Nicole Johnson
Glenwood,IA
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals. Collaborate with hiring managers and clinics to find the best-in-class candidates for various positions. Knowledgeable with cold calling and outbound sales.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENT PRODUCER
NFM
11.2021 - Current
- Staff events appropriately, and provide clear direction for each staff from the beginning of their shift through the end
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Strengthened customer retention by consistently delivering high-quality events that exceeded expectations.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments
- Provide post-event recaps for the client, sponsors, vendors, and internal departments.
- Streamlined event operations by developing comprehensive project timelines, checklists, and budget guidelines for team members to follow.
- Strengthened vendor relationships by consistently delivering high value events that boosted sales and brand exposure.
WHOLESALE LIASION
Artemis Teas & Botanicals
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Represent the company at local markets and vendor fairs.
- Assisted in developing business strategies by conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with company goals and specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Collected and analyzed data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve relationship between other entities and business.
- Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities.
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Catering Creations
03.2013 - 04.2020
- Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
- Delivered accurate sales forecasts based on thorough analysis of historical data and current trends in order to facilitate informed decision-making at the executive level.
- Presented catering concepts to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Championed change initiatives within the organization aimed at driving efficiency improvements in the overall sales operation infrastructure.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Maximized profitability with effective pricing structures, aligning offerings with market demand while maintaining competitive positioning.
Education
BBA - Business Management And Leadership
Bellevue University
Bellevue12.2024
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Metro Community College
Omaha, NE12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Meeting planning
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Signage and Display Preparation
- New Business Development
- Vendor Management
- Events logistics management
Timeline
EVENT PRODUCER
NFM
11.2021 - Current
WHOLESALE LIASION
Artemis Teas & Botanicals
04.2021 - 12.2021
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Catering Creations
03.2013 - 04.2020
BBA - Business Management And Leadership
Bellevue University
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Metro Community College
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