Lori Ann de Wet
Castle Rock
Summary
Dynamic Sales and Events Marketing Manager with proven expertise in budget management and trade show execution at Lorraine Private Cellar. Adept at forging strategic partnerships and delivering impactful marketing campaigns. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to engage audiences through compelling presentations. Committed to driving results and enhancing brand visibility.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Events Marketing Manager
Lorraine Private Cellar
Rasonville
04.1989 - 10.2018
- Coordinated all wine event logistics, including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and budgeting.
- Supported wine trade shows throughout South Africa by setting up booths, securing sponsorships, and distributing promotional materials.
- Developed and executed promotional materials, like brochures, wine labels, and trade show banners.
- Engaged in community networking to forge relationships with key players in the wine industry.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills. Participated in multiple wine tasting events.
Marketing Coordinator
Q-Care
Orlando
11.1984 - 07.1987
- Flew to various trade shows to explain to doctors the type of medical devices that are available to them.
- Assisted our Q-Care partners with insurance billing and Medicare for home health care.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to network and promote Q-Care
- Performed administrative tasks for president of the company
- Traveled to different states to set up affiliate health care stores
Pharmacy Technician
Loomis Drugs
Orlando
01.1982 - 11.1984
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Product Specialist and Model
Tupperware
Orlando
04.1981 - 10.1982
- Led Tupperware product demonstrations at the headquarters building in Orlando, Florida, and industry events to promote all available products..
- Suggested specific products to meet customer needs.
- Greeted tourists who wanted to tour the facility and understand more about the Tupperware company and buy products from our large showroom.
Security Consultant Lock and Key Control
McDonnell Douglas
St Louis
01.1980 - 04.1981
- Authored daily activity, incident, audit and safety repair reports, which detailed equipment and property damage, theft, and unusual occurrences.
- Protected secure data files and regulated access.
- Administrative duties including all filing, phone calls update information regarding all locks, combinations, keys throughout Mcdonnell Douglas.
- Help Top Secret Security Clearance
Education
Diploma - Wine
Wine Academy
Stellenbosch, South Africa 08-1998
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL06-1978
Skills
- Budget management
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Trade show management
- Organizational skills
- Marketing campaigns
- Reliability
- Presentations and public speaking
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy hiking and being in nature.
- I love traveling and learning about different cultures
- Cooking is a passion as well as wine tasting
- Writing my memoir for the last five years
Timeline
Sales and Events Marketing Manager
Lorraine Private Cellar
04.1989 - 10.2018
Marketing Coordinator
Q-Care
11.1984 - 07.1987
Pharmacy Technician
Loomis Drugs
01.1982 - 11.1984
Product Specialist and Model
Tupperware
04.1981 - 10.1982
Security Consultant Lock and Key Control
McDonnell Douglas
01.1980 - 04.1981
Diploma - Wine
Wine Academy
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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