Marketing Maven looking for employment in mid-West

I am relocating to the mid-West (KS, OK, AR, MO) and am looking for
employment. I have a great background and have included my abbreviated
resume here. I'd be interested in any suggestions, opportunities, etc.

Thanks for your help!

Sharon Vladutu

Sharon Vladutu
(509) 586-3708 Home
(509) 374-1951 Work
(509) 521-0107 Cell


Objective: To utilize my extensive and unique background in sales,
customer service, business analysis, education and healthcare in a
professional environment that encourages growth and values employees
who are able to multi-task, prioritize and successfully deliver
complete projects in a timely manner. I am available for relocation
with 30 days notice.

Areas of Expertise:
Sales & Marketing
Business Development/Growth
Healthcare Management
Account Management
Program/Project/Product Management
Implementation/Orientation
Proposal/RFP Management
Education/Adult Learning/CEU
Regulatory Interpretation/Compliance

Professional Skills:
Computer proficiency - MS Office Suite, ACT, Presentation software and
A/V equipment; quick learner with willingness to participate in ongoing
training on software products

Account Management - Lead generation, forecasting, account analysis,
statistical reporting, marketing plans, cold calling, sales
presentations, establishing/maintaining vendor status

Documentation/Writing - Technical, Instructional, Marketing,
User/Customer level, Educational - above average proficiency in
identifying appropriate language level for end user

Proposal/RFP Management - Identify opportunities, evaluate
opportunities, create response proposals, manage timelines, facilitate
proposal presentations, establish reporting requirements

Product/Project Management - Create/manage advisory/focus groups,
utilize standard project software, manage budget/timelines/staffing,
develop marketing strategy, launch product, track/evaluate impact,
recommend upgrades/updates based on market response

Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Education, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 1977
Master's Degree
Gerontology, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 1983
Continuing Education - Real Estate - Licensed Agent; Nursing Home
Administration - Kansas license; Vocational Teaching Certificate -
Oregon

Employment:
National Sales Director
Marcraft International/Educational Technologies Group, Kennewick, WA
$46,500 + commission
Developer of technical education curriculum and labs for secondary,
post secondary, Workforce, Corrections, Government & private
applications.

Director of Sales
Shilo Inn Oceanfront Resort, Newport, OR
$30,000 + commission
Upscale oceanfront resort with meeting/conference/banquet facilities
marketed to local/state/federal government, motorcoach, fraternal,
corporate & religious groups

Business Analyst
Pacific Interpreters, Portland, OR
$55,000 + commission
Medical language interpretation service contracting with health care
systems, state agencies, private organizations and educational venues.
Primary business obtained through Proposal/RFP process at state/system
level.

Senior R&D/Business Analyst
Pharmacy Corporation of America/Computran/Achieve, Wilsonville, OR
$42,000 + sales bonus
Developer/distributor of software product to meet federally-mandated,
state-level implementation for automation of assessment data (MDS) for
payment purposes.

Co-Owner/Trainer/Consultant
Advancing Gerontology Education, Portland, OR
$36,000 + bonus
State approved training center for long-term care certifications;
consultation for survey compliance/correction, census growth/marketing,
inservice education.


References Available Upon Request - Electronic Versions Available