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Mary Elizabeth Bender

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Partnerships Manager

Sports & Properties, Inc
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide professional support and strategic insight to foster collaborative partnerships between companies and the 2029 North Carolina World University Games
  • Act as a liaison between all partnering organizations to identify mutual interests and ensure the alignment of each organization's objectives
  • Develop a comprehensive action plan and sponsorship tiers for the World University Games, ensuring that the goals of each party are met while minimizing any gaps in the partnership
  • Proactively engage with local and national sponsors for the games, spanning financial and technology sectors, by conducting meetings and asking pertinent questions to establish and nurture relationships
  • Organize all sponsorship information in a sponsor tracking chart, systematically recording strategic insights gathered from meetings and communication
  • Create and maintain a sponsorship flow chart to monitor and document the progress of each sponsor in their contributions towards the success of the World University Games.

Sales Systems Coordinator

Pendo.io
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Embraced the exhilarating rhythm of a fast-paced environment, channeling my unwavering focus on details
  • Teamed up with multiple teams, offering seamless assistance and support for their daily CRM platform needs within Salesforce
  • Autonomously reviewed and resolved requests, meticulously identifying and rectifying errors
  • Worked with developers to implement an automation process which helped out Account Managers become 20% more productive in reaching out, booking meetings, and upselling customer accounts.

Marketing Intern

Freelance Projects
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • C200 and WBC: Research and write profiles of women CEOs who lead 500M+ companies for publication by Catalyst, a global non-profit that partners with CEOs and companies to promote the advancement of women's leadership
  • BioQ: Conducted market research, wrote case studies and created perception maps for inclusion in investor deck seeking funding for launch of BioQ, a women's health and wellness brand.

Social Media Marketing Intern

OWC Media
  • Assisted in development of Jon Volturo Executive Coaching brand identity
  • Researched and profiled social media influencers who align with Millie Rose brand image
  • Formulated company statement on social justice posted to Millie Rose Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
  • Developed social media strategy and content ideation for Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon practice.

Consulting Intern

Southern Growth Studio
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Interviewed Directors and Managers of ALSACS St
  • Jude to identify operational deficiencies for organizational restructuring project
  • Researched organizational structures of major companies for team to gain insight into solutions for ALSAACS St
  • Jude
  • Developed and presented deck to explain the theory that innovation begins with the customer as described in the book Jobs to be Done
  • Analyzed data collected from interviews, surveys and co-creation workshops to assist in making recommendations to client
  • Conducted Ethno Retail research to analyze food packaging competition and variation for client presentation
  • Supported survey and video creation, crafted visuals like charts and graphs to illustrate findings, and organized data for analysis
  • Completed Memphis innovation boot camp by designing improved downtown pedestrian experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology -

Duke University
Durham, NC

Master of Business Administration -

Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business
Malibu, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • CRM Analyst
  • Configure Price Quote (CPQ)
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Data Interpretation
  • Problem Identification
  • Proficient in delivering presentations
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Passion and Dedication
  • Curiosity
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Ability to conduct effective interviews
  • Proficient in Research
  • Strong formatting and Reporting Skills
  • Project Management
  • Salesforce
  • Gong
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • ZoomInfo
  • Outreach
  • Survey Monkey
  • Microsoft Office
  • Tableau
  • Adobe Photoshop

Number

(404)556-1796

Athleticsandleadership

Duke University Women's Soccer Team, Outside Left Defender, Durham, NC, 08/01/14, 08/01/18, Selected to attend Sophomore Outdoor Leadership Experience (2016) and Advancing Leaders( 2017), NCAA Women's Soccer Elite Eight 2016, Final Four 2015 and 2017, and National Championship game 2015

Timeline

Partnerships Manager

Sports & Properties, Inc
09.2024 - Current

Sales Systems Coordinator

Pendo.io
01.2022 - 06.2023

Marketing Intern

Freelance Projects
04.2020 - 10.2021

Consulting Intern

Southern Growth Studio
02.2019 - 08.2019

Social Media Marketing Intern

OWC Media

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology -

Duke University

Master of Business Administration -

Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business
Mary Elizabeth Bender