laurie gattis

see volunteer experience below)

* Founded elite event planning company for children by combining the best in services with a unique creative edge. * Accomplishments featured in local publications & on local radio show. Authored & published articles for local children’s magazine. * What is Gobsmacked? * GOBSMACKED - adjective * 1. (context, slang, UK) flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed * 2. It's a combination of gob, mouth, and smacked. It means utterly astonished, astounded. It's much stronger than just being surprised; it's used for something that leaves you speechless

* MARKETING ASSOCIATE * 1 of 5 sales representatives in the nation selected to participate in a PDP development project within corporate headquarters to introduce video sales pilot program to physicians * Collaborate with CNS, HIV, AI & GI marketing teams to implement outbound telesales programs * Conduct product training for representatives & outside vendors * Serve as product marketing liaison, successfully completing key brand launch initiative * SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE * Increased territory market share by educating medical professionals within CNS and anti-infective product lines * Built & fostered relationships through physician calls within territory * Coordinated & implemented multiple programs with physicians by developing business partnerships with local thought leaders

* Recognized as “REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR” by exceeding sales quotas, achieving highest personal sales (exceeding $1 million annually) & highest district sales ($3 million). * Promoted to Sales Supervisor within 6 months of employment as statewide lead sales representative. * Hired, trained & provided motivation & leadership in forecasting, tracking, lead development, follow-up & continuing education. * Managed an award winning team of four sales professionals engaged in introducing a new managed care insurance product to North Carolina.

* Served as therapeutic expert promoting product lines to specialists within office setting & hospital environment. * Awards received for the following: * Outperforming the region by 3.35% positive market share change * Moving market share greater than national average * Successful development of key national advocates * Strong leadership * Implementation of team building initiatives * Accomplishments: * At year end, territory ranked #1 nationally with 117% quota attainment * Management recognition for in depth analysis of territory, planning and execution * Territory performance * Recommendation to serve as class counselor for Neurology product & sales training class

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ. With Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide, Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions, daily radio message, speaking events, conferences, resources, online Bible studies, and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. We are real women offering real-life solutions to those striving to maintain life’s balance, in spite of today’s hectic pace and cultural pull away from godly principles. Wherever a woman may be on her spiritual journey, Proverbs 31 Ministries exists to be a trusted friend who understands the challenges she faces, walks by her side, encouraging her as she walks toward the heart of God. - See more at: http://proverbs31.org/about/#who

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta