Liz Lootens
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. A committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to the highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management, event promotion, and marketing. Adept at problem-solving. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Chair
East Atlanta Business Association
03.2023 - Current
- .Work closely with the Main Street Coordinator and Membership Chair to plan and execute events and meetings throughout the year.
- Outreach to members using a closed list to solicit sponsorships for food and drinks, and venue to host meetings.
- Handle all of the coordination for the event day, including setting up and breaking down.
- Promote East Atlanta Association at local events.
- Engage the business and residential community by hosting events to help them succeed as small business owners.
Operating Partner
Atlanta Purus
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Responsible for bringing products and brand awareness to the Atlanta market.
- Set and implemented promotional strategies to drive business growth.
- Developed and delivered innovative product promotional campaigns for a prospective client base.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Grant Park Cooperative Preschool - Gpcp
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Territory Sales Manager
Craneware
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
- Executed all aspects of preparing for 12 plus healthcare financial management trade shows, including:
- Executed all aspects of preparing for 12 plus healthcare financial management trade shows, including:
-Partnered with marketing to order, ship, and confirm delivery of all materials needed for the show.
-Contacted all scheduled attendees before the show to advise them where our booth would be located and inform them about our products and services.
-Contacted attendees who visited the booth to thank them, answer any questions, and schedule a sales appointment. - I Assisted four territory sales professionals in efficiently and strategically managing their assigned portfolios and regions.
- Cold-called prospective clients to secure the goal of five sale appointments per week for the territory sales representative.
- Reviewed all trade show content for accuracy. Ensured procedures and guidelines were followed for office and show-site functions by overseeing trade show floor managers.
Business Coordinator
Verizon Wireless
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Effectively serviced large/high-profile client portfolios, including business and government customers.
- Provided world-class customer service to the client through exceptional account management, attention to detail, and resolving all billing and invoicing inquiries and issues.
- Analyzed customer plans to identify the best pricing solutions and offer the most appropriate rates.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2005
Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Self-starter who requires little to no supervision to meet company goals
- Public Speaking
- Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills
- Dependable and possess superb time management skills
Timeline
Event Chair
East Atlanta Business Association
03.2023 - Current
Operating Partner
Atlanta Purus
06.2018 - 03.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Grant Park Cooperative Preschool - Gpcp
09.2013 - 05.2018
Territory Sales Manager
Craneware
04.2010 - 08.2011
Business Coordinator
Verizon Wireless
06.2007 - 05.2010
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
03.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Central Connecticut State University
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