JAKE COWGER
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Accomplished account and project manager with over 3 years of delivering high-quality bids, SOQs, proposals, and invoices while cultivating strong client relationships, overseeing project timelines, and facilitating cross-team communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
Michelli Measurement Group
San Diego, California
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained and updated accounts, lead pipelines, and sales activities in CRM for optimization.
- Conducted 20-30 outbound cold calls to prospective customers each week.
- Generated approximately $500k in product sales within 10 months while building a new territory.
Project Manager
Alcal Specialty Contracting Inc.
Livermore, CA
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted job site visits to assess scope of work, monitor project progress, and ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Strengthened client relationships by accompanying key clients to events and meetings, supporting communication and rapport.
- Prepared bids, SOQs, proposals, and invoices to support ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Coordinated with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain schedules and resolve issues quickly.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for client questions, updates, and project details, ensuring high responsiveness.
- Managed project documentation and communication logs to keep workflows organized.
Warehouse Employee & Driver
United Parcel Service
Fresno, CA
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Organized and loaded high-volume packages with accuracy to support on-time delivery routes.
- Applied strong time management and communication skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Coordinated with drivers and team members to resolve loading and routing issues quickly.
- Promoted to Full-Time Driver for consistent reliability, adaptability, and performance.
Instructional Aide
Clovis Community Day School (CUSD)
Clovis, CA
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom operations, offering consistent and adaptable support as needed.
- Anticipated teacher needs, and proactively helped with student activities, lessons, and classroom management.
- Communicated effectively with staff and students to maintain a productive and supportive learning environment.
Busser/Expo
Elbow Room
Fresno, CA
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Progressed from busser to expo by maintaining high service standards and supporting team operations.
- Managed table resets and dining room flow, enhancing guest experience and efficiency.
- Demonstrated initiative and versatility by learning additional roles, including bar support.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Reedly Community College
Reedley, CASome College (No Degree) - Communications
Clovis Community College
Clovis, CASkills
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Account development
- Product knowledge
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
Michelli Measurement Group
03.2024 - 11.2025
Project Manager
Alcal Specialty Contracting Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2024
Warehouse Employee & Driver
United Parcel Service
08.2019 - 09.2022
Instructional Aide
Clovis Community Day School (CUSD)
08.2017 - 10.2020
Busser/Expo
Elbow Room
11.2015 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Reedly Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Clovis Community College