Nicee M.

Experience

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  U.S. Department of Education

  Mar 2011 - May 2012

  Student Advocate

  Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to develop comprehensive strategies for the implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s School Dropout Prevention Program, ultimately increasing student attendance by over 80%. • Managed a caseload of 40-50 students who were in jeopardy of not graduating high school. • Communicated with educators and community agencies to find appropriate resources to address student’s social, emotional, and medical needs.• Compiled and analyzed student performance data for federal reports that were submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education for review.• Created and maintained a database containing each student’s demographic data, attendance, behavioral reports, credits earned, and weekly contacts made. Increased student attendance by over 80%. Show less

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  Nicee Martin Photo & Design

  Aug 2012 - now

  Founder & Lead Photographer

  Leveraged expertise in professional digital photography and project management skills to drive continuous improvement and produce photo shoots that generated six figures in annual revenue. • Conducted market research to develop a formal business plan, build a brand identity, and identify a target market.• Built a business without start-up capital through relationship building and mentoring within the wedding and high-end event industry. • Increased bookings by 20% each year by incorporating photography trends and market research, networking, partnering with luxury event curators and strategic planning to set and meet aggressive sales revenue targets. • Created an in-home custom sales experience to increase revenue by offering clients a full product line of archival art pieces for their homes. Average sales ranged between $8K - $12K per transaction.• Partnered with wedding industry professionals to photograph their products and services for their digital marketing, leading to a 13% sales increase.• Developed relationships with over 300 clients, assessing customer needs, exceeding expectations, and increasing the repeat customer rate by 65%.• Consulted with other small business owners to assess their company goals and create branding images that promoted those goals, resulting in a 58% increase in online engagement. • Responsible for daily operations of the studio including conducting sales calls, social media content creation and marketing, scheduling shoots, prepping, shooting, and editing photos across multiple projects.• Managed operational business aspects including expense tracking, pro forma management and business planning, drafting sales contracts, processing orders, maintaining client database, hiring sub-contractors and keeping inventory of all photography equipment. Show less

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  Aurora Christian School

  May 2013 - Sept 2015

  District Coordinator

  Worked across multiple campuses and with school executives to create a 3-fold increase in online presence by redesigning the district website, interpreting school data into user-friendly material, and creating new social media content.• Budgeted and managed the disbursement of Title II funds for faculty professional development.• Initiated a 3-fold increase in online presence by redesigning district website and creating new social media outlets. • Collaborated with Superintendent around projects and events including booking professional developments, coordinating conferences and annual fundraiser, as well as designing marketing materials. • Interpreted school data into user-friendly information and routinely published findings on district website.• Lead weekly meetings across various district departments to execute project and event planning initiatives. • Coordinated service event for 600 students to volunteer at various organizations throughout DuPage, Kane and Kendall County for annual district-wide community service event.• Increased community partners for annual event from 9 to 37. Show less

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  CarMarc Realty Group

  Sept 2018 - now

  Real Estate Broker
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  CDW

  Sept 2022 - now

  A trusted technology advisor to corporations across Illinois, working diligently to understand customer needs and provide solutions to complex IT challenges. Developed relationships with key IT decision-makers to deliver tailored solutions.• Conducted Quarterly Business Reviews and Capabilities Briefings to educate customers on the value of CDW's cutting-edge technology solutions and services. Average daily revenue $5 - $10K.• Managed a book of over 75 accounts and doubled in revenue within the first year.• Expanded book of business by identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities and effectively converting leads into satisfied customers.• Consistently surpassed sales goals, demonstrating exceptional sales acumen and earning recognition across assigned territory.• Successfully completed CDW's Sales Academy Program, which consisted of 6 months of extensive instructor-led learning and on-the-job sales training, to become proficient in CDW’s extensive portfolio of products, services, solutions, and partnerships with some of the most innovative technology brands in the IT industry.• Displayed strong initiative, team building, and adaptability during the Sales Academy and was awarded MVP of the Week by peers.• Collaborated effectively with solution architects, business development managers, and industry partners to formulate winning solutions and close complex deals. Show less

  • Corporate Account Manager

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Corporate Account Representative

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2024