Allison Howard

About Allison Howard

A seasoned sales leader with a passion for creating remarkable human interactions through creating and implementing go-to-market strategies with a substantial return on investment. Building blueprints that pair customer expectations and competitive knowledge with progressive technologies. Fostering a growth culture inspires employees, breeding loyalty, and driving results. CORE COMPETENCIESMerchant Services • P&L Management • Significant Topline Sales Growth • Channel Sales CRM Systems • Operations Development • Contract Negotiation • Consultative Sales • Customer-Focused Go-To-Market Strategies • Process Improvement • Team Player • SalesForce • Business ManagementRecruiting • Training • Employee Engagement • Talent Development and Retention • Performance Improvement Credit Card Verification Software • Active Listener • Enterprise Sales • Contract Negotiations • Sales Campaigns Digital Marketing Solutions • Complex Sales Cycles • Passionate • Strong Communicator • C-Level Advisor Motivator • Budgeting • Marketing Strategy & Execution • Leader-Coach • Passionate • Creative Problem SolverInnovative • Persuasive • Collaborative • Analytical • Sales Forecasts • Client Management • Metrics Driven Salesforce • Company Proprietary Systems • Relationship Builder • Thrives in a Fast-Paced Environment High-Energy

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Lawns By Luke Llc

   May 2022 — Present · Mount Juliet, TN, US

   Negotiated payment processing terms and optimized financial transactions to ensure seamless monetary operations.Established and managed payment and banking terms for enhanced financial efficiency.Implement a 401K solution for employees in collaboration with ADP, providing a robust benefits package.Converted 1099 employees to W-2, streamlining employment processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.Develop and execute a dynamic marketing strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in business.Create and maintain the company\'s online presence through the development of a website and increased visibility on Google.Implement Service Autopilot to create a scheduling tool and estimating process, enhancing operational efficiency.Manage office operations and Accounts Payable to ensure seamless administrative processes.Established a consumer financing solution to make services more accessible to clients.Foster strategic partnerships with other businesses to expand service offerings and drive collaborative growth.Continuously create and implement operational efficiencies to enhance overall business performance.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Skills

• Payment Systems
• Merchant Services
• Payment Card Processing
• Payments
• Gift Cards
• Debit Cards
• Strategic Partnerships
• Mobile Payments
• Acquiring
• Credit Cards
• Electronic Payments
• Relationship Management