LAURA BRANSON
Rison,AR
Summary
Talented Regional Manager with solid background across the surrounding area, proven sales expertise, and operational leadership dominance honed over successful Business career. Grow business and market share with successful oversight of promotional, customer relations, and account management strategies. Seek every opportunity to improve processes and streamline costs to run efficient, successful sales operations. Accomplished sales leader with regional expertise and top-notch management abilities. Focused on continuous territory growth and development. Excels at building and maintaining profitable long-term partnerships. Reliable and punctual personality able to handle a fast-paced and unpredictable work environment. Proven willingness to take on any task to support the team and help the business succeed. Offers strong critical thinking, communication and training abilities. Just completed Real Estate School and will sit for board exam in September. Market share growth Accounting launch coordination Operations management Price structuring Contract negotiation Territory growth Annual forecasting Product development Partnership development Sales channel management Staff training Troubleshooting techniques Market research Sales coordination Task prioritization Customer relations Order processing Time management Detail oriented Google Drive Decision making Microsoft Word Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results. Skilled Business Development leader offering {9} years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Bare Beauty Spa Therapy
Rison , AR
03.2021 - Current
- Managed up to 20 employees, with Type A, B, C and D Personalities
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
Business Owner
Branson Holdings, LLC
Rison, AR
01.2020 - Current
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates. On average Rehab cost between $35,000 -$50,000
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
Regional Sales Director
Optimal Financial Resources
Little Rock, AR
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintained detailed and current database of sales opportunities and pursuit activities
- Created accurate annual forecasts based on information such as market trends and accurate order placement details
- Boosted territory sales by consistently seeking out and capitalizing on sales opportunities
- Managed smooth account launch processes through close collaboration with implementation team
- Captured new revenue by delivering expert presentations to 10 + prospects each month
- Oversaw successful sales processes by identifying leads, providing sales support, and supervising contract negotiations
- Increased territory 50% by continuously prospecting new business
- Connected with new, established, and potential clients by completing 20+ face-to-face meetings each month
- Inspected locations at least every 2 weeks, verifying operational compliance and identifying weaknesses
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- Promoted products and services through networking, partnership development, and industry events
- Networked within industry at trade shows and events, building connections and cementing regional leadership
- Tracked sales volume, projections, and activities for accurate monthly reporting
- Improved product promotions, consulting with developers to understand features and offer customer feedback.
- Created robust sales plans and set territory quotas.
- Forecasted annual, quarterly and monthly sales goals.
Finance Manager
Land Rover
Little Rock, AR
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Owens Murphy Jaguar, PVR - 2000 to 2900 per copy Supervises and participates in preparation of various financial statements and reports
- Directs installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures
- Supported financial decision-making through consistent and thorough data analysis
- Evaluate employee performance. Manage human resources activities
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Evaluate employee performance
- Managed accounting and payroll operations, including supervising and evaluating personnel
- Submitting credit applications to lenders
- Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business Directs and participates in cost analyses and rate studies
- Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues, with comptroller
- Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls
- Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems
- Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting
- Reviews financial statements with management personnel
- Develop and maintain Lender relationships
- Managed company risk by assessing applications to accurately determine customers' creditworthiness.
Finance Manager
The Crain Team
Little Rock, AR
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Supported financial decision-making through consistent and thorough data analysis
- Average PRV per copy $2,400-$4,500
- Collaborated with leadership to outline and model key financial objectives
- Boosted continuous improvement in financial planning and reporting
- Oversaw internal controls, setting up systems and enforcing policies to keep operations fully compliant with applicable regulations
- Assisted management with setting both realistic and ambitious financial goals, driving company growth and development with forward-thinking mindset.
Business Development Representative Level III
Wells Fargo Bank
Little Rock, Arkansas
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Established and built business relationships with high level management to ensure company volume objectives, top selling; serviced 82 Franchise Dealerships within entire State of Arkansas, along with 4
- National Accounts
- Developed relationships within all accounts to drive partnerships, exceed expectations and objectives
- Educated Partners on how to properly structure deal for lenders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Investment Properties /Century 21
National School of Real Estate
Little Rock, AR03.2020
Associate of Science - RespiratoryTherapyCarePractitioner
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR12.2008
High School Diploma -
Rison High School
Rison, AR05.2004
Skills
- Records Organization and Management
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Program Optimization
- Organizational Leadership
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Financial Goal Planning
- Account Performance Reviews
- Budgeting and Financial Management
Timeline
Business Owner
Bare Beauty Spa Therapy
03.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Branson Holdings, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Regional Sales Director
Optimal Financial Resources
02.2019 - 05.2019
Finance Manager
Land Rover
05.2017 - 04.2018
Finance Manager
The Crain Team
01.2017 - 05.2017
Business Development Representative Level III
Wells Fargo Bank
05.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Investment Properties /Century 21
National School of Real Estate
Associate of Science - RespiratoryTherapyCarePractitioner
Southeast Arkansas College
High School Diploma -
Rison High School
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