1. LORI A. WRIGHT
4501 75th Street Phone: 515-681-XXXX
Urbandale, IA 50322 Email: lasowden@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTOXALOCK INC., Urbandale, Iowa Jan. 2016 to April 2016
Contract Recruiter (3 months)
Develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent in a multi-site organization.
Partner with Corporate leaders to forecast and develop plans for key staffing initiatives.
Work with hiring managers and team supervisors to ensure job requirements and expectations are
clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.
Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR.
Executed personal time management plans and met hiring needs to work to attrition level.
Completed other HR related duties as assigned by Human Resources Management.
SAXTON INC., Des Moines, Iowa Aug. 2015 to Jan. 2016
Business Development Executive
Pursue and obtain market intelligence to seek and provide referrals and connections along with
extensive networking within the community.
Maintained successful alliance relationships that resulted in additional profitable sales.
Consistent activity of 10 face to face client meetings a week with intent of moving the opportunity
forward and asking compelling questions that foster client paradigm shifts.
Persistent pursuit of strategic and quality opportunities as part of a long and complex sales cycle.
Student of client industry trends and continuing to be a curious learner to help sales relationships
and enabling client’s to view me as a resource and trusted advisor.
Sought to understand the client’s problems through discovery conversations with decision makers.
MASTERSON, BOTTENBERG, and EICHORN LAW FIRM, Waukee, Iowa March 2015 to July 2015
Legal Office Manager
Managing the office by coordination and monitoring of all activities within the law office.
Preparation of a multitude of legal documentation and checking for accuracy and quality.
Ensuring tasks are completed on time and in accordance with quality guidelines.
Greeting clients, answering incoming calls, and managing email correspondence.
Managing calendars and scheduling appointments for the Attorneys.
PORTICO STAFFING, West Des Moines, Iowa April 2014 to March 2015
Business Development Manager
Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising, and generating interest.
Improve the organizations market position and brand to achieve financial growth.
Extensive networking and building rapport to key customer relationships.
Identify business opportunities to negotiate and close business deals.
Maintain current client satisfaction and call on new clients to present solutions and services.
Strategic planning and maintaining thorough knowledge of the market and competition.
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INSPHERE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, Ankeny, Iowa March 2013 to Jan. 2015
Independent Insurance Agent
Licensed Iowa Health and Life Insurance Agent working an independently owned business selling
life, health and supplemental insurance products.
Responsible to generate new clients by networking, cold calling, and advertising.
Achieved top sales levels in the “fast start program” in the beginning of my career.
Awarded “Rookie of the Year” for 2013 as top Rookie from sales generated.
Assisted in mentoring and training newly hired Agents.
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL RETAIL SERVICES, Des Moines, Iowa Sept. 2003 – July 2012
Inside Sales/Relationship Portfolio Manager (Sept. 2006-July 2012)
Managed a large portfolio of mid-sized Furniture Dealers with net worth of $1 Million.
Responsible for establishing solid relationships and maintaining ongoing communication to
optimize business opportunities with existing clients as well as new sales relationships.
Continual analysis of profitability with my portfolio client relationships and making
recommendations to management on dispositions of current clients or new prospective clients.
Performed needs analyses with current and prospective clients, by understanding customer needs
and building customer urgency.
Coached new employees added to our department.
Collaborated with teammates on our portfolios and our industries as a whole.
Portfolio Collections Analyst – Wells Fargo Leasing (Sept. 2003 – Sept. 2006)
Managed commercial collections portfolio of $8 M to $10 M client base on leasing contracts.
Extensive phone usage and customer service skills required.
Responsible for additional tasks monthly and committee involvement.
ING INSURANCE COMPANY, Des Moines, Iowa July 2001 – July 2003
Annuity Services Consultant
Servicing annuity customer policy holders through extensive research and understanding of a
variety of annuities and product specifications.
Extensive phone contact and ability to be detail oriented and professional.
Implemented an incentive program for team members and served as Team Captain.
EDUCATION
WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY, Des Moines, Iowa 2011 – 2013
MBL, Masters in Business Leadership
WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY, Des Moines, Iowa 2004 – 2006
BAS, Bachelor of Arts in Business
DMACC, Ankeny, Iowa 1993 – 1996
AAS, Business Administration
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa 1989 - 1982
Material & Handling Storage Specialist (76V)