Company

Professional Services (I SAVE YOU MONEY…you don’t need a full time employee when you can hire me! Your time is valuable…I SAVE YOU TIME!):

 

Professional Experience: Automotive & Powersports, High Tech, Manufacturing, Marketing, Advertising,Publishing, Sales, Professional Services, Restaurant and Retail industries. 

 

Expertise in: Sales, Marketing,Organizational Design, Recruiting, Cross-training and Team Building of Staff.

 

Success in: Organizational Restructuring, Process Design; Operations of Business, Workflow, Event Planning(Trade, Consumer and Non-Profit) and Symposium Representative.

 

What YOU can expect from ME:

 

*Self-motivated Leader                     

*Dependable Problem Solver             

*Flexible Team Player                       

*Business Oriented/Budget-minded                

*Talent Development & Coaching    

*Change Management Driven           

*Vendor Management                       

*Performance Management & Associate Relations

*Articulate                                           

*Solid Communicator

*Proven Track Record                       

*Facilitator

*Advisor to Senior Executives          

*Results Driven

How are my results different from the competition?

My credibility:

·       Proven ability to coordinate and develop strong, collaborative sales and marketing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment for small- - medium-sized companies.

·       As a consumer media publisher; instrumental in and accountable for all financials, P&L reporting, marketing strategies, circulation, advertising revenue, fore-casting and design layout,etc.

·       Management,coordination and facilitation of all B2B nd B2C events and expositions.

·       Proven ability to train and lead team members,create improved moral through high-energy, positive working environments.

·       Responsible or design of documentation and reports, to include financial reporting statements

·       Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint presentations to large groups

 

 

Solutions!

·       Event Professional

§         Pre-planning

§         Onsite Execution

§         Post Event Follow through

·       Trade/Consumer show Expert:

§         Pre/Post Show Marketing & Advertising plans

§         Navigate Service Kits & Contracts

§         Travel and Hotel Booking

§         Meeting and Restaurant Reservations

·       Marketing Expert:

§         Public Relations Liaison

§         Press Releases

§         Newsletters

§         E-blasts

·       Advertising(Research, Budgets, Planning & placement)

§         Photo-shoots

§         Print and Digital

·       Professional Sales Summary:

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Aug. 2005 – Oct. 2010                                AdvanstarCommunications, Inc.   Irvine, CA

American V-Twin motorcycle sales manager for all B2B and B2C magazine, E-media and exposition properties, including the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, Dealer Expo, Dealernews Magazine, Dealernews.com, Big Twin West and Big Twin Dealer Magazine.

·         Responsible for $1.6 million territory, over 300 active accounts

·         Primary territory manager responsible to sell all properties to a significant niche market segment

·         On-site show manager of  V-Twin segment of Dealer Expo and Big Twin West Trade Shows

·         Attended all relevant consumer and trade rallies and events as Sales Manager for all Advanstar American V-Twin properties

 

2003 – Aug.2005        T-Bags Motorcycle Luggage Costa Mesa, CA

Corporate Sales and Marketing manager

·         Increased Sales volume by 35% within 6 months through creative and resourceful marketing programs.

·         Managed 2 inside sales people

·         Executed, managed and attended all relevant trade and consumer events

·         Purchased and placed all print advertising

·         Influenced the corporate website design and features

·         Managed website sales

·         Created, wrote and managed all public relations and press releases

·         Worked with design teams to explore other markets.  Instrumental in getting ATV, Off-Road, SportBike and Pet Carrier bags designed and to market

·         Coordinated and managed all photo-shoots & models for company  catalog, website, trade show booth andmarketing materials

 2001 – 2003                                 Eyeride Motorwear  San Clemente, CA

Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager

·         Developed a Successful Independent Sales Contractor Network team of 15 National Reps

·         Created inside sales department; an outbound call center

·         Developed internal Dealer Program to include 80 motorcycle dealerships in 6 month time frame

·         Managed private label accounts including West Coast Choppers and Chopper’s Inc.

·         Purchased and placed all print advertising

2000 – 2001                                                 High End Motorcycle Seats  Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Company Sales and Marketing Director

·         Facilitated and  managed Custom Harley-Davidson® Seat Program

·         Developed internal Dealer and Distributor program and managed accounts

·         Created all marketing materials and press releases.  Managed all public relations and advertising.

·         Executed, managed and attended all relevant trade shows, consumer events and rallies.

·         Developed  and managed internal sales systems for custom seat department

1994 – 2000                                 Petersen Publishing  Los Angeles, CA

Publisher, Associate Publisher,Advertising Sales (in reverse order) for HotRod Bikes Magazine

·         Managed $1.5 million dollar revenue magazine

·         Managed circulation of ABC audited Hot Rod Bikes magazine.  Circulation 95,000

·         Managed and incentivized 3 inside sales representatives and 6 outside regional sales representatives

·         Reported to executive management team on budgets, expenses, profits & loss statements, circulation, sales accomplishments, goals and challenges.

·         Advertising Account Manager for 5.0 Mustang, Hot Rod, Mustang & Fords and Chevy High Performance magazines.  Responsible for display advertising

 

Personal Services (I SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY!)

 

·         Designated Driver

·         Bartender

·         Personal Shopper & Assistant

·         Wardrobe Consultant

·         Make-updates/consultations/applications/lessons

·         Personal Errands

·         Dog Walking

·         Organize Your Clutter

·         Local Tour Guide

·         Event/Party and Meeting Planning

·         Fund Raising

·         Catering

·         Pool& Spa Services

·         Handy-Man Services

·         Car and Motorcycle detailing


 

 


• Contact Information • 

546 Wald

Irvine, CA 92618
714-403-7449

www.westcoastdiva.com • westcoastdiva@cox.net


Rebecca Mitchell 

President and Sole Proprietor




 



 

 

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