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Abstract Painting & Design
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Sam Johannessen

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Strategic and relentless marketing and sales professional with proven proficiency at raising record-setting funds and at leading and inspiring teams to attain new levels of revenue success. Consummate people-person with enviable skills at building trust and long-term relationships with potential prospects and partners. Expects and achieves personal and team results while always exhibiting interpersonal respect as well as relationship building. (Open to Relocation)

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Major Gifts

Saga National, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Raised significant funds for the organization by developing and implementing effective major gift strategies.
  • Mentored and trained development team members, enhancing their skills in major gift cultivation and solicitation.
  • Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
  • Established strong relationships with high net-worth donors, resulting in increased funding for key programs and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to create compelling proposals for prospective donors, securing vital financial support.
  • Organized successful donor events and meetings, fostering lasting connections between supporters and the organization.
  • Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across entire Northern Florida and southern Georgia region.

Major Gifts Officer

California Lifestyle Foundation
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed tailored presentations aimed at specific potential supporters by highlighting relevant projects.
  • Effectively planned budgets for donor-related events without compromising on quality or experience.
  • Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
  • Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.
  • Identified potential major gift prospects through research, networking, and relationship-building efforts.
  • Exceeded fundraising goals by implementing effective donor engagement techniques.
  • Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
  • Managed a portfolio of high-net-worth individual donors, resulting in increased overall giving.

Senior Sales Executive

CLF
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Analyzed market trends in consumer industries to implement appropriate marketing and sales methods.
  • Conducted corporate recruiting responsibilities in developing sales team, interviewing upwards of 100 candidates.
  • Shaped sales approaches to individual clients, facilitating relationships with customers and driving revenue to double profits.
  • Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Mentored junior sales executives, providing positive morale, guidance on best practices and strategies for achieving success in the field including highest grossing traveling sales team in company history.

Administrative Assistant

Contra Costa College
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Overseeing Events
  • Prospect Management
  • Overseeing Fundraising
  • Management Reporting
  • Developing Trust
  • Team Development
  • Public Relations
  • Identity Branding
  • Resource Allocation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
  • Top producing salesman among 1200-1500 employees nationwide.
  • Awarded a Citizenship Award for community involvement in environmental solutions.
  • Maintained higher retention than 70% of directors in same industry of MGO's.
  • Increased S-Corp's sales revenue a remarkable 300% within 90 days.

Abstract Painting & Design

Free time is dedicated to following my grandfather's [Jens Johannessen] art legacy with abstract oil paintings, as he was awarded medals such as the Prince Eugen Medal in 1993, and was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1998. Using concepts of surrealism, street art, and modern culture.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Director of Major Gifts

Saga National, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Major Gifts Officer

California Lifestyle Foundation
12.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Sales Executive

CLF
02.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant

Contra Costa College
09.2019 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

Contra Costa College

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