Belinda Markell

Experience

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  Kasper Asl Retail

  Nov 1996 - Apr 2001

  Manager

  Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staffManaging budgetsMaintaining statistical and financial recordsDealing with customer queries and complaintsOverseeing pricing and stock controlMaximising profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do soEnsuring compliance with health and safety legislationPreparing promotional materials and displaysLiaising with head officeSetting up store moves and merchandisingSales and motivation of staff Show less

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  Wachovia Securities Financial Network|Wells Fargo

  Apr 2001 - Nov 2007

  Client Services
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  Morgan Stanley

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2015

  Senior Client Service Associate
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  Cantor Fitzgerald

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  Assistant VP Senior Client Associate
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  Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Group Business Associate-Director

  Responsibilities include answering phones, support customers, organize files, prepare documents, asset and money movement, schedule appointments, open new accounts, ordering supplies, team expenses, and organizing travel for meetings.

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  Flynn Wealth Partners

  May 2018 - Jun 2020

  Client Service Associate

  Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues.Understanding the complex needs of different events, and diverse clients.Planning event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, and guest list.Ability to delegate event planning tasks to other staff members where necessary.Strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings .Coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers.Attentive to the value of staying under budget while planning event specifications.Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down.Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event.Anticipating and planning for possible different scenarios.Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events.Strong communication skills, and the ability to present event ideas and plans to clients and vendors.Working knowledge of a CRM system that essentially provides a central place where businesses can store client and prospect data. It allows businesses to manage relationships with clients and helping them to grow. CRM systems deliver actionable insights, integrates with social media and facilitates team communications as well. Show less

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  Unemployed at this time

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Unemployed
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  Independence Village Capital Senior Living

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  Sales Director
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  Independence Village of East Lansing

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  Sales And Marketing Specialist

  Selling a life style and community to a certain age demographic.

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  Vista Springs Timber Ridge

  Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

  Director of Sales
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  Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop

  Apr 2024 - now

  Accountant