l davis resume 2015
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LESLIE DAVIS PO Box 1823
Corrales, NM 87048
505.933.1345
OPERATIONS AND SALES LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE Project Management | Sales Management | Business Development | Marketing
Accomplished and highly committed professional with experience
developing effective strategic plans, sales strategies, and project
management plans. Recruit, train, and manage large, multi-disciplinary
teams. Provide strategic planning expertise. Maintain strong relationships with key customers, driving sales growth and business
development. Craft plans that help improve organizational strategies
and increase revenue. Possess outstanding tech expertise, with
experience managing social media strategies. Known for integrity, professionalism, and commitment to success.
Core Competencies
Sales | Project Management
Contract Negotiation
Social Media | Strategic Vision
Recruiting | Revenue Forecasting
Territory Management | Training
Strategic Planning | Presentations
Business Development | Growth
Consultative Sales Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESCUE SOCIAL CHANGE GROUP, San Diego, CA 2013–Present
Project Manager
Spearheaded successful operational improvements and business development strategies. Identified solutions to
some of the organization’s most complex issues and implemented process improvements. Worked closely with
senior executives and the CEO to manage exponential growth. Monitored budgets and deadlines and developed
budget planning and metric tracking tools. Worked closely with offices in four cities to maintain strong lines of
communication and outstanding project management. Maintained consistent operations and mi tigated risks while
driving efficiency. Acted as system administrator. Coordinated media and sponsorship events.
♦ Achieved five star performance and simultaneously managed 50+ projects.
♦ Set up a wide range of systems including the organization’s accounting and project management systems.
♦ Developed naming and numbering conventions where none existed.
♦ Authored numerous white papers, RFP proposals, SOPs, operational guides, and training manuals.
♦ Created training plans and videos and implemented HR onboarding resources.
♦ Managed social media and digital presence campaigns across four states.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
SEED2NEED, Corrales, NM 2010–Present
Founder, Grant Writer, and PR Professional
Established a non-profit addressing hunger and nutrition issues in New Mexico. Oversaw a full range of
operations and designed high-quality marketing materials. Managed volunteers.
♦ Generated funding through grants and donations in kind from local businesses.
♦ Managed a social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, and other platforms.
♦ Received the 2010 International Master Gardener “Search for Excellence Award” for Community Service.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
FUSION CONSULTING, Corrales, NM 2011–2013
Independent Contractor, Business Development
Spearheaded business development and operations tasks for major companies. Recruited a successful sales team.
Redesigned marketing materials and sales tools. Managed companies’ social media presence. Designed contact
management databases, tracked distribution and sales campaigns, and managed the sales pipeline.
♦ Worked with numerous clients, including Madison Energy Group and Local Flavor Magazine.
♦ Expanded a company’s client base by 500%+ in less than a year, increasing overall revenue by 40%.
♦ Successfully expanded companies’ social media presence.
♦ Provided consultations on company business development and trade show presence.
♦ Launched ongoing community based advertising campaigns in numerous neighborhoods,
generating revenue.
EXAMINER.COM, Atlanta, GA 2009–2010
Blogger and Social Media Professional
Provided high-quality business content. Acquired audience using social media tools.
♦ Consistently ranked among the top 3 in traffic for the Atlanta market and top 10 nationwide.
MORTGAGE NOW INCORPORATED, Atlanta, GA 2004–2008
Branch Manager and Loan Officer
Established a mortgage lending branch and drove sales. Managed a wide range of operations, including
recruitment, sales, accounting, and payroll. Supervised a team of 12 and managed a pipeline of sales.
♦ Maintained outstanding client satisfaction through outstanding customer service.
♦ Led a team closing $6M to $7M in sales per month.
♦ Produced the third highest loan volume nationwide and achieved the maximum commission.
CREATIVE LOAFING NEWSPAPERS, Atlanta, GA 2001–2003
Inside Sales
Launched a sales campaign, successfully increasing revenue. Trained new employees.
♦ Launched a campaign that resulted in 100% revenue gr owth within three months.
HOT STAMPS POSTCARDS, Atlanta, GA 2000–2001
City Manager
Spearheaded marketing plans for sales across Atlanta. Established a network of potential clients.
♦ Improved Atlanta’s ranking in the organization from #24 out of 25 to #2 within six months.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Established the Classified Department at Weekly Alibi, a weekly newspaper, doubling revenue YoY and
building a successfully CRM system and policies for hiring, training, and financial transactions. Recruited a
team of five talented sales professionals and produced 35% of the paper’s overall ad revenue within 18 months.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, Concentration in International Finance and Economics