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LISA HALL
Norwalk,CT
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Stay-At-Home Mom for the past 16 years to raise twin boys. Actively involved with volunteering at school including PTO events and spearheading sponsorship donations for annual Fundraising Gala. In addition, Class Captain for several years, acting as liaison between teachers and parents, with regard to all in-school activities, as well as off-site events. Prior to that, was an experienced sales professional with proven skills to succeed through persuasiveness, creativity and the ability to build long-term relationships.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
A PLACE FOR MOM, INC Largest Eldercare
Regional Director/Family Advisor
12.2004 - 12.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for guiding families through complicated and emotional process of identifying most appropriate senior housing solutions
- Substantially increased number of partnership properties in the Northeast.
EAST COAST CARTS COMPANY, LLC
Co-Owner
03.2002 - 11.2004
Job overview
- Co-founded company to create innovative gardening products designed for women
- Invented decorative, light-weight, foldable wheel-barrow for women (As seen on Shop-At-Home)
- Designed marketing material and advertisements placed in appropriate trade publications.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC Trade Publishing Company POST Magazine
Regional Sales Manager
10.1999 - 02.2002
Job overview
- One of three national sales managers hired to pioneer key accounts in markets throughout central United States, while maintaining and growing existing advertising accounts
- Annual quota of $1.2 million achieved within six months in expansion territory
- Created unique proposals that consistently increased revenues through value-added solutions.
Fashion Accessories Expo, BUSINESS JOURNALS, INC Trade Publishing Company
Account Manager
06.1998 - 10.1999
Job overview
- Hired to play key role in company's entry into trade show industry, from publishing, due to extensive background in sales management with strong strategies for retaining established clients and building new business
- Achieved over 100% of sales goals for all three 1999 tradeshows
- Tapped additional revenue streams by increasing advertising spending in Business Journals Accessories Magazine and exhibit in Fashion Accessories Expo.
REED EXHIBITION COMPANIES, INC. ShowBiz Expo Events
Sales Manager
05.1995 - 05.1998
Job overview
- Selected to lead sales team to integrate recent show acquisition
- Created and maintained strong relations with existing customers during the transition
- Developed new business for show growth.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
REED EXHIBITION COMPANIES, INC
International Sales Manager
02.1994 - 05.1996
Job overview
- International liaison promoting European and Asian trade shows to North American companies in targeted industries
- Direct contact for US and international offices for status on key accounts
- Highly involved with industry trends and growth potential of show portfolios
- Achieved sales projections of 104% in 1995 and 113% in 1994.
REED EXHIBITIONS
Sales Executive
01.1989 - 09.1994
Job overview
- Hired to work with sales team of four to maintain relationships with existing exhibitors
- Generated new business for overall show growth
- Consistently earned coveted Club Award for attaining 100% of sales targets from 1989 to 1992
- Unusual exit and re-entry experience with merit
- From entry-level sales position to accomplished sales manager
- Invaluable skills acquired and recognition of achievements awarded.
Education
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science from Business Marketing
06.1987
Skills
- Sales and Marketing Persuasion
- Communications and Media Negotiation
- Social Perceptiveness Time Management Customer and Personal Service Active Listening
- Friendly and confident
- Task-Oriented
- Consultation and advisory
- Advisory recommendations
Availability
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Timeline
Regional Director/Family Advisor
A PLACE FOR MOM, INC Largest Eldercare
12.2004 - 12.2005
Co-Owner
EAST COAST CARTS COMPANY, LLC
03.2002 - 11.2004
Regional Sales Manager
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC Trade Publishing Company POST Magazine
10.1999 - 02.2002
Account Manager
Fashion Accessories Expo, BUSINESS JOURNALS, INC Trade Publishing Company
06.1998 - 10.1999
Sales Manager
REED EXHIBITION COMPANIES, INC. ShowBiz Expo Events
05.1995 - 05.1998
International Sales Manager
REED EXHIBITION COMPANIES, INC
02.1994 - 05.1996
Sales Executive
REED EXHIBITIONS
01.1989 - 09.1994
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science from Business Marketing
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