Kelly Bennett's Resume

Kelly Bennett's Resume

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  Kelly Bennett 4311 Junius St Dallas,TX 75246 (713) 816-4589 [email protected] Qualifications I am offering over sixteen years’ experience in the fields of sales, marketing, and corporate communications. Specializations include marketing plan development and implementation, public speaking, professional networking, training and management, professional recruiting, customer relations, organization, and attention to detail. I have proven results that have consistently exceeded goals and objectives. Employment History Director of Marketing, The Art Institutes Dallas, TX │2015-2016  Directly manage a team of High School Representatives tosuperior production, exceeding all inquiry and application goals and leading Ai schools (Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, & Schaumburg) to high conversion levels.  Responsible for completing Monthly Status Reports, utilizing Qlikview for various reports, accessing CARS and CampusVue databases.  Assist in developing and implementing high school marketing plans to generate inquiries, enrollments, and starts.  Responsible for completing and conducting monthly performance evaluations for Associates and Reps.  Effectively observed and certified Associates and Reps in addition to conducting annual reviews in the form of Success Factors.  Collaborate with executive team, marketing, faculty, admissions, and human resources to develop strategies to strengthen brand, perception and differentiation in market.  Lead all hiring efforts in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Schaumburg and established a high retention rate.  Establish closer relations with The Art Institutes campuses including their President(s), Director’s of Admissions, Admissions staff, Education and Career Services  Monitor all travel & transportation expenses for Associates and Reps such as car allowance, miles driven, lodging, and meals.  Plan and coordinate effective meetings and trainings sessions.  Help lead various training calls for Reps, Associates & Directors.  Work remotely with 30-40% travel during fiscal year. High School Representative, LDP, The Art Institutes Houston, TX │2008-2015  Develop comprehensive marketing plan, and manage territory by building rapport with a variety of departments. Market tohigh schools in a given territory togenerate interest among students, teachers, guidance counselors and principals.
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   Utilize technology,public speaking skills, and knowledge of current industry to deliver effective multimedia presentations. Identify qualified candidates, and act as liaison between potential students and admissions staff.  Accountable for scheduling daily appointments and conducting presentations in appropriate classes. Meet annual visit and presentation plans, and maintain future calendar as recorded in recruiting database.  Participate in leadership roles as Senior High School Representative, Training Liaison, and Leadership Development Program graduate. Mentor new hires in High School Representative role in Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas.  Generate over 17,200 new student senior inquiries resulting in more than 770 admission interviews, with 430 student applications, over 129 students that enrolled, representing $11.6 million in revenue. Recruiting Specialist, Platinum Solutions Houston, TX │2007-2008  Research and identify key contacts and businesses in the oil and gas industry. Generate and maintain databases of vacant positions and professional contacts including, but not limited to onshore and offshore engineers, project managers, drilling specialists, and analysts.  Interview, develop, and coach potential candidates before sending on to next point of contact.  Demonstrate solid administrative skills including timeliness of returning calls, emails and completion of departmental reports. Sales Manager/Sales Associate, Buckle Houston, TX/Kearney, NE │1997-2007  Successfully manage $1.3 to $1.5 million volume selling area utilizing successful planning, profit and loss management, strategic merchandising, and inventory control.  Supervise staffs of 25 employees, including 22-person commissioned sales force. Interview, hire, and train sales personnel, and handle employee relations.  Contribute by driving sales, building relationships and fulfilling company mission statement. Assist customers with fashion, accessory and gift needs. Education B.S. Organizational Communications, University of Nebraska December 2003 Marketing/Management minor