Loree DeVinney

• Managing client base of interior designers and contract specifiers.
• Responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to increase market share and profitability.
• Specializing in business-to-business sales through identifying and cold calling leads.
• Generated over $250,000 in business-to-business sales in first six months.
• Successfully close contract, trade, and consumer sales, surpassing quarterly sales goals.
• Cultivate and manage key relationships with customers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
• Developed a deep understanding of customer needs, providing tailored solutions that resulted in increased client satisfaction.
• Leveraged CRM tools to manage pipeline effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups and touchpoints with clients.

• Successfully built event program for second largest restaurant in Portland, Maine and increased annual sales by $300,000.
• Cultivated strong relationships with staff and clients to ensure successful outcomes within budget parameters.
• Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines, and resolve complaints or service issues.
• Maintained continuous communication with clients, vendors and staff to provide clear objectives and goals.
• Trained event staff and managers to ensure consistency with policies, procedures, and all aspects of event execution
• Trained event staff and managers to ensure consistency with policies, procedures, and all aspects of event execution.
• Designed unique event experiences according to client expectations and budget parameters while coordinating staff accordingly.
• Managed event staff and assisted in new hire onboarding and training.

• Medicare Supplement Specialist.
• Long-Term Care Specialist.
• Provided current and potential clients with analyzation of needs to help attain current and future financial goals.
• Maintained a key role in organizing, streamlining, and individualizing the retirement process for clients.
• Managed client base of over 300 individuals.
• Assisted with the hiring and training process for new employees both in the field and administratively.
• Provided ongoing training and mentoring for new employees by providing them with structure, organization, and time management skills.
• Oversaw and guided new employees goal achievement through daily, and weekly review of completed tasks.
• Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements or riders available upon request.
• Increased policy sales by conducting thorough needs assessments and presenting suitable coverage options.

• Managed the recruitment of sales agents for the State of Maine.
• Planned and coordinated all office events.
• Responsible for cold calling and emailing prospective insurance sales agents and arranging interviews.
• Provided training to current and potential recruiters.
• Documented and reported recruiting results alongside the branch management.
• Member of the Alzheimer's Association – Maine Chapter planning board.
• Played a key role in planning the annual Forget-Me-Not golf tournament to raise money and promote awareness for Alzheimer's and Dementia.
• Oversaw planning and execution of corporate events for internal and external audiences.
• Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 20 vacancies each year.
• Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
• Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.
• Developed strong candidate pipelines by leveraging social media, job boards, and networking events.

• Maintained customer database and assisted in product database design
• Managed and executed annual four-day User Conference with 300+ attendees and budget of $500,000
• Managed special events, site selection, and contract negotiations
• Coordinated multiple facets of an annual user conference with a $500,000 budget
• Managed business travel for all employees
• Organized booth design and selling materials for industry trade shows
• Negotiated prices and discounts for all aspects of travel and trade shows.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
• Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
• Managed event logistics and operations.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
• Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
• Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
• Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.