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Creative Arts
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Violet Benoit

Norman,OK

Summary

Accomplished Sales and Public Relations Specialist with 10+ years experience effectively promoting and enhancing robust community relations, programs and building and maintaining active and positive relationships within customer facing roles. Increasing revenue for profit and non-profit organizations and in the community. Enthusiastic in sales and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, self motivation and attention to detail. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Tech Industry.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Social Media Manager

Innervisions Inc.
Norman, OK
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
  • Provided digital marketing solutions to Concert Promotions businesses.
  • Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.

Senior Inside Sales Manager

Kerr Team Real Estate
Norman , OK
01.2014 - 06.2021
  • Trained employees on new technology and sales methods to build highly-knowledgeable and successful team.
  • Secured new accounts by strategically pursuing leads, generating increased revenue monthly.
  • Updated accounts and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
  • Presented information to diverse audiences, applying consultative sales techniques to secure new contracts.
  • Monitored and amplified sales pipeline to maintain flow of potential leads and prospects.
  • Liaised with clients via email or phone to identify and address needs, growing existing accounts through cross-selling.
  • Scheduled and led department staff meetings, workshops and functions to encourage and inspire staff.
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals through continuous pursuit of new sales opportunities and expert closing of customer deals.
  • Managed CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records.
  • Maintained over 50 accounts at a time. Increased sales by over 10%
  • Managed over 100 customer calls per day

Environmental Inspections

EnviroServe
Lafayette, LA
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Evaluated existing operations and current market trends to identify necessary improvements and capitalize on changes.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned work sites in regards to environmental concerns of waste run off for construction sights and governmental regulations.

Music Festival Coordinator and Management

PM GROUP INC.
Norman, OK
04.2005 - 01.2013
  • Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts.
  • Set up, day of management and break down of over 100 vendors per event.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Ascertained wants and needs of guests and developed attractions to facilitate enjoyment.

Advertising Manager

Innervisions Inc.
Oklahoma City , OK
03.2003 - 10.2010
  • Developed contests , including rules, contracts and revenue-generating strategies.
  • Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
  • Attended customer meetings, trade shows and conferences as company representative.
  • Developed social media and Concert Promoting campaigns to maximize sales of newly released events.
  • Effectively managed hundreds of accounts concurrently to increase company revenue.
  • Inspected existing ads and marketing materials to achieve consistency throughout multiple platforms.
  • Maintained information and client satisfaction for high-profile accounts.
  • Strategically targeted large concert arena customers for individual concert sales and closely monitored effectiveness of campaigns.
  • Drove traffic to The Zoo Amphitheatre by creating and implementing promotional plans.
  • Masterminded highly successful digital strategies for various platforms to attract customer engagement.
  • Inspected layouts and advertising copy and edited scripts, audio and videotapes and other promotional material to adhere to specifications.
  • Conferred with department heads or staff to discuss contracts, advertising media selection or products to be advertised.
  • Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
  • Collaborated with media representatives to optimize coverage of special events.
  • Envisioned, designed and launched revamped website to better convey company brand.
  • Wrote engaging and creative press releases for each promotion.
  • Utilized approaches such as e-mail, social media, radio and TV to highlight products and services.

Sales Associate

Marley Foundation
European Tour
03.1997 - 11.1997

Merchandise sales for Marley Family Concert Tour in Europe

Education

Associate of Applied Business - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

OSU in OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2001

Skills

  • 10 years experience working in marketing/ advertising and sales
  • Proven track record in sales – in terms of both personal accomplishments and leading successful sales teams
  • Enthusiastic, creative and able to think both strategically and tactically
  • Ability to work in dynamic, high paced environment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Experience working with CRM systems
  • Networking enthusiast
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Extensive personal network
  • Coaching and mentoring

Creative Arts

Painting and Multi Media Art

Graphic Design

Creative Writing

Travel Planner

I enjoy creating travel itineraries and vacation packages for people.

Timeline

Content Social Media Manager

Innervisions Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Senior Inside Sales Manager

Kerr Team Real Estate
01.2014 - 06.2021

Environmental Inspections

EnviroServe
05.2013 - 02.2014

Music Festival Coordinator and Management

PM GROUP INC.
04.2005 - 01.2013

Advertising Manager

Innervisions Inc.
03.2003 - 10.2010

Sales Associate

Marley Foundation
03.1997 - 11.1997

Associate of Applied Business - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

OSU in OKC
Violet Benoit