Experience

Southwest Christian School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Excellence Fund & Special Events

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Beauty Industry & Non-Profit

• Consultant

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017



Child Study Center

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Manager

  • Feb 2015 - May 2017

  -Plan and manage special fundraising events -Develop, produce and deliver projects from proposal to execution-Deliver events on time, within budget that exceed expectations-Handle all details and logistics of each event-Promote and market event-Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on multiple projects-Provide leadership, motivation, direction and support to team-Responsible for event budgets and reconciliation of budgets after event-Establish strong relationships with sponsors, donors and constituents, and vendors -Establish strong relationships with the community and local businesses -Develop relationships quickly and make connections to get things accomplished -Select event committees and effectively communicate and work with committees-Plan and organize committee meetings-Delegate tasks to committee members-Design sponsorship and marketing materials for events-Work with Director to secure event sponsorship-Assist in planning budget and funding goals -Recruit and supervise interns and volunteers for events-Host informational meetings to business and educational groups -Manage data and reports to analyze events-Keep on trend with what is engaging and new -Assist with other Development needs to promote the mission of Child Study Center and fundraising efforts-Detail oriented, understands time management, positive, driven and passionate about job, efficient, organized with excellent communication skills-Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations



LVMH

• France
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive

  • Sep 2002 - Jan 2015

  · Drive retail sales to exceed goals for 48 stores and $3.2 M territory.· Consistently a top performer in the Company, exceeded Company trends each year. · Best business in 2007, achieved 106% of budget #1 Account Executive.· Analyzed sales trends to develop and implement successful sales strategies to achieve sales goals.· Recruited, hired, and managed a staff of 50-90 Selling Specialist in order to build an effective team.· Managed $.5M payroll for 50-90 direct reports.· Responsible for in-store marketing and communication for all stores. · Trained Selling Specialist and Sales Associates.· Created training documents for Selling Specialist and Sales Associates.· Partnered with corporate marketing team to develop promotional tools for the entire company.· Created and presented regional presentations for National Sales Meetings.· Created forms and documents used companywide.· Effectively managed promotional budget to maximize ROI and deliver sales within assigned budget. · Established and maintained goodwill and strong business relationships at six key accounts.· Achieved high performance reviews each year with expertise ratings in all areas such as; creativity and innovation management, strategic agility, managing vision and purpose, drive for results, building effective teams, motivating others, dealing with ambiguity, customer focus, integrity and trust.· Appointed to the Dior Taskforce to develop best practices for hiring, training and event execution.



CHANEL

• United Kingdom
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Business Manager

  • 2000 - 2002

  · Liaison between Area Vice President, field sales force, New York/New Jersey personnel. · Advised and directed Key Account and Retail Managers on budgets, retail sales, events and stock.· Analyzed budget and sales plans to identify business opportunities and challenges.· Created monthly sales, shipment and corporate comparison reports.· Prepared regional sales meeting presentations.· “Highly Effective” performance reviews both years. · Liaison between Area Vice President, field sales force, New York/New Jersey personnel. · Advised and directed Key Account and Retail Managers on budgets, retail sales, events and stock.· Analyzed budget and sales plans to identify business opportunities and challenges.· Created monthly sales, shipment and corporate comparison reports.· Prepared regional sales meeting presentations.· “Highly Effective” performance reviews both years.



Dillard's Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • 1995 - 2000

  · Assisted in controlling $105M in inventory.· Evaluated and implemented stock and sales plan.· Increased treatment sales and gross margin by 10%, increased market share in all treatment lines.· Planned promotional calendar, launches, event dates and advertising.· Increased retail sales by 7%.· Managed staff of 40 Sales Associates. · Assisted in controlling $105M in inventory.· Evaluated and implemented stock and sales plan.· Increased treatment sales and gross margin by 10%, increased market share in all treatment lines.· Planned promotional calendar, launches, event dates and advertising.· Increased retail sales by 7%.· Managed staff of 40 Sales Associates.