Susan Lehman
Education
The University of Georgia
BA, Speech Communications -Work Experience
Rockpoint Public Relations
Current
Rockpoint Public Relations
Story Communications
2003-01-01 - 2005-01-01
Story Communications
Clio Communications
1997-01-01 - 2003-01-01
Clio Communications
Apple
1996-01-01 - 1997-01-01
Apple
Georgia Institute of Technology
1995-01-01 - 1996-01-01
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills
Summary
Results-driven, outgoing sales and marketing professional with 25+ years of proven expertise in sales strategy and execution, brand building, positioning, messaging, sales presentation and collateral development. Closed 300+ accounts generating $20M+ in revenue. Passionate storyteller with creative approaches to engage audiences, showcase value, inspire trust, and build brand credibility, including two decades as a corporate spokesperson and client relations director. Strong track record of quickly learning and adapting to new and complex situations. Eager to leverage a diverse range of entrepreneurial skill sets within the senior living industry. Key Highlights: • Founded/built 2 award-winning marketing communications firms into $2M businesses within 4 years • Pitched and closed 300+ accounts ranging from $60K-$1M annual revenue • Doubled account billings by upselling services and hiring top performers • Managed 95% of accounts, developing deep and often personal relationships with clients • Managed P&L and operational duties • Managed hiring, development and terminations • Corporate spokesperson for Apple. Served as daily media spokesperson to top 50 print and broadcast outlets. Managed company-wide issues, crisis communications and major product launches
