LEAH LINDELL
Omaha,NE
Summary
Personable Public Relations Specialist with history of working tirelessly at building effective relationships with clients, vendors, media professionals and staff members. Highly deadline-driven with excellent record of managing emergent priorities with grace and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Events & Community Engagement Coordinator
NCHS (Nebraska Children's Home Society)
2015.03 - Current
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Assisted with business communications via email, social media and mailings.
- Delivered high-level administrative support to board during regular operations and special meetings.
- Evaluated donation and sponsorship requests and made funding recommendations.
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular communication and collaboration on projects.
- Improved event attendance rates by strategically planning, promoting, and managing community events.
- Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
- Served as point of contact for over 15 speaking engagements and multitude of events annually.
Personal Assistant
Broadmoor Development Company Owner
2001.09 - Current
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated over 30 appointments for future events.
- Improved time management through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
Sales
Quest Diagnostics
2012.07 - 2015.03
- Boosted cloud sales revenue by developing and implementing tailored sales strategies.
- Boosted sales revenue by streamlining administrative processes and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets consistently by employing innovative sales techniques and utilizing market research.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and cultivating strong client relationships.
- Collaborated with Regional Sales Managers to make strategic sales decisions. to increase sales by 14%.
- Assisted in achieving sales targets through effective coordination with sales team.
Project Development Direct
Universal Flooring & Restoration
2006.11 - 2009.05
- Networked with prospects to increase business revenue and facilitate customer acquisition.
- Kept contractors and labor practices in compliance with company and brand standards.
- Defined project scopes, cost estimates and schedules for over 8 projects simultaneously.
- Optimized business and management practices to improve all facets of project development and execution.
- Championed proactive problem-solving approaches that led to timely resolution of issues, minimizing potential delays or disruptions in project progress.
- Balanced multiple competing priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on achieving desired outcomes within established deadlines.
- Built strong relationships with clients through clear communication channels, open dialogue, and regular updates on project status.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Ethnic Studies
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NESkills
- Nonprofit experience
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Partnership Development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Persuasive negotiator
- Community Engagement
- Project Management
Timeline
Development Events & Community Engagement Coordinator
NCHS (Nebraska Children's Home Society)
2015.03 - Current
Sales
Quest Diagnostics
2012.07 - 2015.03
Project Development Direct
Universal Flooring & Restoration
2006.11 - 2009.05
Personal Assistant
Broadmoor Development Company Owner
2001.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Ethnic Studies
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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