Success Stories:
Construction Company – Encino, CA
Business Development and Public Relations
General contractor specializing in construction/improvement projects in the Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco areas Reprised role for this $85,000,000 per year general contractor. Generated more than $3.2 million in bidding opportunities to the Orange County region within 10 months. Additionally, the corporation enjoys at least 75% increased visibility in the commercial real estate market, with more frequent business opportunities. The bidding opportunities for 18 months exceeded $4.5 million.
As partner in Avanti Concepts, very specific/one-time or temporary needs can be fulfilled. Among my accomplishments in this area are:
California Film Commission: Researched new locations, fees and potential for future filming
Smithsonian Institution: Obtained key documents thought to have been lost or destroyed
20/20 News Program: Performed investigative research for several special news features
Arthur Rubenstein Estate: Secured use of the property and coordinated special events including Major Events Theme development, location, catering, permits, program awards, protocol
Designed themed golf tournaments for charity events
Produced a 1930’s Ziegfield Revue type of production for the grand opening of a high-rise property.
Thirty white grand pianos, a full dance revue of male/female dancers (in the style of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), and a 3-storey multi-level lighted fountain were the highlight of this “Hollywood Nights” event. This was certainly “over the top” but fulfilled the client’s vision for his Hollywood location.
Independent pro-bono research: I conducted investigative research for various clients such as ABC-TV, Soldier of Fortune magazine, New York Times, Vanity Fair, and other print media and attorneys nationwide.
Successfully obtained information leading to a DNA test for an individual serving three life terms.
MAJOR Southwest regional Service Provider (janitorial, landscaping, merchandising, branding, commercial window cleaning, structural sandblasting, parking structure painting and other related services) This vendor’s success prevailed in the Commercial Real Estate market in California, Arizona and Nevada.
I created a Public Relations & Marketing campaign for this $95,000,000 corporation, with heavy emphasis on image-enhancement and high profile placement in a sophisticated marketplace. A business makeover for this regional service giant established it as one of three major service providers in the southwest. A major renovation of procedures and image were a part of the development of new marketing tools, appropriate trade show involvement, and new programs of effective cross-selling among the company’s various divisions. This company benefited from showcase opportunities resulting in new business. By improving the various aspects of the company, previously neglected, successful liaisons were extablished.
UNITED SECURITY INDUSTRIES/EXCELSIOR CORP. – Los Angeles, CA
Executive Vice President - Client Relations
Partner/Creative Selling Innovator for Excelsior Corporate Concierge
Implemented successful startup and operation of international security company
Assumed directorship and ownership interest of new concierge division
Established 22 locations in 18 months
Produced rapid growth and co-created annual revenue of $48 million (within 4 years)
Coordinated and implemented security service contracts for executives/high-profile individuals, prototype inventions and technology, and for the entertainment and hospitality industries. In every instance, this company was regarded as “the” organization to protect prototype products, property and personnel in temporary, concert, public event or trade-show environments.
GREYHOUND EXPOSITION SERVICES – Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA
Senior Account Executive
I was the first female account executive to solely produce trade shows nationally and internationally.
P & S MANAGEMENT (Holiday Inn franchise group) – Chicago, IL
Director of Sales/Catering – 14 Inns – Operated only Kosher kitchen on the Northshore of Chicago. P & S Management also built and operated the first convention-sized Holiday Inn in the country. I was proudly assigned to book and produce the first conventions therein.
ALITALIA AIRLINES – Rome, Italy and New York, NY & Chicago, IL
Administrative Supervisor – Reservations – VIP Tour
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