Lara Williams

Experience

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  Republic National Distributing Company

  Jan 2004 - May 2015

  Manage 9 million dollars and delivered a positive sales growth of 9%. Created market analysis for industry, regional and company focuses. Developed go-to market strategy resulting in 23% growth for key industry segmentsDeveloped new processes to modernize and streamline operations resulting in 60% reduction of waste in resources. Re-organized and streamlined multiple sales teams which resulted in greater efficiencies and double digit growth. Trained and mentored key employees to successful positions within the organization. Named District Manager of the year in 2012 and 2013.Won multiple goal based incentive programs from the organization. Show less Created high quality and effective sales materials and presentations resulting in multiple speaking engagements Created training programs in key areas of development resulting in implementation team wide. "Go-to" research person for detailed business knowledge and training within and outside the organization positioning the company as a leader in the region. Grew target accounts to 6 digit dollar sales growthAwarded incentive based programs 6 years in a row. Awarded Key Account Manager of the Year, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011Named ambassador for key business partners: Quintessa, Ehlers, Clos Pegase Show less

  • District Sales Manager

    Jan 2011 - May 2015

  • Key Account Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2011
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  Fair Hat Events

  May 2015 - Jan 2024

  PR & Marketing Consultant

  Research and report product features for software development. Increase brand and product awareness through online promotional materials.Strategize social media campaigns. Edit and maintained websites. Assist in SEO for webpages and analytics tracking

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  Creative

  Apr 2016 - now

  Creative is a Workplace Interiors and Technology company. We aspire to "advance the way people live learn, & work"!! We bring value by combining technology and workplace interiors to increase interaction, inspiration, productivity, and innovation. At Creative, we have developed superior expertise in these areas: Business furnishings - Collaborative technology - Wall systems - Comprehensive Business Interior ServicesWhen technology and environment are developed together, they influence each other and lead to solutions that motivate, inspire, and stimulate innovation. Solutions that allow talented people to work together more easily – no matter where they are – to be more productive and generate better ideas. The future of work is here – and it’s Creative. Show less

  • Vice President of Sales

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Strategic Account Manager

    Apr 2016 - Jan 2024