Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Sales Operations Manager
MARKEN LLP
Durham, NC
02.2015 - 03.2023
Built, negotiated and maintained relationships with local vendors, suppliers and partners to reduce spend by 25%
Organizing sales data to support sales teams in accurately reporting on sales forecasts, trends, opportunities, wins / losses, and competitive activities within applicable market.
Apply data analysis and data visualization to tell the story behind the numbers.
Redesigned Salesforce layout to reduce time for new opportunity entry by 50%
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Designed and developed analytical data structures.
Created and updated Salesforce Dashboard designs and data models.
Assist the Commercial Operations leaders in understanding process bottlenecks and inconsistencies to implement processes backed by data to improve the sales team’s performance
Assist in ad-hoc reporting and presentations, including business reviews and management presentations.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Spearheaded operational procedures and processes to improve efficiency and optimize operations.
Effort Tracking Associate
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Durham, NC
09.2013 - 02.2015
Provided comprehensive IT administration support across various departments
Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
Responding to business needs through reporting, analysis, or other strategic methods
Execution of business support tasks across Effort Tracking tool/system
Ensuring accuracy of organizational and project/activity hierarchical structures to support internal time reporting capability
Provided business support in monthly closing activities
Delivered end-user training to client groups to ensure resource management and time reporting tools were understood and used appropriately
Collaborated with largest business line (3000 employees) to consolidate 300+ projects & activity codes to approximately 40.
Executive Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Durham, NC
05.2002 - 02.2015
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Supported 4 Directors of Business Development
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Oneonta College
Oneonta, NY
08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Sales Management
Sales Reporting & Analytics
Key Performance Indicators
Improving Processes
8 yr Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce Administration
Operational Standards
Salesforce Optimization
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