Mary Bendix

About Mary Bendix

SUMMARY Two decades of B2B Direct Marketing & Direct Selling leadership to make sales happen and grow business. BUSINESS TURNAROUND & START-UP LEADERSHIP - Led multiple IT Asset Disposition and E-Scrap Recycling Operations, building those companies from virtual start-ups and developing financially sustainable organizations- Re-engaged Lifecycle Partner/Intechra Direct Sales Reps and re-focused the business on direct selling of IT Asset Remarketing and Recycling Programs to major OEM\'s and Corporations, which led to that company\'s acquisition by Arrow Electronics in 2011- Promoted and Re-Merchandised the NEBS Business Product Line, which led to its acquisition by Deluxe Corporation. SALES GROWTH LEADER - Drove a 50% sales increase at Lifecycle Partners/Intechra in two years- Hands-on sales and marketing leadership that doubled direct sales at Devens Recycling Center. MARKETING SALES & SOCIAL MEDIA LEADERSHIP - Direct selling, direct marketing, database marketing and contact planning strategist- B2B and SME marketer and keynote speaker as industry expert in Data Destruction- Pioneer in growing sales online using social media commerce, search engine marketing and optimization having launched and scaled several e-commerce web properties. PEOPLE, TALENT & MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP - Genuine and engaging personal style that fosters teamwork, encourages personal growth and self-esteem inspiring deep commitment to achieving common goals- Led two corporate cultural shifts and changed the selling proposition of two “old-brands” leading both to a new business model with long-term sustainable growth opportunities.

Experience

1. Patient Financial Advocate

   Central Maine Medical Center

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Antioch New England Graduate School, Antioch University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2013 — 2015

• Rivier University

  BS

  1993 — 1999

Skills

• Dealer Management
• Consultative Selling
• Recycling
• Account Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Waste
• Marketing Strategy
• Salesforce.com
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Global Marketing
• Settlement Reporting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Management
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Leadership
• Outbound Telemarketing
• Sales
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Tradeshow Management
• Trade Shows
• Telemarketing
• B2b IT Asset Management, E-Scrap Recycling, Sustainability
• Business Development
• Tape & Reel
• Product Development
• Data Destruction
• Data Recovery
• Iso 14001
• Operations Management
• Precious Metals Recovery
• International Sales
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Customer Service