Camille Snyder

Experience

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  Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

  Aug 1990 - Feb 1994

  Catering Manager
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  Embassy Suites Hotel

  Jan 1992 - Feb 1994

  Catering Sales Manager
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  Marriott Oak Brook Hotel

  Feb 1994 - Aug 1997

  Catering Sales Manager

  Proven experience in handling all aspects of special events for social and corporate clientele. Prepared and marketed creative menus to attract specific client base. Successfully generated leads from solicitation calls. Specialized in the wedding market. Supervised the Banquet Manager and Wait Staff to ensure timely execution of social events. Hired, managed and trained Administrative Assistant. Conducted sales blitz. Represented brand awareness at wedding expos.

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  Toms-Price Home Furnishings Lincolnshire

  Aug 1997 - Jan 2004

  Assistant Store Sales Manager

  Supervised staff of 35 employees. Developed operational procedures with Store Manager for the start-up of a 55,000 sq. ft. showroom. Planned, organized and administered sales training to Designers and Administrative Staff. Consistently met and exceeded the Store Manager's expectations. Demonstrated leadership skills. Effectively handled customer service issues. Orchestrated all facets of daily operations in the absence of the Store Manager. Handled and responsible for annual corporate holiday party and special in-store sales events.Promoted to Sales Store Manager for new location in Old Orchard Center January 2004. Show less

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  Toms-Price Home Furnishings Old Orchard Center

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

  Sales Manager / Store Manager

  Promoted to Store Manager / Sales Manager January 2004. Effectively orchestrated the start-up of a new 30,000 sq. ft. showroom. Recruited, hired, trained 25 associates. Implemented operational systems involving sales, productivity and coast effectiveness. Spearheaded sales staff to advance their individual goals by coaching and mentoring. Experienced in Profit and Loss Management. Effective presenter / speaker at in-store sales events. Performed multi-tasking skills to ensure all departments operate effectively and manage showroom environment. Member with Chamber of Commerce of Wilmette performed brand awareness at community events. Skilled in customer service, in-home consultations. Computer program -Storis. Show less

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  Vi at The Glen - Classic Residences by Hyatt

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Sales Counselor - Sales Manager

  Exceeded stretch goal by building solid relationships with strong product knowledge and exceptional customer service care resulting in increased sales. Develop and implemented promotional sales strategies achieving 5% increased sales growth. Priorities include constant evaluation of vacancies, goal setting and communications with Prospects resulted in signing commitment. Kept abreast of the competition. Conducted presentations before Prospects and their respective family members including tours, education of community and the culture. Managed all aspects of the sale process on a timely matter to ensure 100% Resident satisfaction. Performed weekly sales reports and effectively communicated the status to the Sales Director and Executive Director. Experienced in CRM (REPRES). Show less

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  C.A.I. Designs

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Sales Manager

  Demonstrated sales exclusively to the trade in luxury home furnishings, accessories, rugs, window treatments and lighting. Effectively exceeded sales quota with extensive product knowledge. Worked collaboratively with sales team promoting brand awareness during sales events. Clutivated new clientele to join the firm with success by phone solicitation and outside sales calls. Performed administrative duties in support of the sales team. Employed part-time while enrolled at Harper College Interior Design program. Show less

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  Westminster Place - A Life Plan Community

  May 2017 - now

  Sales Manager

  Cultivated sales with prospects and their family members for independent living accommodations with the benefits of a life plan community offering 3-levels of Care. Executed Plans A,B and C to prospects. Worked closely with Residents to host prospects in order for them to gain a better understanding of the culture of the community. Proactively stayed abreast of current vacancies and networks with prospects considering the purchase. Emphasize the value and benefits one will gain with their investment. Worked together with colleagues orchestrating marketing events, lunch & learn presentations. Executed the entire aspect of the sale by qualifying the lead, generating proposal, handling clients confidential personal information adhering to company policy to move-in ready status. Actively up-sell each sale with integrity and offers company incentives with negotiating techniques. Sells with passion and enthusiasm. Extremely detailed orientated driven to perfection. Show less