Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
President St. Paul’s Mothers Club
Affiliations
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Lori Kilgore

Madisonville,LA

Summary

Innovative Training and Development Specialist with background in designing, implementing, and optimizing comprehensive training programs. Skilled in needs assessment, curriculum development, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to improve employee performance and productivity through effective training strategies. Successfully fostered collaborative environments that support skill development and professional growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Special Events

Saint Paul's School
Covington , LA
08.2022 - Current
  • Organized fundraising events such as galas, auctions, walks and runs, and dinners. Developed, planned and coordinated all special events for the organization.
  • Coordinated logistics for fundraising events including venue selection, catering arrangements, registration management and volunteer recruitment.
  • Oversaw setup and takedown activities at designated locations before and after each event.
  • Maintained accurate records related to costs associated with each event.
  • Paid and settled vendors, venues, staff, and contracted services.
  • Marketed and publicized special events in social calendars.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, caterers and entertainers as needed.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to generate donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and other sources.
  • Consistently raised funds by coordinating events.
  • Worked with volunteers to guide fundraising activities, managed finances and strategized with administration to innovate opportunities to attract new donors.
  • Coordinated logistics for fundraising events including venue selection, catering arrangements, registration management and volunteer recruitment.
  • Maintained records of all donations received in accordance with IRS regulations.

Owner/Operator

Chocolate Covered...by Lori
Madisonville , LA
05.2004 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and sales.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.

Medical Sales Representative

Sircle Labs
Madison, Mississippi
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Identified opportunities and developed business cases to introduce new products and features while learning marketing segmentation processes and optimizing product segmentation for positioning, product bundling, and pricing.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Educated physicians and pharmacists on drug use, benefits, dosage and risks.

Teaching Assistant

Mary, Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Mandeville , LA
08.2009 - 05.2015
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Asst. Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing

Whitney National Bank
New Orleans , LA
05.1997 - 05.2004
  • Assessed the training program's effectiveness on a regular basis, and improved upon deficient areas.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and development for a highly effective sales team.
  • Implemented a sales training program and documentation.
  • Developed and led group training courses to align with corporate sales and service goals.
  • Trained managers, sales associates, and tellers on sales and account management practices to reduce process lags and enhance performance, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth within existing markets or new ones.
  • Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met without compromising quality standards.
  • Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees or focus groups.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.

Banking Officer/Corporate Trainer

Whitney National Bank
New Orleans, LA
04.1995 - 05.1997
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Coordinated with corporate leadership to identify training and development opportunities to improve customer service and optimize performance.
  • Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
  • Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
  • Led cross-functional training for external and internal clients and created all training materials and exams.
  • Reviewed effectiveness of programs and proposed updates to maximize success.
  • Maintained records on attendance and participation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Skills

  • Detail orientation
  • Account management and product sales
  • Client relationship building
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Training documentation and material development
  • Sales report analysis
  • New hire retention
  • Event planning
  • Budget management
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Volunteer management
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Event design
  • Analytical thinking

President St. Paul’s Mothers Club

Run daily operations of parents club of local high school with more than 1000 students. Facilitate board meetings, lead and consult committee chairpersons, report to principal and president of school.

Affiliations

  • President Mother's Club 2021-2022
  • Habitat for Humanity Women's Build Volunteer

Timeline

Director of Special Events

Saint Paul's School
08.2022 - Current

Medical Sales Representative

Sircle Labs
07.2016 - 10.2017

Teaching Assistant

Mary, Queen Of Peace Catholic School
08.2009 - 05.2015

Owner/Operator

Chocolate Covered...by Lori
05.2004 - Current

Asst. Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing

Whitney National Bank
05.1997 - 05.2004

Banking Officer/Corporate Trainer

Whitney National Bank
04.1995 - 05.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Southeastern Louisiana University

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