Lori Greene

About Lori Greene

I have loved shopping since I was a child. My favorite fun Saturday was shopping with my Grandma. Fast forward to now: I take great pleasure in shopping for you. Whether sourcing gifts for special occasions, or helping you style your home décor, I can help you to make an impeccable presentation.As the founder and owner of Waterbury, CT’s premier gift shop, over the past decade-plus I have devoted myself to sourcing and implementing the details that enhance your everyday life and your special life events. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for four or a gathering of 200+, I offer my expertise in coordinating the details that make the affair effortless, yet elegant, for you, the party host. I can consult with you on menu planning, floral styling, music / playlist development, and much more. In addition, if you’re pondering a new look for your home décor or simply looking for unique and memorable holiday decorations for your home or business, I can consult with you on the planning and execution to capture your vision. I take pride in helping you find the perfect gift for someone you care about (or for yourself, because we all need a little something every now and then). I strive to present you with the gifts you are proud to put your name on, and I work to make the process as easy and seamless as possible, because I know how busy you are. Among the core capabilities that I bring to the table are these:* My exceptional ability to develop rapport with elite clientele and understand their individual needs.* A demonstrated marketing savvy, including experience designing successful promotional campaigns.* Networking capabilities that span business and not-for-profit communities in Waterbury and beyond.* My passion for delivering exceptional client experiences and promoting hospitality.* Business success selling upscale clothing, gifts, and culinary items to an exclusive clientele.* Experience developing and managing ecommerce portals for promoting and selling merchandise.* Exceptional presentation skills, including numerous appearances on television and radio broadcasts.Reach out to me at:L••••••••@gmail.com | 20••••••74

Experience

1. Insurance Real Estate Experience

   Various Companies

   Jan 1999 — Present · CT, US

   Supervisor / Senior Claims Adjuster – Gallagher Basset; East Hartford, CT May 2022 – PresentLead a seven-member team settling Workers’ Compensation claims for 50K employees of 20+ State of Connecticut agencies. Manage a caseload of claims with ~125 new claims submitted each week.Senior Claims Adjuster – Liberty Mutual Insurance; Hartford, CT 1994 – 1997 / 2017 / 2021 – 2022Administered Workers’ Compensation benefits for NYS Metropolitan Transit Authority, Turner Construction, Home Depot, and other major accounts. Negotiated structured settlements and promoted annuities to claimants. Named Top Structured Settlement Producer based on strong sales and negotiating skills.Workers’ Compensation Specialist – Chittenden Group; Naugatuck, CT 2018 – 2019Tracked customized claims strategies for major clients. Created and edited client newsletter focused on responding to customer questions with timely and helpful information. Researched answers to complex issues.Real Estate Agent – Freelance; Waterbury, CT – 2008Marketed commercial and residential properties to buyers and renters. Cultivated relationship with commercial real estate owner that led to partnership and formation of Elizabeth Richard Gifts.

Education

• Central Connecticut State University

  Accounting

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Business Development
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Buyer, Retail Shop
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Training
• Management
• Event Planning
• Blogging
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Retail
• Small Business
• Public Speaking
• Social Media