aareon gardina-hudson
Sales Director/Senior Living Consultant at Resort Lifestyle Communities
sale director/senior living consultant resort lifestyle community
growth-focused sale hunter marketing leader 10 year experience accomplishment . skilled developing executing sale strategy focus value creation competitive differentiation , identifying capitalizing emerging market trend revenue opportunity . excellent communicator ability understand client need requirement , successfully converting sale lead building strong long-term relationship within competitive environment . proven ability design compelling content create marketing collateral reflect company brand . proactive analytical thinker , applying problem-solving skill resourcefulness strategically develop innovative solution . core competency include : • leadership • training & development • strategic planning • b2c sale • business development • marketing strategy • presentation • client satisfaction • negotiation • event planning • creative conceptualization • concept development • marketing collateral • copywriting • design
Resort Lifestyle Communities
https://www.linkedin.com/company/resort-lifestyle-communities
Sales Director/Senior Living Consultant
Bartlett, Tennessee, United States
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Master Nail Tech
Traveling, training industry personnel in various methods and new technology within the cosmetology industry. Simultaneously, maintaining a clientele performing beauty enhancement services for male and female clientele.
United States
Springbrooke Retirement Community
Sales And Marketing Associate
•	Pursued opportunities to increase census for affordable independent living, assisted living, and memory care. 
•	Coordinated social events to connect with community, increasing positive reputation and referral sources. 
•	Improved community relations within local and regional senior living industry, increasing foot traffic and tours by 60% within first 4 months.
•	Worked with cross-functional team to develop social media presence, press releases, and other digital media content. 
•	Organized and executed networking and community outreach programs.
•	Established productive relationships with key strategic partners and maintained ongoing contact with industry influencers.
•	Conducted an average of 6 scheduled and walk-in tours weekly for prospective residents and families or interested parties. 
•	Documented prospecting and sales activities using Occupancy Advantage.
•	Designed marketing collaterals and forms while maintaining brand consistency. 
•	Reviewed documents for accuracy and compliance and provided to necessary departments.
•	Communicated with leadership team to provide progress and updates on marketing, sales, and census issues.
Denver, Colorado, United States
ONEflight International
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneflight-international
Director of Sales
•	Managed clients through sales cycle, from initial contact to providing needs analysis to closing. 
•	Identified and developed relationships with business client executives and other key individuals to expand business. 
•	Performed 300 calls a day to solicit new business for JET Club membership program.
•	Managed and maintained all sales leads, following up and documenting communications. 
•	Provided clients with comparative cost analysis reports using propriety software.
•	Remained current on company and computer product offerings, aircraft, regional charter pricing, and travel trends.
Aurora, Colorado, United States
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St. Andrew's Village
Residency Counselor
•	Planned marketing and sales strategies to develop new business for retirement community providing luxury-style independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. 
•	Researched market to identify best prospects for promotions based on resident and market characteristics. 
•	Engaged in consultative selling while interacting with prospective residents, families, guests, helping them evaluate options. 
•	Managed and maintained waitlist as sales pipeline, and used to fill open vacancies.
•	Provided information regarding facility services based on prospect, resident, and families’ needs.
•	Converted leads into move-ins with a 98% conversion rate. 
•	Worked with advertising and promotion managers to retain residents through engaging activities and events. 
•	Maintained 100% occupancy for 6 consecutive months in assisted living apartments, achieving revenue gain of $2.4M per year.
•	Achieved 100% occupancy for 60 assisted living apartments and grew census by 30% within a year.
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Century Park Associates
https://www.linkedin.com/company/century-park-associates
Sales Director
•	Provided leadership for a 6-member sales and marketing team. 
•	Developed and executed marketing and sales plans to achieve corporate goals. 
•	Developed and implemented cost-effective marketing strategies, preparing plans, budgets, and cost estimates for campaigns. 
•	Oversaw production of advertising and promotional materials, including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail campaigns directed toward increasing occupancy.
•	Managed and improved finance, budgeting, and bottom-line marketing results. 
•	Actively networked and established strategic partnerships with industry influencers, enhancing community relations by 10% within a year (unprecedented growth in company history).
•	Stabilized a $200K annual budget by establishing a process that allocate funds and request documentation effectively. 
•	Managed all prospects and clients using company’s CRM, facilitating follow-ups and effective communications.
Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Holiday Retirement
https://www.linkedin.com/company/holiday-retirement
Sales Leader
•	Led sales activities and met prospects’ needs for all-inclusive senior living, with dining, housekeeping, and 24/7 live-in managers.
