Linnea Kristine Whear
Pocasset,MA
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with more than 25 years of experience in operations management, sales, marketing, event planning, and executive support. Highly skilled at coordinating multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards and achieving measurable results. Brings a positive leadership style and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Setting the Space
Falmouth, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide personalized customer service and product recommendations to drive retail sales.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and support daily store operations.
Family Caregiver (Volunteer)
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed full-time care and household operations for two elderly parents, coordinating medical care, schedules, and daily living support to maintain in-home care.
Operations & Marketing Contractor
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Worked with multiple organizations to improve operations, marketing, and sales processes.
- TrueHealingMD: Reorganized operations of a primary care clinic, implementing systems to improve workflow, patient experience, and profitability.
- DoBizlo: Managed lead generation, data acquisition, seminar/webinar coordination, and appointment scheduling.
- TNS Communications: Recruited, onboarded, and trained a 12+ member sales team representing Verizon Enterprise.
Marketing Events Coordinator
OMNIlife Science
Taunton, MA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Planned and coordinated nationwide product training and marketing events for physicians, medical professionals, and executives.
Business-to-Business Representative
B2B Contact
Raynham, MA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Top producer generating sales appointments and event participation through targeted cold calling and email campaigns.
Interior Design Sales Manager
Two Sisters Home Furnishings
Manchester, VT
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Generated over 40% of annual company revenue for three consecutive years among a team of 10+ sales representatives.
Events Manager
NYNEX Information Resources Company
Danvers, MA
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Managed 120+ national events focused on customer appreciation and sales recognition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Framingham State University
Framingham, MASkills
- Business & Technology: Microsoft Office, HubSpot, AdvancedMD
- Platforms: LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, Instagram
- Core Strengths: Operations Management, Customer Relationship Management, Sales, Event Planning, Lead Generation
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Setting the Space
01.2025 - Current
Family Caregiver (Volunteer)
01.2017 - 01.2023
Operations & Marketing Contractor
01.2013 - 01.2017
Marketing Events Coordinator
OMNIlife Science
01.2009 - 01.2012
Business-to-Business Representative
B2B Contact
01.2006 - 01.2009
Interior Design Sales Manager
Two Sisters Home Furnishings
01.2003 - 01.2006
Events Manager
NYNEX Information Resources Company
01.1989 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts -
Framingham State University