Marci Henson


Successful in maximizing sales through multiple marketing channels, including direct mail, telemarketing, community relationship building, local / regional advertising, event planning, and Web marketing.

  • Big Picture Manager – Solid experience with sales force management, budget development, long- and short-range planning, and corporate compliance.
  • PR Savvy – Accustomed to playing a highly visible role in community networking, partnership management, and event planning.
  • Dynamic Team Leader Positive and enthusiastic with broad experience in staff recruiting, hiring, training, development, and performance management.
  • Computer LiterateAdvanced experience with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.

EXPERIENCE

ZERCO ENTERPRISES, INC. – Bend, Oregon
Sales Director / Operations (2003–Present)
Manage marketing and sales for retirement community with five facilities (112 units each). Hire, train, supervise, and motivate sales force. Develop and manage annual budget. Coordinate the in-house production of sales and marketing tools.

  • Expanded sales 17% by focusing new business development on the local Hispanic market.
  • Generated higher-than-average resident satisfaction, retention, and profit levels.
  • Planned and coordinated multiple startups. Opened two new facilities and planned full-scale (2-day) marketing events with entertainment and food service for 675-750 guests.
  • Established Human Resources department and assumed full responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, development, retention, and HR compliance.
WELLINGTON CORPORATION – Vancouver, Washington
General Manager / Retirement Community (2000–2003)
Coordinated startup operations for upscale retirement community. Managed relationship building, sales, advertising, and marketing. Developed targeted strategies for sales promotions, marketing events, and community networking.
  • Hired, trained, and motivated sales team that consistently exceeded sales goals 10% or more.
  • Developed targeted sales and marketing tools that are still in use today.
  • Planned and organized full-scale onsite promotional events.
  • Oversaw direct mail campaigns, telemarketing, Web marketing, media advertising, trade show representation, and public relations.
HOSPITALITY LTD. CORPORATION – Portland, Oregon
Marketing Director / Retirement Community (1998–2000)
Hired to rebuild and expand sales operation. Recruited, supervised, and trained sales team. Implemented short- and long-range marketing plans; conducted tours, planned media events, and functioned as high-profile community representative.
  • Developed aggressive resident retention programs that contributed to record profits.
  • Created Web site and launched online marketing campaign to boost sales.
  • Designed and produced collateral materials, promotional tools, and marketing aids.
  • Planned and executed onsite promotional events from concept through execution.

EDUCATION

PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Portland, Oregon
B.S. Business Administration (1997)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Hospitality Plus Marketing Program
  • Dale Carnegie Human Relations
  • The Winning Spirit
  • Over the Top Profit Performance
  • Sales and Marketing Power

AFFILIATIONS

  • Bend Chamber of Commerce, Committee Chair
  • Portland Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

PERSONAL

Speak and write fluent Spanish.

CONTACT ME

Marci Henson:
jobseeker@careerfolios.com

 

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