WILLIAM BAILEY III
Charlotte,NC
Summary
To join a Management group that allows me to support new and current accounts while growing internal & external relationships that further the success of the organization overall.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Seasoned Event Specialist with substantial background in planning, coordinating and executing diverse events. Effective at multitasking, managing resources and leading teams to successful event completion. Noteworthy strengths include strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Demonstrated impact through seamless execution of events, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and business growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Specialist
The McLamb Group
02.2022 - Current
- Manage and Lead Fulfillment Projects from Various Customers.
- Assist in Buildout of Sales Centers for Home Building Partners (Tri-Point / Mattamy / Taylor Morrison).
- Track Warehouse Inventory and Manage Database.
Agent – Licensed States (GA, FL, NC, NV, SC, TX, VA)
Bankers Life
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Consult with clients to discuss Term and Whole Life options.
- Guide and Educate Clients with Long Term/Short Term Coverage Needs.
- Advised customers of their rights and options regarding the following carriers (Aetna, Cigna HealthSprings, Humana, & UnitedHealthCare).
Independent Broker – Licensed States (GA, FL, NC, NV, SC, TX, VA)
AGA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Guide and Educate Clients with their Medicare & Long Term Coverage Needs.
- Certified with the following: (Aetna, Anthem BC, BCBS-Texas, Centene Products, Cigna HealthSprings, Humana, Mutual of Omaha, & UnitedHealthCare).
Independent Agent
USHealth Advisors
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provide Education and guidance to potential clients on their Individual & Family Health Coverage Options.
- Work with Small Business Owners to design plans that offer Employees Benefits that covers them as well as their families.
Sales Executive – North Carolina
Spot On
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: A unique Business services company offering a full line up of merchant solutions to various Industries.
- Assist a Business in their Marketing efforts and provide a Loyalty program that rewards its customers for their repeat business.
- A unique Business services company offering a full line up of merchant solutions to various Industries.
Space Manager Team Lead – NCMU
Coca-Cola Consolidated
04.2013 - 07.2019
- Schedule coordinator for a team of 15 Sales Support Specialist that perform resets to assist the efforts of the Sales Team and maintain various accounts in territory covering 6 Local Branches.
- Manage team of Specialist that cover all Special Events in territory, which includes (Collegiate Sports, Festivals, Charity Product Donations & other events).
- Manage Tailgate PartyBox- Make sure portable venue is maintained and during events, staffed and kept in order. Used as a Customer Gathering point to receive Tickets for events and socialize during NC State Football.
- Support approval process for product donations to various programs and organizations.
- Manage Budget cost for supplies, Beverage racks, Beverage glides, Coolers & other department equipment, as well as monitor inventory.
Marketing Sponsorship Manager
Sunrize Energy
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed and negotiated a six month sponsorship deal with Cristiane Justino Venâncio, known professionally by her ring name Cris Cyborg. She is the former UFC Women's Featherweight Champion. The deal included multiple spot mentions in her training videos leading up to the 2016 fight vs. Lina Länsberg.
- Developed logo that was on her team van in Brazil and mentions on all her social media platforms.
- Negotiated professional photos of our client wearing branded clothing.
Refresh Crew Event Team Lead
Coca-Cola Consolidated
05.2004 - 04.2013
- Lead a six member Event Specialist team with 3 Key initiatives: (Activate, Educate, & Engage) with Coca-Cola Brands.
- Plan and scheduling events throughout the South East.
- Responsible for inventory tracking of Marketing assets and vehicles.
- Creating and facilitating new hire training.
- Insure timely onsite set-up and break down of mobile events.
- Executed strategic sampling initiatives based on consumer demographics.
Data Coordination
The McLamb Group
05.2004 - 04.2013
- Helped fulfill projects for various accounts: The Wells Fargo Championship, Mineke Car Care Bowl, and CIAA Tournament.
- Called clients on regular basis to support relationship.
- Researched Company Data for reports to clients on merchandise stored.
- Performed Data Management on Ticket Fulfillment for various Clients.
- Brainstormed with clients to make sure projects were carried out under their specifications.
Event Specialist Manager (Onsite at Event via The McLamb Group)
Wells Fargo Golf Championship
05.2005 - 01.2012
- Organized and prepared merchandise (Hats, Golf Clubs, Golf Balls, etc) for several clients onsite.
- Ensure Venues were presented to the specifications of the Customers.
- Kept in contact with clients to ensure happiness.
- Updated reports for client merchandise.
Specialist - Sales
Best Buy
09.2001 - 04.2004
- Media Sales.
- Customer Service.
- Maintained Inventory for department.
- Maintained Displays.
- Assisted with Loss Prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
05.2001
Skills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Database management
- Client consultation
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Budget development
- Post-event analysis
- Event planning expertise
- Event products and services promotion
- On-site execution
- Travel arrangements
- Branding consistency
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Exhibit management
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Managing events start to finish
- Logistics management
- Business development
- Contract negotiations
- Vendor negotiation
- Event evaluation
- Workflow management
- Room setup and breakdown
- Corporate events planning
- Events logistics management
- Event scheduling
- Guest relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Sponsorship development
- Trade show management
- Team mentorship
- Client meetings
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Events requirements gathering
- Cost estimating
- Staff management
- Sales expertise
- Vendor relationship management
- Client relationship development
- Event marketing
- Event calendar management
- Attention to detail
- Financial reporting
- Branding
- Budgeting and finance
- Networking strategies
- Contract negotiation skills
Computer Skills
Created database for all ticket Sales data in excess of 10,000 orders per year. Ensured integrity of database was maintained at all times. Mapped data between Excel Database to UPS and Fed/Ex system to import and export information for all ticket sales. Used to verify, sort, and modify data.
Activities
- Previous Member of the Charlotte Chapter YSPN (Young Sports Professional Network)
- While attending UNC Pembroke I was a scholarship Member of the Track Team
Timeline
Event Specialist
The McLamb Group
02.2022 - Current
Agent – Licensed States (GA, FL, NC, NV, SC, TX, VA)
Bankers Life
07.2021 - 02.2022
Independent Broker – Licensed States (GA, FL, NC, NV, SC, TX, VA)
AGA
07.2020 - 06.2021
Independent Agent
USHealth Advisors
01.2020 - 07.2020
Sales Executive – North Carolina
Spot On
08.2019 - 12.2019
Marketing Sponsorship Manager
Sunrize Energy
07.2016 - 08.2018
Space Manager Team Lead – NCMU
Coca-Cola Consolidated
04.2013 - 07.2019
Event Specialist Manager (Onsite at Event via The McLamb Group)
Wells Fargo Golf Championship
05.2005 - 01.2012
Refresh Crew Event Team Lead
Coca-Cola Consolidated
05.2004 - 04.2013
Data Coordination
The McLamb Group
05.2004 - 04.2013
Specialist - Sales
Best Buy
09.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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