Leigh Hodes

About Leigh Hodes

Dynamic Senior Sales Leader with a focus on building brands and driving sustainable growth. Proven track record of transforming underperforming territories into multimillion-dollar successes, exceeding quotas by up to 186%. I leverage data-driven strategies and a service-oriented approach to foster client relationships, achieving retention rates over 20%. Proficient in CRM optimization and analytics to identify opportunities, accelerate deal cycles, and deliver measurable ROI across various sectors. I bring creativity to problem-solving and marketing strategies, crafting campaigns that resonate and drive conversions. I aim to align with a values-driven company where I can continue learning, support business growth, and make a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Social Media Manager

   Grayhaven Winery

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Strategy and planning: Develops strategies to increase followers and engagement, aligns social media efforts with overall business goals, and plans campaigns.• Content creation: Creates, edits, and schedules engaging content, such as posts, graphics, and videos, tailored to different platforms. • Community management: Interacts with followers, responds to comments and messages, and manages the brand\'s reputation online.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Minor, Anthropology

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Mass Communication, Journalism

Skills

• Recruiting
• Travel Photography
• Social Media
• Problem Solving
• Leading People
• People Skills
• Sales Management
• Customer Service
• Crm
• Photography
• Event Planning
• New Business Development
• Creative Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Management
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Creative Writing
• Sales
• Writing
• Account Management
• Travel Planning
• Organizational Development
• Lead Generation
• Teaching
• Direct Marketing
• Research
• Business Development
• Public Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Planning