Elizabeth Behne has over 15 years of experience in management, public relations, and client services roles. She is a self-motivated leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Currently, she works as the Public Relations Director for a retirement planning firm, where she is the primary point of contact for new clients and helps train new employees. Previously, she held management roles in property management and as a Centre Director for a weight loss company.
1. Elizabeth Behne
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working leader with years of management
experience. Much of my success stems from advanced listening, empathizing and
communication skills. Motivating others, both personally and professionally, to take action
comes naturally to me. My top priority is not just to meet, but exceed expectations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
D Bryant Retirement Strategies
3526 N. 163rd Plaza Omaha, NE 68116
Public Relations Director: the first point of contact for all new callers/clients.
Uncover the needs of each caller and make suggestions for their next step.
Write/Edit/Prepare materials to be sent out to both current and potential clients.
Field client service calls.
Training new employees.
Phone calls during radio show.
Helping host seminars and client events.
Obtained Life & Annuity License.
Assistant Property Manager from September 2014 to April 2015
Robert Hancock & Co.
1925 South 64th Ave Omaha, NE 68106
Leasing Apartments: touring and closing sales to leads and potential residents.
Strategically and creatively generating new/more business.
Addressing/diffusing concerns/complaints of current residents.
Writing addendums, leases and other legal documents.
Discussing and enforcing rules and regulations: both Company and under State Law.
2. Centre Director from Feb 2007 to 2014
Jenny Craig dba vitacore
11425 S. 72nd St. Ste. 102 Papillion, NE 68046
Responsible and accountable for the business activity, strategic direction and profitability
of the Centre.
Determined staffing requirements and performed all interviews and selections by
following the Company’s mission, vision and values and direct employees on adherence
to Jenny Craig policies, procedures and practices.
Coordinated trainings to develop employees and help to improve their skill-set.
Delivered feedback and constructive criticism on a regular basis.
Responsible for payroll and achieving set revenue goals both personally and on a team
level.
Met with the clients to design the perfect program to meet their needs.
Additional work history from 2000-2007 available per request
EDUCATION
Southeast Community College
8800 O St. Lincoln, NE 68520
General Studies from Jan 2004 to Jun 2004
Passed all courses with a 3.75 GPA
Lincoln East High
1000 S 70th St Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Graduated in top half of class May 2003
SKILLS
3. My Top 5 Strengths, the Gallup Strengths finder:
Activator-Individualization-Input-Strategic-Communication
Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Team Leadership Skills, Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
INTERPERSONAL SAVVY
Strong selling skills, including customer engagement and relationship building
success
Business Acumen
High level of professionalism
Strong performance accountability
Ability to learn and adapt
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication and listening skills
Technical/computer skills
Teamwork & Collaboration, as well as, working independently
Management experience
REFERENCES
Available per request