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LISA BERTKE

LISA BERTKE

executive
Chapel Hill,NC

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Summary

Business development and consultative sales leader with 20+ years of experience in holistic health sales and marketing and 10+ years of enterprise sales experience in the publishing industry. Proven ability to build, grow, and monetize membership-based and service-driven businesses, consistently generating multi-six-figure revenue.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & President

Prana Yoga Center
01.2002 - 01.2024
  • Founded and led a highly respected women’s health–focused wellness center, generating $350K–$550K in annual revenue and serving a stable membership base of 300–400 clients.
  • Optimized membership lifecycle performance using Momence-style KPIs including active members, retention rate, lifetime value (LTV), class utilization, and recurring revenue.
  • Designed and facilitated revenue-producing programs for yoga teachers, fertility, pre- and postnatal care, menopause, longevity, and mindfulness.
  • Oversaw sales and marketing strategy including pricing models, offer creation, promotions, and new-member onboarding journeys.
  • Leveraged automated email and SMS communications to convert leads, improve engagement, and increase member retention.
  • Successfully stewarded the transition of ownership after 20+ years, maintaining strong brand equity, operational continuity, and valuation.
  • Corporate Sales | Printing & Publishing Industry Delivered consultative B2B sales solutions within the printing and publishing sector, managing a $5M+ client portfolio.
  • Secured the University of Chicago’s first digital book contract, supporting the institution’s transition to digital publishing.

Account Executive

RR Donnelley
01.1990 - 01.2002

Corporate Sales — Printing & Publishing (1990–2003)

Managed $5M+ in accounts with a relationship-based approach, securing long-term growth.

• Secured University of Chicago’s first digital book contract
• Introduced early print-on-demand solutions

  • Developed tailored solutions to meet diverse client needs across multiple industries.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic marketing initiatives for key accounts.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

No Degree - Health And Wellness

Ayurveda Health Counselor — Himalayan Institute • E-RYT 500

Skills

  • Membership lifecycle marketing (lead capture → onboarding → retention → renewal)
  • Automated email & SMS campaigns for conversion and engagement
  • Offer design: memberships, packs, trials, promotions, and upsells
  • Revenue optimization using dashboards and performance reporting
  • Client experience optimization across in-person and digital touchpoints
  • Data-informed pricing, promotions, and program launches
  • Business Development
  • Consultative Sales

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Additional Information

Community Service and Civic Engagement

Fundraising Manager, Anderson Animal Shelter
Animal Welfare

Volunteer, Northern Illinois Food Bank
Poverty Alleviation

Volunteer, Veterans Yoga Project
Veteran Support and Wellness

Volunteer, Lazarus House Ministries
Poverty Alleviation

Volunteer, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Pittsboro, NC
Animal Welfare, Aug 2025 to Present

Timeline

Founder & President

Prana Yoga Center
01.2002 - 01.2024

Account Executive

RR Donnelley
01.1990 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

DePaul University

No Degree - Health And Wellness

Ayurveda Health Counselor — Himalayan Institute • E-RYT 500