wendy arthur

retired sales director

Country

united states

City

windermere

Industry

cosmetics

Skill

media relations, customer service, skin care, makeup artistry, events coordination, sales management, public relations, social networking, marketing, television, event planning, marketing strategy, email marketing, marketing communications, social media marketing, advertising, social media

Experience

sales director

cosmetic essence innovations

1983-8 - 2012-1 · 28 yrs 6 mos

Developed a personal customer base as well as recruited and trained individuals to be successful in the skin care & cosmetics field. Managed a large organization of women, conducted sales meetings, did motivational speaking, taught make-up artistry, coordinated events.

director of public relations and development

american lung association

1974-1 - 1979-6 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Handled all community and media relations for the organization through press releases, television and radio appearances, school educational programs and special events. Developed a quarterly newsletter featuring event promotion and education. Secured the very first non-smoking area in a restaurant in the State of Ohio. Organized non-smoking events at dinner theaters and other venues. Recruited and managed a very large volunteer base to help with fund raising. Created many successful fund raising events that also helped to raise awareness about lung health.

retired sales director

2012-1 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

I decided to leave the business world to care for my 2 precious grandchildren! I will be looking for something new and exciting to do as they get older!