Maureen Blake
CEDAR PARK,TX
Summary
Sales professional with extensive experience in direct sales and business development within senior living. Expert in executing sales strategies that drive profitability and enhance customer loyalty. Proven track record in leadership, training, and mentoring sales teams to achieve consistent growth. Strong background in budget management, promotional content creation, and relationship building to improve overall customer experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Celebrations
Highland Estates
Cedar Park, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to ensure seamless execution of events and activities, enhancing resident engagement.
- Informed residents and families about upcoming activities, fostering community involvement and participation.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for scheduled events while staying within budget.
- Assessed program effectiveness via resident surveys, refining plans to better meet resident needs.
- Trained volunteers on activity facilitation and participant engagement techniques.
- Guided tours for prospective residents and engaged with families to accommodate needs.
Senior Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd
Cedar Park, Texas
02.1998 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and repeat business.
- Created promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, and emails, to increase customer engagement and brand awareness.
- Generated detailed sales reports to track performance trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Assisted customers with selecting gifts for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders to ensure product availability.
Teacher's Assistant
Leander ISD
Leander, Texas
09.2018 - 04.2023
- Facilitated individualized learning for students during lessons and assignments to enhance understanding.
- Streamlined organization and maintenance of classroom supplies and resources to support effective learning.
- Partnered with special education staff to tailor accommodations for diverse student needs.
Office Assistant
Cook Walden Funeral Home
Austin, TX
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed phone calls and addressed client inquiries to maintain professional communication.
- Executed data entry tasks into multiple computer systems with precision and efficiency.
- Assisted staff with administrative tasks to streamline workflow.
- Prepared and filed service records to ensure accurate documentation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
Port Orchard, WA05-2001
Skills
Affiliations
Boy Scouts of America- Led the Popcorn campaign for 5 years in both the cub scouts and boy scouts.
Timeline
Director of Celebrations
Highland Estates
08.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Leander ISD
09.2018 - 04.2023
Office Assistant
Cook Walden Funeral Home
03.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd
02.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University