Larry Skaar

About Larry Skaar

WHO I AM A… creative…innovative…knocktheirsoxoffative…sales and marketing pro. WHAT INSPIRES ME Creativity has always been the fuel for my fire. The way I see it…if it doesn\'t fire you up, it\'s probably not worth striking the match. HOW DID I GET HERE? I launched my career as a Creative Director which was absolutely amazing. Eventually I discovered that I could add even more value to my offering by collaborating directly with clients. I then flipped to the wonderful world of telling and selling. I had found my niche. WHAT I DO Partner with senior marketing executives who have an incredible fire in their bellies, an insatiable desire to win and the motivation to shout their message from the rooftops. Then build the brand, build the brand, build the brand. HOW I DO IT Look ‘em straight in the eye. Dig in and find out what would compel them to walk on hot coals. What would make them pull the covers over their heads at night and break out in a cold sweat? Serve as the ringmaster. Build that fire under my team. Drive every detail from KPI to ROI. WHY I DO IT This I leave to George Bernard Shaw, “Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will.” WHAT PEOPLE SAY “Larry Skaar is the epitome of a sales professional. His ability to forge relationships is something to be emulated by colleagues and competitors alike. He gleans trust and respect with his varied clients by being trustworthy, knowledgeable, and sincere. As an employee his moral courage stands out. He is a leader among his peers and his work ethic is above reproach. I am honored to write this recommendation for Larry.” David Clontz - Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing NEXT STEP Let’s connect on LinkedIn…or email me directly. l•••••@bellsouth.net

Experience

1. Director of Trade Shows and Events

   Free Agent

   Aug 2016 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Experienced sales and marketing professional with a passion for planning and staging events. A thought leader with a proactive and self-directed approach to managing multiple projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to manage a team-oriented collaborative environment, the ability to deal effectively with differing opinions and personalities at all levels, and a cool head under pressure.

Education

• Central Washington University

  MA

• Central Washington University

  BA

Skills

• Business Development
• Business Planning
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Market Planning
• Salesforce.com
• Negotiation
• Sales Process
• Brand Awareness
• Crm
• Integrated Marketing
• Forecasting
• Email Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing Research
• Sales
• Brand Development
• Program Management
• Event Management
• Direct Marketing
• B2b
• Brand Management
• Training
• Product Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Selling
• Marketing Management
• Online Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Corporate Events
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Pricing
• Customer Satisfaction
• Lead Generation
• New Business Development
• Marketing Strategy