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Suzette Bahm

Spicewood,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer /ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 06.2016
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.

Public Relations Officer

Construction Specialties
02.2008 - 12.2009
    • Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
    • Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
    • Designed and created campaign e-mail invitations, articles and marketing videos.
    • Represented organization to customers, public, government officials and other external sources. Developed key and valued relationships with customers, public, government officials and other external sources by resolving issues quickly.
    • Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
    • Managed internal, external and crisis communications.
    • Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
    • Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
    • Built professional relationships with distributors, customers and media staff by attending trade shows.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Contra International
01.2007 - 11.2008
    • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
    • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
    • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
    • Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.
    • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
    • Outlined marketing strategies and developed collateral in close collaboration with product management personnel.
    • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
    • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
    • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
    • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
    • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
    • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.

Field Management Systems Coordinator

Smith Services International (Oil And Gas)
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Oversaw continuous development of tools and workflows to manage critical business processes.
  • Designed, planned and implemented new systems and enhancements to existing systems to improve productivity.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and clarify user requirements.
  • Researched and implemented new software to meet business needs.
  • Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
  • Worked with third-party vendor support to address product-related issues.
  • Developed data warehousing solutions between software platforms to execute cohesive data information access.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Assistant Manager

Moss Muscle
01.1997 - 11.2002
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Link Block Ltd.
01.1990 - 12.1996
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
  • Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Cape Town College
Cape Town, South Africa
12.1989

Skills

  • Coordination Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Travel Booking Management
  • Customer Service
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Shipping and Receiving Packages
  • Business Correspondence
  • Filing
  • Self Starter
  • Database Maintenance
  • Personal Calendar Oversight
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Communication Skills
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Marketing and Promotions
  • Maintain Filing Systems
  • Document Filing and Retrieval

Timeline

Personal Trainer /ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 06.2016

Public Relations Officer

Construction Specialties
02.2008 - 12.2009

Sales and Marketing Manager

Contra International
01.2007 - 11.2008

Field Management Systems Coordinator

Smith Services International (Oil And Gas)
01.2003 - 12.2007

Assistant Manager

Moss Muscle
01.1997 - 11.2002

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Link Block Ltd.
01.1990 - 12.1996

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Cape Town College
Suzette Bahm