Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lara Dacic

Lara Dacic

1445 N State Pkwy, Unit 1605 Chicago,IL

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO

North American Spine Society
10.2023 - Current
  • Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Work closely with highly reputable neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and pain management docs around the nation.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Manage the CEO's calendar, schedule meetings, appointments and coordinate travel arrangements.
  • Organize and coordinate conferences/monthly meetings.
  • Coordinate events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Act as main point of contact for industry and investor relations at the organization.

Sales Support Manager

Baird & Warner Real Estate
12.2020 - 10.2023
  • Onboarded and trained all new agents to set them up for success
  • Mentored a sales team of 55 agents on advertising their listings/business through social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube for organic lead generation & traffic
  • Build long term business relationships with vendors and manage all sponsored collaborations
  • Lead new CRM trainings and workshops
  • Prepared market updates & presentations for monthly sales meetings
  • In charge of all communications and public relations for the office
  • Monitored production reports and data analytics
  • Proficient with MRED, InfoSparks and Remine
  • Provided support to VP/Designated Managing Broker on day to day tasks ranging from sales development, recruiting, calendar management and market research
  • Created go-to checklists and an office resource website for agents
  • Managed office budgets for marketing, events, supplies etc.

Accomplishments while in Management:

  • Surpassed office sales goals by $77 million in 2021 becoming the #1 Top Producing Office Outperforming the Market throughout the entire company (#1 out of 28 offices)
  • Helped achieve a 67% increase in sales revenue over the course of 1 year through in-depth sales training

Sales/Account Manager

AllState Insurance
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously regarding claim status to provide updates for clients
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings
  • Work cross closely with the billing, claims, benefits and eligibility department
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Broadcast TV/Journalism

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Sales/CRM
  • Public Speaking
  • Client relations
  • Luxury Real Estate
  • Coordinating/Scheduling
  • Event Planning/Production
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Account Management
  • Learning & Development Training

Certification

  • Illinois Real Estate Broker
  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Languages

Polish
English

Timeline

Project Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO

North American Spine Society
10.2023 - Current

Sales Support Manager

Baird & Warner Real Estate
12.2020 - 10.2023

Sales/Account Manager

AllState Insurance
05.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Broadcast TV/Journalism

Columbia College Chicago
Lara Dacic