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Lisa Atwood
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January 2011 to Present
Covenant Village retirement community of Northbrook, Sales and Marketing Rep
Pre-contact marketing, including on and off site presentations and meetings followed by initial prospective customer contact, tours, family meetings, qualification are only a small part of my overall duties to close sales in this beautiful retirement community. My sales closures and total customer contentment after sales are true testament to my ongoing career sucess.
July 2009 to July 2010
Marina Cay Resort, B.V.I., Hotel Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the hotel operation on Marina Cay including reservations, guest communications, maintenance and appearance of rooms and villas, and management of support staff. In addition, assisted Island Manager of Marina Cay in the general operation and running of the island.
Oct 2008 to June 2009
Long Bay Beach Resort, Tortola, B.V.I., Retail Sales Manager
Opened the Gift Boutique and Delicatessen at a full-service resort in the Caribbean. Responsible for all aspects of store management including sourcing and buying local merchandise, establishing new relationships with vendors, developing profitable pricing policies, designing store layout and merchandising, hiring and managing sales assistant. Other contributions include representing and promoting the resort to guests by suggesting activities and excursions and problem solving guest issues to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
Oct 2001 to June 2008
Lutheran Life Communities, Life Services Counselor
Responsible for guiding and counseling prospective residents and their families through all aspects of the application and admissions process to gain entry into the Lutheran Home, one of the largest and most respected long-term healthcare organizations in Illinois. Conducted personal, one-on-one interviews assessing needs, gaining qualifying financial and medical information and essential marketing data. Conducted tours for all levels of care. Qualified candidates and matched room vacancies to meet and exceed budgeted census goals. Represented Lutheran Home at numerous local marketing functions, community organizations, senior health fairs and affiliated churches.
Mar 2000 to Jan 2001
United Airlines, Flight Attendant
July 1998 to Feb 2000
Runner’s High, Assistant Store Manager
Managed the daily operations of a specialty shoe and clothing store for running enthusiasts. Helped formulate pricing policies to ensure profitability of store operations. Coordinated sales promotion activities, such as annual local running competitions, and arranged in-store merchandise displays.
Feb 1997 to Apr 1998
Ann Taylor, Wardrobe Sales Consultant
Provided outstanding customer service building long term quality relationships with clientele of a fine women’s clothing store. Worked closely with other store team members to ensure a high degree of attentive, professional service. Assisted customers with their current and future wardrobe needs and recommended ways to maximize their purchases by selecting garments to be worn in a combination of ways.
Jan 1989 to Feb 1997
Family, Stay at Home Mother
June 1984 to Dec 1988
DDB Needham Worldwide, Media Supervisor
Responsible for translating client marketing and advertising objectives into overall media strategies at the largest advertising agency in the United States. Supervised and guided research and development of media plans and assured their implementation. Approved media mix and frequency as appropriate to client budget and objectives. Directed marketing and media analysis of syndicated media research. Directly supervised media planners. Managed solid client relationships with multi-million dollar media budgets: Kraft, Ramada Inn, General Mills, McDonald’s, Clorox.
Education
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude (Advertising) – 1984
United Airlines Flight Attendant Training School, Certificate of Completion
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certificate