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JenniferBenner
Summary

Forward-thinking CEO offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals.

Proficient Executive Director with a background of 10 years of experience in community service. Excellent event planning and fundraising skills coupled with a drive to build exceptionally talented teams. Seeking an Executive Director role with a growing organization.

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking operations and sales professional with over 15 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, turnaround management, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.

Skills
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Organizational leadership
  • Profit & Loss
  • Business alliances
  • Policy updates
  • Relationship management
  • Public relations understanding
  • Recruiting and hiring top talent
  • Market trend expertise
  • Market access and expansion
  • Executive leadership
  • Market strategies
  • Business development
  • Operating budgets
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • AR/AP
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Image optimization
  • Campaign branding
  • Website structure
  • Customizing Facebook tabs
  • Design, layout and typography
Experience
03/2018 - 12/2020Business OwnerCompany Name | City, State
  • Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
  • Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
  • Trained successful business culture focused on performance optimization and goal attainment.
  • Built high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize legacy operations and keep organization agile in changing conditions.
  • Developed strong industry relationships with competitors and suppliers to promote cooperative interactions and improve industry insights.
  • Analyzed and determined courses of action to align operations and revenue performance with organizational goals.
  • Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
  • Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
  • Controlled business direction changes and provided support during restructurings.
  • Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels.
  • Implemented robust policies and organizational structures to underpin successful expansion and drive continuous growth.
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
  • Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
  • Engaged in risk management by reviewing proposed actions and employee conduct and assessing for potential liability.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
08/2012 - 12/2018Wellness Coordinator/Leasing AgentCompany Name | City, State
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Led property tours to showcase amenities to prospective tenants and offered valuable information regarding major features.
  • Contacted and followed up with tenants on renewal notices.
  • Encouraged prospective tenants to fill out applications after property tours.
  • Conducted background checks on applicants.
  • Maintained accurate records of correspondence with and from tenants.
  • Promoted property to businesses in local area through marketing collateral, phone calls and email messages.
  • Escalated critical issues to property manager to deliver immediate resolution.
  • Showed tenants around properties, highlighting features and redirecting concerns to capture interest.
  • Remained aware of all construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Implemented business strategies to maximize tenant satisfaction and reduce vacancies.
  • Checked rental eligibility by following company's verification process.
  • Developed strong, professional relationships with residents by initiating collaboration and delivering exemplary service and engagement.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair requests and contacted contractors for bid proposals.
  • Settled tenant conflicts using persuasive communication skills and expert knowledge of leasing agreements.
  • Experienced in various types of properties including new construction, luxury apartments, condominiums and over-55 communities.
  • Increased occupancy through dynamic marketing initiatives.
01/2003 - 06/2015Trade Show ManagerCompany Name | City, State
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Assessed events planning services and related costs.
  • Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
  • Inspected event facilities to verify conformance to customer requirements.
  • Promoted conventions and trade shows through social media and email newsletters.
  • Coordinated event catering, signage, displays, security and transportation for participants.
  • Improved results continuously by conducting thorough reviews of events' successes and failures.
  • Managed all aspects of convention event details and related activities.
Education and Training
05/2012Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration
OSU-OKC | City
  • Cum laude graduate
05/2014BBA: Business Administration
Mid America Christian University | City
  • Cum laude graduate
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School Attended

  • OSU-OKC
  • Mid America Christian University

Job Titles Held:

  • Business Owner
  • Wellness Coordinator/Leasing Agent
  • Trade Show Manager

Degrees

  • 05/2012 Associate of Applied Science : Business Administration
    05/2014 BBA : Business Administration

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