Laura Funk

Experience

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  Outback Steakhouse

  Jan 1998 - Jun 2000

  Food Server
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  Estates Management

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2002

  Assistant Property Manager / Leasing Agent

  Accounts Payable and Receivable, Leasing, Collections, Resident Retention, Event Planning, Community Marketing

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  Smiles Orthodontics

  Apr 2003 - May 2006

  New Patient Coordinator - Orthodontic Sales

  Reviewed orthodontic treatment plans and payment options, filed insurance, general office duties, accounts receivable, patient scheduling, panoramic x-rays

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  Marriott International

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Sales Coordinator

  Provided administrative support to the Director of Sales and a team of 8 Sales and Event Managers. Insured guest satisfaction by checking details of upcoming events and programs

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  Yoga Teacher

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  Yoga Teacher

  Available to provide onsite yoga programs for your employees or children's yoga programs. Also available for private or small group instruction for adults as well as opportunities to teach / sub in studio settings. See resume for background and skills.

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  Kisco Senior Living

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Sales & Marketing Coordinator

  Consulted with perspective CCRC residents through community tours, phone calls and follow-up activities. Actively engaged in business development marketing activities with industry professionals and referral sources. Utilized Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM to keep detailed notes, track activities, manage work flow and run reports. Managed waitlist of 150+ potential future residents, engaged depositors in community activities through regular correspondence, including letters, emails, phone calls and visits. Planned small and large scale events to build relationships and generate referrals.Worked closely with contracted public relations firm and corporate marketing team to ensure success of launching new website, videos, photo shoots as well as coordinate Speaker Series and other large scale events. Collaborated with other departments to create successful sales events and worked closely with home office creative team to produce advertising and marketing materials.Managed inventory and ordered collateral and promotional products for the community.Collected data for competitive market analysis, studied and built relationships with competitors in market. Delivered exemplary customer services using Forbes Travel Guide customer service hospitality training techniques. Participated in company run consultive selling training programs. Show less

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  Cambridge Village of Apex

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2024

  Senior Sales Director

  Consult with prospective residents about the benefits of living in an Independent Senior Living Community. Respond to inquires and utilize Sherpa CRM to maintain relationships through appropriate follow-up activities. Develop and maintain relationships with local and national referral agencies. Generate new inquires from targeted referral sources within the local community. Nurture relationships through outside networking and marketing events. Collaborate with Sales Team and Executive Director to forecast move-ins and strategize on efforts to meet sales and occupancy goals. Plan and execute large and small-scale marketing events to attract new residents and encourage renewals of existing residents. Develop plans for creative follow-ups with prospects. Conduct community tours and engage other departments to showcase the vision of active adult living. Work with onsite health providers to educate prospects and residents about services available to age-in-place and enhance their community experience. Maintain relationships with competitors and continuously monitor market trends. Show less

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  Milestone Moves Realty Group at Keller Williams

  May 2024 - now

  Senior Transitions Consultant / Real Estate Broker