Rosemary Ferrier
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic sales and fundraising leader with a proven track record of increasing company revenues and fundraising goals through strategic planning and team implementation. As an expert in contract negotiation, team leadership, and organization, I excel in driving revenue growth and fostering relationships that enhance profits through sustainable growth. At this new crossroads in my career, I'm passionate about finding a new path where I can put my extensive fundraising and philanthropic skills to use to support my community.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Chair/Vice President (Volunteer)
Edison High School, Volleyball Booster Club
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate meetings between board members and prospective donors
- Evaluate the effectiveness of past fundraising campaigns in order to inform future initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase donations from corporations, individuals, local businesses, and foundations.
- Organize fundraising events, such as banquet auctions, online fundraising activities, and philanthropic community activities.
- Have raised over $150,000 for the program to date.
Stay At Home Mom
Ferrier Famiy of Four
Huntington Beach, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Took a step back from my career in sales to maintain household organization while overseeing my children's online schooling and activities during the pandemic.
- Applied my extensive professional skills to various volunteer fundraising events and activities.
Fundraising Event Chair (Volunteer)
Huntington Christian School
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Planned, coordinated and directed a volunteer staff to organize the annual HCS Gala every school year from 2020 to 2023.
- Raised over $450,000 through our community fundraising annual gala events to support future school endeavors and growth.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services or goods related to fundraising efforts.
- Developed a comprehensive fundraising plan for the school to ensure financial sustainability.
- Analyzed data collected from past campaigns in order to create more effective approaches for future endeavors.
Sales Director
MODERNBEAST
Venice, CA
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Exponentially increased annual wholesale revenues over two years, from $250K in 2017 to $2.1 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Directed all aspects of the sales cycle from initial contact through successful closure of deals.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends, pricing strategies and competitive landscape.
- Developed and implemented strategic sales team plans to increase customer base and ensure customer retention.
- The company is philanthropic, donating all proceeds outside of operating costs to animal rescue organizations across the U.S.
Sales Director
31 Bits
Costa Mesa, CA
07.2012 - 02.2018
- Increased company wholesale revenues from $400,000 annually to over $5 million.
- Directed all aspects of the sales cycle from initial contact through successful closure of deals.
- Developed incentive programs to motivate staff towards achieving set targets.
- Organized trade shows, conferences and other events geared towards increasing brand awareness.
- As a philanthropic company, we hired Ugandan refugee artisans to produce our products in exchange for a fair living wage and enrollment in a business educational development program, which taught them how to open local businesses within their own communities.
Sales Director
Paul Frank Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the successful sales launch plan of Paul Frank's new children's line.
- Grew Small Paul’s wholesale division from its infancy to over $25 million annually.
- Directed and managed a global sales team, including 14 U.S. sales agencies and 36 international sales groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French And Sociology
Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MDAssociate of Arts - Product Development And Market Merchandising
FIDM
Los Angeles, CAThird year at Loyola University abroad - Intensive French Language Immersion Program
Universite De Louvain La Neuve
Louvain La Neuve, BelgiumSkills
- Business development and planning
- Revenue growth
- Public speaking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Networking and relationship building
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
- Customer retention
- Team leadership
- Performance metrics
- Fundraising strategy
- Event planning
- Donor relations
Timeline
Fundraising Chair/Vice President (Volunteer)
Edison High School, Volleyball Booster Club
08.2024 - Current
Fundraising Event Chair (Volunteer)
Huntington Christian School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Stay At Home Mom
Ferrier Famiy of Four
03.2020 - Current
Sales Director
MODERNBEAST
02.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Director
31 Bits
07.2012 - 02.2018
Sales Director
Paul Frank Industries
05.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - French And Sociology
Loyola University, Maryland
Associate of Arts - Product Development And Market Merchandising
FIDM
Third year at Loyola University abroad - Intensive French Language Immersion Program
Universite De Louvain La Neuve
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