Sonja Pellegrin
Houston,TX
Summary
Persuasive, self-motivated leadership professional with expertise in expanding network connections. Skilled at introducing products, educating clients and implementing strategies. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects and providing stellar administrative support to executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment. Creative Social Media Manager with proven record of success in building brand awareness, increasing followers and partnering with top influencers through cohesive digital strategy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development
Troy Companies
Houston, Texas
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new and prospective clients.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships and followed through all service needs
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches
- Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at Conferences, Golf and Clay Shoot events.
- Developed key relationships with customers through regular communication, meetings, and events.
- Managed client accounts ensuring excellent service delivery throughout the lifecycle of each project.
BD & Operations Coordinator & Marketing/Social Media Coordinator
Troy Companies
Houston, Texas
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Assist with preparing bids for submittal
- Setup Master Service Agreements with Subcontractors
- Completing Pre-qualifying documents for Master Service Agreement with clients
- Scheduled meetings for senior management team and booked conference rooms
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Provided and updated front-end website development using WordPress, Photoshop and other editing software
- Update and manage website and all social media accounts and professional photography of Job locations.
- Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
Photographer & Business Owner
Sonja Boshoff Photography
01.2010 - 09.2019
- Provide expert consultation to each client (corporate or individual) on creating the most appropriate style, mood and expression to meet or elevate their expectations from each shoot
- Provided clients with full-scale professional photography services for family, newborn, weddings and special events
- Developing social media strategies and Reviewing websites for examples of promoting products / services Managed a successful blog and website to showcase current work & helpful information for potential clients
- Build a front-end website using WordPress, other editing software.
- Organized promotional events to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Created content for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Sales Representative
Hilti - Great Britain
Aberdeen, Scotland
12.2007 - 08.2009
- Operated the Hilti Centre within established procedures so as to maximize the sales opportunity within the framework of sound administration and stock control
- The nature of the business and its structure required me to travel outside their region to provide cover elsewhere when needed
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Met frequently with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales growth
- Telephone Marketing to private individuals or businesses to solicit sales.
Sales Representative
BMW - Motor One
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales
- Performed customer needs assessments and suggested appropriate solutions
- Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions that achieve client budgets
- Followed-up with clients after installations to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
Executive Administrative Assistant
University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, UK
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions
- Planned meetings and coordinated availability of conference rooms
- Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking hotel rooms, car rentals and airfare for staff traveling to domestic and international locations.
Education
Associate In Photography - Professional Photography
Varsity College
Microsoft Office Certificate - Word, PowerPoint, Excel Outlook Express Microsoft Office
London Computer College
High School Diploma -
Paarl Girls High School
Skills
- Business Development
- Account Management
- New Business Identification
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Networking
- Sales
- Digital Marketing
- Social media oversight
- Content Development
- Content Writing
- Event Planning and Logistics
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Afrikaans, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Development
Troy Companies
10.2021 - 04.2024
BD & Operations Coordinator & Marketing/Social Media Coordinator
Troy Companies
09.2019 - 10.2021
Photographer & Business Owner
Sonja Boshoff Photography
01.2010 - 09.2019
Sales Representative
Hilti - Great Britain
12.2007 - 08.2009
Sales Representative
BMW - Motor One
01.2005 - 02.2006
Executive Administrative Assistant
University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2000 - 12.2002
Associate In Photography - Professional Photography
Varsity College
Microsoft Office Certificate - Word, PowerPoint, Excel Outlook Express Microsoft Office
London Computer College
High School Diploma -
Paarl Girls High School
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