Alexis Bauer: Account Management / Independent Sales Rep in Encinitas, CA

• Successfully planned and executed a 100+ charity golf tournament. Secured and oversaw all sponsorships, raffle items collected and tickets sold. Worked directly with vendors to ensure a smooth and successful event, while managing 26 volunteers in addition to a 6-person board • Successfully coordinated and executed a 600+ attended gala with both live and silent auctions and a live performance by Seal, while working with a 20+ committee shaping the concept of the program • Developed, strategized and executed innovative campaigns to promote current and upcoming events, writing press releases and launching social media initiatives to ensure maximum profitability • Coordinated services for event needs, such as transitioned organization to the use of an online bidding platform, prepared direct mailers and monitored signage, submitted catering selections, secured event security, oversaw décor, implemented table assignments and audio/visual requirements, while closely working with vendors to maintain a good relationship and ensure a successful event • Managed donor engagement and recognition through donor-related events, establishing trust and providing excellent in-person, phone and online customer service, while sending personalized thank you’s and gifts • Planned and conducted post-event recap, to highlight potential room for growth, identify best practices and areas needed for improvement for future events

• Provided executive support to two owners and 10 managers’ • Screened and answered all calls and emails with professionalism, along with daily updates to social media accounts and company website • Prepared and managed the onboarding of new hires • Assisted with order fulfillment both business and personal purchases, research and quotes done as needed • Interfaced with high-level clients, potential clients, customers, vendors, and company investors on a daily basis • Assisted Accounts Payable with petty cash, bank deposits, and ensured invoices and credit cards were paid in a timely manner, while keeping a strict level of confidentiality • Planned and coordinated company events, such as team building activities, parties, dinners and off-site meetings

• Coordinated and successfully executed all city-wide conferences, group weddings, and group events while meeting the clients’ needs within desired budget through active communication, time management and team leadership • Utilized creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, custom menus, and maintained contact with client during event, assisted as necessary • Secured and maintain relationships with definite groups’ pre/post events for repeat bookings – specifically for city-wide conferences • Closely managed all aspects of group room blocks, such as tracking and summarizing client charges and billing information, coordinated the collection of attrition with Reservations and Accounting when needed • Monitored and enforced program deadline dates, working with groups of 10 to 200+ to release space not needed in order to maximize hotel revenue • Generated and distributed detailed resumes for department heads, which was used by all staff, including billing, special requests, banquet event orders, time of arrival and departure, specifically noting all VIP’s

• Prepared and managed employee forms; pay rate, address change, referral bonuses, and efficiently managed scheduling • Coordinated monthly positive initiatives and off-site events to help boost employee morale • Acted as the liaison for private events and special events

• Presented line in store and at regional trade shows; working directly with LA MADE, BB Dakota, and exclusively Jill Michael Jewelry • Managed and maintained existing account relationships while researching and targeting new accounts • Successfully hit monthly sales goals by managing account selling and ensuring all purchase orders were paid on time

• Promoted from intern to full time sales representative within 5 months • Successfully managed more than 125+ specialty store accounts, as well as researched and targeted new accounts • Oversaw account selling, managed shipping, all aspects of billing to ensure invoices and purchase orders were paid on time • Worked directly with design team and CEO analyzing trend reports to create press packets and promotions for upcoming seasons