Jamie Elder-Bogdan
McKinney,TX
Summary
Territory Manager with 20+ years of experience in sales, developing customer relationships, growing accounts, and supporting veterinary practices. Strong background in territory management, skilled in building strong customer relationships, and identifying strategic sales.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Patterson Veterinary Supply
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
06.2006 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with veterinary clinics and hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, driving sales growth.
- Managed territory in dynamic industry, opening new accounts and establishing million dollar expansion territory.
- Collaborated with manufacturer partners on strategic marketing initiatives, enhancing visibility of product lines and equipment.
- Worked with my Inside Sales Representatives to offer great service and follow through to the many new accounts.
- Helped in interviewing and training new hires that were starting new territories by riding with them and opening new accounts.
- Engage in offsite events, conferences, networking and client experiences.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Cy-Fair ISD
Cypress, Texas
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Developed lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum projects that integrated multiple subjects and enriched student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management techniques, resulting in a positive learning environment that enhanced student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through evaluation methods and tools.
- Communicated effectively with parents, providing regular updates on student performance and behavior to foster strong home-school connections.
Cartier Jewelry Sales Representative
Cartier
Houston , TX
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Providing personalized, high-quality service to new and existing clients, assisting customers in selecting luxury jewelry pieces tailored to individual preferences.
- Engaged customers through personalized consultations and expert product knowledge
- Relationship building through exceptional customer service and follow up in store and on the phone
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Educ
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2003
Skills
- Territory management & development
- Strategic Sales & Marketing
- Sales forecasting
- Customer relationship management
- Account development
- Market analysis, strategic planning
- Consultative & Direct Sales
- Equipment Sales & Financing, assisting with new builds/practices
- Social Selling
- Brand awareness and engagement
- Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Personal Branding
- Problem Resolution
- Problem Solver, Organized, Self-Motivated, Outstanding Follow Up & Creative
- Staff training & Mentoring
- Collaborative ability to listen & value others' opinions
Volunteerism, Leadership and Organizations
- Sponsor of a child in Africa through Compassion International (present)
- Serve at my church Life Church and help families in need, involved in Life Group (present)
- Volunteer at my animal shelters and rescue organizations after work and weekends (present)
Timeline
Territory Manager
Patterson Veterinary Supply
06.2006 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2003 - 05.2005
Cartier Jewelry Sales Representative
Cartier
01.2000 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Educ
University of Houston