•	Utilized local business directories, followed-up on referrals, networked, and attended trade shows and conferences to increase sales opportunities, generating an 85% conversion rate. 
•	Contacted prospective customers, built strong relationships, and educated them regarding community’s ability to meet their housing needs. 
•	Negotiated terms of sales and service agreements. 
•	Achieved 95% occupancy within 1 year in least appealing community. 
•	Awarded Sales Leader Q2 for outstanding quarterly achievement and Sales Leader of the Year for outstanding sales growth.
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Classique, LLC
Business Development Coordinator
•	Shaped creative vision and strategy.
•	Developed and managed marketing plans, materials, and creative projects. 
•	Led development of copywriting, print-ready graphics, advertisements, magazine layouts, media kits, and web pages.
•	Guided business development programs to promote company’s services. 
•	Evaluated financial and budgetary considerations for projects, and provided direction and oversight for all creative-related projects.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Carmel Properties
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carmel-properties
District Marketing Director
•	Directed marketing services, creative strategies, and projects for company providing investment and development services. 
•	Supervised day-to-day operations, including staffing, advertising, promotion, and merchandising activities.
Denver, Colorado, United States
Adam's Mark Hotel & Conference Center - CoCo Key Water Resort
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adam%27s-mark-hotel-&-conference-center---coco-key-water-resort
District Marketing Director
•	Led development and alignment of marketing strategies, goals, objectives, and activities with operational plans. 
•	Managed budgets, expenses, profit/loss projections, and return on investment. 
•	Negotiated contracts with marketing vendors and distributors.
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Industrial and Product Design
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Art Institute of Colorado
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Community Sales Leader of the Year
Holiday Retirement
For outstanding performance in a community, meeting and exceeding sales goals for 2013.
Award of Excellence
Holiday Retirement
Outstanding Sales Q2
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Kena Casaol
Lifestyle Director  at Resort Lifestyle Communities
South Windsor, CT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-smith-89b887163
Matt Smith
Dining Services Director
Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darceeaston
Darcee Aston
Real Estate, Property Management & Marketing Professional
Thompsons Station, TN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-davoren-4118971a
Katherine Davoren
Sales
Chattanooga, TN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinebarnabo71122
Justine Barnabo
Account Executive  at Brighton Collectibles
New York City Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-hensley-0774154a
Tiffany Hensley
Property Management
Shelby County, TN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-thompson-b6b3a92b
Kyle Thompson
Senior Director Store Manager at Macy's
Manchester, NH
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-sonam-6950475a
Devin Sonam
Senior Graphic Designer at CapTech Consulting
Fort Collins, CO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-fishman
Chelsea Fishman
Digital Marketing Manager at Goal Five
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindywboyd
Mindy Boyd
Director of Sales  at Aloette Cosmetics
Summit, MS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-madrid-884605149
Zoe Madrid
Assistant Community Manager
Nashville Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-mauney-7b361898
Jillian Mauney
Sales and customer service professional seeking a new career in a sales and customer service related position.
Collierville, TN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-nicholson-73a1028a
Abbie Nicholson
Sales Manager at Acorn: The Influence Company
Dallas, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneshewmaker
Jeanne Shewmaker Birnbaum
Director of E-Commerce at Hobo
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-winn-spdm1111
Monique Winn
Associate Merchant- Product Development at The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
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Judy Inman, Real Estate Agent
Sales And Marketing Representative at Ryan Homes
Franklin, TN
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Cheyanne Schaible
Divisional Specialist
Greater Orlando
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdinnsen
Ross Dinnsen
The Sign Distillery - Blending Art & Signage | Visual Communications | Interior & Exterior Signage | Fleet Graphics
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangriner
Dan Griner
Director of Design, Innovation, and Strategy at University of Colorado Denver, dedicated to tackling the challenges of our time and working toward a mindful future.
Denver, CO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdavis77
Mark H. Davis
Experienced Design Professional
Cincinnati, OH
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        Aareon is the epitome of what a manager wants from his team - she is self-motivated, constantly trying to exceed her past performance; she relates well to everyone around her, creating a culture of enthusiasm and hard work; and she is very teachable, always trying to learn, eager to better herself. Aareon is a strong sales-person with good, solid closing skills. She believe in herself and in her product and it shows when she does her job. It's a pleasure to work with her, and a pleasure to manage her. Bee Harris
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Competent, professional, reliable and a pleasure to work with!
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CBD & Cannabis Professional Business Network
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Art Institute Graduates
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Industrial Design
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