Lauren Reed

251 S. Green Valley Pkwy #5014 (702) 540-3300

Henderson, NV 89052 lrda4f46@westpost.net

MANAGEMENT AND CLIENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL

PROFILE
A seasoned professional and effectual leader with a proven track record of accom
plishment in management, sales, marketing and special projects:
* 15+ years of strong outside sales, marketing and business development
* Proficient in technology including MS-Office, SalesForce, ACT, Great Plains
* Extensive administration and executive support experience
* Extraordinary service and support capabilities, intuitive, proactive, self-sta
rter
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Organized, detail-oriented individual with exceptional creative skills

EMPLOYMENT

2010 - Present
Sales Manager and Local Account Executive
(Company Confidential)
A high-volume services company expanding to the Las Vegas market
Launch company in the Las Vegas market. Organize meetings with prospects and pe
rform sales presentations. Follow up with clients to close business. Host trade
shows, training seminars, special events and perform mass presentations. Coordin
ate special projects as assigned. Report to Sales & Marketing Director.

2007 - 2010
Director of Sales, Marketing and Gallery Operations
Cirque Hudson, LLC
A fast paced contemporary art gallery owned by an internationally acclaimed art
ist in partnership with the founder of Cirque du Soleil.
Performed presentations and conducted property tours for clients. Followed up wi
th clients to answer questions, generate referrals and close sales. Transferred
to Beverly Hills gallery in response to ope position as Gallery Director. Perfor
med all aspects of gallery operations. Provided management reporting to owners a
nd studio. Reported to gallery owners.

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2002 - 2007
Sr. Business Development Rep
Fidelity National Title/Stewart Title
A leading title and escrow company maintaining top position in market volume/ma
rket share.
Built business for escrow officers and recruiting new escrow teams, establishing
relationships via one-on-one and team appointments, and conducting mass present
ations. Maintained account base of over 2000 prospects and clients. Reported to
Sales Manager.

2000 - 2002
Marketing Director and Account Manager
Smart Systems International
An innovative, high-tech company launching product to hospitality and school di
strict markets. Product was designed for maximum savings on utility bills for me
dium-to-large hotels as well as motel chains.
Responsible for managing all marketing, sales support, public relations and adve
rtising efforts. Created and Implemented the "Smart Systems University" for clie
nt and staff training. Reported to CEO and CFO.

1992 - 2000
Manager, Marketing & Sales Support
Utility Partners, LLC at SW Gas
A leading Florida-based utility software developer. Also a consulting firm for
managing and upgrading the I.T. department at Southwest Gas Corporation. Develop
s software products to automate utility services.

Responsible for launching new products and introducing them to the market while
performing special projects and providing excellent service to Southwest Gas co
mpany officers and senior management.

1984 - 1992
I.T. Technical Professional
Southwest Gas Corporation
Fast-growing, premier tri-state natural gas public utility with offices in Ariz
ona, California and Nevada.
Started with Southwest Gas as Documentation Specialist. Promoted throughout the
department as skills and knowledge increased. Promoted to Programmer I, II, III
- then to Client Services Liaison to PC Support Manager.

EDUCATION

Information Technology, Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center

Completed Financial Advisor courses, obtaining Series 7 and Life & Health insura
nce licenses
Completed training courses for residential/commercial real estate investing, sta
ff management and sales
Instructor for University of Nevada Las Vegas "Train the Trainer" continuing edu
cation program