee engagement and motivation
  • Conduct team huddles twice a week and bi-weekly one-on-ones with team members
  • Ride out and coach teammates to drive key selling behaviors and metrics
  • Hold team members accountable to expectations
  • Develop and hire high talented individuals
  • Collaborate across teams to problem solve and grow customer base
  • Participant in customer experience gig program to drive customer success and engagement

Community Account Representative

Comcast
12.2018 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for building and managing relationships with 60 properties in the Cherry Creek territory
  • Mentored, coached, and on-boarded new peers to ensure a successful start
  • Collaborate with internal partners to resolve customer and property issues
  • 2022 Future Leaders Program Graduate


Integrated Account Executive

KMGH Channel7
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for selling both television and digital products to generate new business
  • Met and exceeded new business budget during 2015 and 2016 fiscal year
  • Consistently prospected and cold called to meet all four budget requirements
  • Conducted weekly pipeline meetings with leadership

Account Executive

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for planning and selling corporate events
  • Manage current accounts as well as prospect new business
  • Execute events for companies
  • Ensure event success through partnerships with catering and ticket sales

Men’s Sales Manager

Macy’s Inc.
06.2013 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for managing 18 associates and driving sales in the Men’s department business
  • Provide fast-feedback and redirection to ensure success
  • Engagement captain, responsible for collecting associate feedback and improving morale
  • Completed 10 week “Fast Tracker” training program to learn all aspects Macy’s

Advertising Sales Manager

Rocky Mountain Collegian Newspaper
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for managing sales staff of seven and holding weekly staff meetings
  • Trained new employees and held bi-weekly reviews with representatives on pipeline and territory opportunities
  • Create sales marketing utilizing InDesign

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Arizona Global Campus
10-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Technical Communication

Colorado State University
05-2013

Skills

  • Client Acquisition and Expansion
  • Cross Team Collaboration
  • Goal Oriented
  • People Leadership

Timeline

Community Account Manager

Comcast
04.2023 - Current

Community Account Representative

Comcast
12.2018 - 04.2023

Integrated Account Executive

KMGH Channel7
05.2015 - 11.2018

Account Executive

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
04.2014 - 05.2015

Men’s Sales Manager

Macy’s Inc.
06.2013 - 04.2014

Advertising Sales Manager

Rocky Mountain Collegian Newspaper
08.2010 - 05.2013

Master of Business Administration -

University of Arizona Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Technical Communication

Colorado State University