Lee Nelson
Wilton,CT
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Photographer & Booster Secretary (Volunteer)
Wilton High School Cheerleading Team
09.2022 - Current
- Team Photographer, Captures Team Images at all Games/Competitions.
- Set up digital share with edited photos and video in a timely manner after each event.
- Booster Secretary, records/maintains meeting minutes.
- Assists President with all duties associated with the Booster Club.
- Updated and created all documents associated with committee roles and board position outlines.
- Works together with the Booster Board to develop fundraising campaigns, manage the budget, evaluate estimates, collectively manage teams finances.
- Collaboratively engages with Coaches and Athletic Director to coordinate layers of events for a sport that spans over a three seasons and has many facets.
Project Leader
Self Employed Web
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Created a coalition of 500 locals to advocate for safety in the public schools during the pandemic in Katy, Texas.
- Lead the advocacy group towards positive displays of making community changes.
- Developed a team to locate a qualified candidate to run for a seat on the school board within the district.
- Collaboratively ran the candidates campaign for district school board seat.
Sandy Hook Promise Leader (Volunteer)
Sandy Hook Promise
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Identified school districts in need of safety programs associated with bullying, violence, and suicide.
- Developed a presentation based on various materials to present to school district officials..
- Successfully gained Houston ISD, the 8th largest district in the country, as a SHP Client.
- Performed large scale school presentations to students and staff.
Marketing Manager
Fit Athletic Club
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Initiated cross promotional advertising campaigns with the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, among other professional teams.
- Developed corporate accounts for professional athletes, creating working relationships with both Athletes and Marketing teams.
- Maintained web site & blog.
- Developed, wrote and designed monthly newsletter, wrote content highlighting staff to increase sales.
- Orchestrated monthly trade shows with local vendors, fostering industry relationships and generating membership leads.
- Developed sixty-five page Policy and Procedures Manual for Front Desk, as well as Café
- Maintained staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, for Front Desk and Cafe' Departments.
Government Account Manager
Micro Warehouse
04.2001 - 12.2003
- Initially an Inbound Sales Representative, processing incoming sales, pinpointing and resolving client issues, as well as educating new staff on systems and procedures
- Within five months, assigned as an Account Manager to the Federal Government Department of Defense Team, covering the United States Air Force on the East Coast, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia
- Developed and grew accounts through prospecting and networking
- Organized, and presented at several Technology Trade Shows nationwide
- Improved client relationships
- Ultimately expanding revenue for each account, and maintained monthly goals.
District Manager
ADP
05.2000 - 04.2001
- Assigned as a District Manager to develop the Yonkers NY territory
- Met with potential clients to generate new business
- Produced leads through telemarketing, promotion planning, and execution
- Initiated partnerships with Financial Institutions to facilitate referral process.
Assistant Manager
The Fitness Edge
03.1998 - 05.2000
- Achieved quarterly Top Sales Consultant for five-club Corporation after less than three months with the company
- Promoted to Supervisor of new Westport CT location, and shortly thereafter to Assistant Manager
- Finalized sales for personal trainers
- Educated and developed the sales skills of the team, encouraged mentoring sessions
- Conducted monthly sales meetings, drove daily revenue, and assisted the General Manager in overall club operation
- Inventory maintenance
- Completed in house General Manager Training, and CPR Certification.
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Fairfield
08.1996 - 03.1998
- Demonstrated outstanding performance selling all product lines, meeting or exceeding monthly expectations
- Initiated continuous skill development, and product knowledge
- Maintain client relationships, and improved customer retention
- Established excellent referral base with clients.
Proof Supervisor
First Union Bank
10.1993 - 08.1996
- Maintained the organization of daily workflow through detailed record keeping
- Processed interoffice corrections for all Connecticut branches
- Developed a schedule of responsibility for staff of 4 weekly.
Education
Adobe Illustrator, Business Ethics -
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT09.2001
Associates Degree in Management -
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05.1996
Associates Degree in Marketing -
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05.1995
Skills
- Team Management and Motivation
- Sales and Operations Training
- Marketing/Promotion
- Project Management
- Sales expertise
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Project planning and development
- Public Speaking
Certification
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Proficient in Microsoft Office XP, including Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
- Certified by the National Bartenders Association
Additional Volunteering:
President of 8 Van Zant Condominium Association
Girl Scouts of America Troop Leader
Classroom Mom
Sports Team Mom
Timeline
Team Photographer & Booster Secretary (Volunteer)
Wilton High School Cheerleading Team
09.2022 - Current
Project Leader
Self Employed Web
05.2021 - 04.2022
Sandy Hook Promise Leader (Volunteer)
Sandy Hook Promise
08.2016 - 03.2019
Marketing Manager
Fit Athletic Club
01.2005 - 01.2008
Government Account Manager
Micro Warehouse
04.2001 - 12.2003
District Manager
ADP
05.2000 - 04.2001
Assistant Manager
The Fitness Edge
03.1998 - 05.2000
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Fairfield
08.1996 - 03.1998
Proof Supervisor
First Union Bank
10.1993 - 08.1996
Adobe Illustrator, Business Ethics -
Fairfield University
Associates Degree in Management -
Norwalk Community College
Associates Degree in Marketing -
Norwalk Community College
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Proficient in Microsoft Office XP, including Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
- Certified by the National Bartenders Association
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