KIMBERLY A. GRALAK 5622 South Elm Street Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 (630) 632-0664 kg114da76@westpost.

net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Dynamic, client-driven professional with extensive experience in planning and fa cilitating all types of social/ business functions, developing client bases and implementing strategic marketing / sales initiatives. Highly creative and skill ed at assessing client needs and achieving desired results. Exceedingly effecti ve in handling logistics and culture of events and campaigns a" all within budge ts and established timelines. Polished presentation and sales skills; able to e xplain concepts and promotional ideas clearly and concisely to clientele. Posse ss a wealth of experience in interfacing with clientele, staff and professionals of all levels. Build top-performing, service-oriented teams and lead by exampl e. a a a a a a Event Planning and Project Coordination Budgeting & Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Action-Driven Leadership Team Building & Performance Improvement Strategic Market Analysis

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS LIFE TIME FITNESS 2006 to Present Burr Ridge, Illinois Business Administrator / Event Coordinator a Oversee the execution of the full spectrum of event coordination and business administration activities for large-scale fitness club. a Coordinate all aspects of member events, from initial project conception throu gh negotiating, timeline management, marketing, meal planning, ordering, interf acing with vendors, troubleshooting, payment collection, set-up and ultimate exe cution. a Ensure the seamless execution of member events by closely interfacing with div erse personnel and coordinating menus, schedules, sports events and all other re sources. a Prepare diverse event options and serve as consultant to club members, identif ying their event and fitness needs / expectations, coordinating those needs wit h available club services. a Complete successful customer presentations, negotiate pricing and budgets and perform post-event follow-up to ensure services and event quality. a Provide outstanding service to existing base, while utilizing strong sales and business development background to network and acquire prospect clientele. a Develop brand marketing materials to increase band visibility in large area ma rkets by utilizing web, event and print-based advertising; implemented conceptua l design techniques for posters, programs, flyers, banners and other marketing c ollateral. GCG EVENT PARTNERS 2007 to 2008 Chicago, Illinois

Independent Contractor a Facilitated all aspects of project management for numerous medical events held at various Chicagoland hotels; successfully completed initial project conceptio n, vendor negotiations, event marketing, timeline management and ultimate execu tion. BANANA REPUBLIC 2002 to 2006 Wheaton, Illinois Assistant Store / Merchandise Presentation Manager / Community Involvement Spoke sperson a Maximized profit growth through creative sales and merchandising techniques; c reated product displays and completed aesthetic floor moves, product displays, layout and marketing. a Duties included assisting Store Managers in all aspects of growing business, m anaging annual budgets, forecasting, analyzing regional expenses and providing e xceptional customer service. a Effectively presented new products, secured sales, managed clientele base, and trained over 40 personnel in effective cross-selling techniques to promote and sell product lines. a Interfaced directly with vendors / sponsors including organizations such as th e American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity in order to conceptualize and coor dinate charitable programs / events. a Established loyal, long term relationships with key decision makers as well as community members in order to increase company visibility and proactively raise funds. COMARK, INCORPORATED 1 997 to 2002 Bloomingdale, Illinois Service Sales Executive-Technology Services (1999 to 2002) a Managed profitable sales growth through retention and further penetration of c urrent clients and by the acquisition of new business; established trust and rap port within client base, solidifying client loyalty. a Researched, planned and prioritized prospects; established interests and succe ssfully capitalized on new business opportunities. a Consistently exceeded account growth and sales objectives; effectively cross-s old products and technological services, resulting in over $5.5M in net annual s ales. a Prepared accurate and timely sales forecasts and client / market analyses in o rder to generate account status reports. a Relayed critical findings within comprehensive presentations to management tea ms while consistently offering strategic optimization plans. a Consistently recognized for outstanding sales and customer service performance ; named Top Performing Service Sales Executive and Presidentas Club Member in 20 00 and 2001. Account Executive-PC Wholesale (1997 to 1999) a Utilized a range of marketing and business development techniques to develop n ew leads and secure sales of product lines. a Named Top Performing Service Sales Executive (1998 and 1999) as well as Presid

entas Club Member (1999). Account Executive-Government and Education Sales (1997) a Designed custom business strategies to exceed client expectations, needs and o bjectives; created effective plans for generating new business prospects. EDUCATION COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 2006 to 2009 Glen Ellyn, Illinois Completed Event Planning, Travel and Tourism and Photography Course Work. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Normal, Illinois Completed Business Management Course Work. SOFTWARE a SAP; AS400; Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop; MS Office Suite VOLUNTEER a AIDS Ride; Arthritis Foundation; Global Volunteer Network; Humane Society; Ame rican Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; Team in Training 1988

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