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Lisa LaPorte

Elkhart

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong academic background seeking a position in a progressive company. Excited to utilize expertise and skills in an innovative and growth-oriented work environment. Committed to making a positive contribution to organizational success through diverse skill set and passion for continuous learning. Eager to drive results and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative team setting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Administration Manager

Ember RV
04.2021 - Current
  • Sales/Administration Manager - Responsible for supervising daily support operations of our company and plan the most efficient administration procedures. Currently serving as Sales Administration Manager, still overseeing and coordinating marketing projects alongside the CEO and COO. Leads, plans and budget all company events. Work cross-functionally with our sales and operational teams to build & develop the weekly production schedule. Monthly dispatching of all RVs to outside vendors.
  • Administration & Marketing Manager - Worked with our ad agency to develop and maintain all aspects of our corporate website. Development and implementation on all marketing POP decals/stickers/posters. Developed and maintained monthly newsletter. Communicated directly with our partnering vendors/suppliers to obtain marketing materials to share with our partnering dealers and customers. Organizing any company photo shoots/video training materials. Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes. Miscellaneous duties as assigned including but not limited to processing payroll, handling insurance questions and setting up our corporate office. Company liaison between us and our builder.

Senior Customer Experience/Corporate Events Manager

Jayco, Inc
07.2007 - 03.2021
  • Senior Customer Experience Manager/Corporate Events Manager for 12 annual shows including our Dealer Homecoming meeting and MASTERS training which hosted up to 500 dealer personnel per event. Involved from initial site-visit until completion of meeting. Work with executive level management to obtain their vision and then make their vision the reality at the event. Responsible and involved in every detail that goes into the planning of each event to include but not limited to; contract negotiations, personnel and dealer invitations, on-line registration form, hotel rooming list, unit list, set up schedule, tear down schedule, staging, rigging, electrical, signage, literature, apparel, internal and dealer agenda, annual dealer anniversary and sales volume awards, décor and off-site activities during event. Main on-site contact person as well as team leader. Assists with communication and coordination of company sponsored sales events, industry shows, etc. Attends company sponsored seminars and shows, and industry shows to provide on-site administrative support. Provides administrative support for retail shows. Assists with dealer mailings and communications. Performs a variety of special projects and participates in internal task teams relating to order processing and sales support activities.
  • Sales/Marketing Coordinator - contributed to organizational effectiveness and productivity by acting and communicating in a manner such that good relationships are maintained with co-workers, management, customers and others. Provided clerical assistance and prepared correspondence for Vice President Sales & Marketing and Director of Marketing. Received incoming phone calls from dealers. Provided information and researched/resolved questions regarding new products, product design changes, pricing, etc. Interfaces with other departments such as Engineering, Order Management, Accounting, etc., as required to provide/secure information. Provided administrative support for the Regional Sales Managers and, under their direction, performs specific tasks to help them with a variety of their sales administration responsibilities. Maintained sales records and compiles reports. Provided administrative support for new dealer set-up and installation programs.

Sales/Marketing Assistant

Haulmark Industries
07.2003 - 03.2007
  • Started as Receptionist in July 2003 - Actively answered 18-phone line system. Greeted and directed all guests. Managed bookings, travel, and accommodations for CEO. Prepared minutes for all weekly partner meetings. Successfully organized 3 quarterly sales meetings for 25 members. Enrolled and terminated new hires insurance and payroll information. Responsible for daily payroll hours for 7 manufacturing plants.
  • Promoted to Administrative Assistant in 2004 - Above responsibilities include the additional. Created spreadsheets for monthly reports. Prepared and maintained weekly shipping reports.
  • Promoted to Sales/Marketing Assistant in 2005 - Above responsibilities including the additional. Managed bookings, travel, and accommodations for seven sales/corporate professionals. Supplied sales staff with materials and data on a daily/weekly basis. Helped to maintain a database for our network of over 400 dealers. Set up/cancelled dealers. Provided our dealers with proper selling tools. Prepared formal letters to be delivered to our network of dealers. Assisted in the successful organization of 2 yearly sales meetings for 200+ members, which led to increased sales and orders. Scheduled arrangements for attending divisional races.

Intermodal Coordinator

P&O NedLloyd
09.2001 - 06.2003
  • Managed 6 accounts on a weekly basis. Coordinated arrival of vessels and scheduled proper delivery of goods to final customer. Worked with other departments throughout the United States to guarantee successful delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Marketing

Indiana Tech College
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2012

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Vast knowledge working in NetSuite and Microsoft AX
  • Able to adapt and learn any new software
  • Sales support
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Promotional planning
  • Trade show representation
  • Sales administration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability

Timeline

Sales Administration Manager

Ember RV
04.2021 - Current

Senior Customer Experience/Corporate Events Manager

Jayco, Inc
07.2007 - 03.2021

Sales/Marketing Assistant

Haulmark Industries
07.2003 - 03.2007

Intermodal Coordinator

P&O NedLloyd
09.2001 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Marketing

Indiana Tech College

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