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JENNIFER ADAMS

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing executive operations and driving strategic initiatives. Passionate about driving organizational excellence, Committed to building a company that leads its industry. Thrive in leadership roles where I can unite and inspire cross-functional teams, ensuring that all departments collaborate seamlessly toward shared goals. By fostering alignment across the organization, Aim to create a cohesive, high-performing culture that delivers sustainable growth and positions the company as a top industry contender.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Executive

Smartlinx
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with C-level executives to drive strategic process improvements and facilitate organizational growth. By working together across leadership functions, I help identify opportunities for optimization and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall business performance
  • Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
  • Aligned departmental goals with overall company vision, ensuring cohesive progress towards shared objectives.
  • Oversaw change management initiatives, minimizing disruption while maximizing positive outcomes during periods of transition.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth collaboration and completion of high-priority projects.
  • Improved internal processes through thorough review, resulting in a reduction of wasted time and resources.
  • Launched new product lines by successfully collaborating with marketing, sales, engineering teams; increasing revenue streams.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
  • Expanded company's reach by establishing partnerships with key industry players.
  • Delivered persuasive presentations to key stakeholders, securing buy-in for strategic initiatives.

Director of Business Development

Risk International
08.2019 - 09.2021


  • Enhanced company''s market presence through targeted networking events and relationship building.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the CEO, enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives for improved company growth and long-term success.
  • Led crisis-management efforts during unexpected challenges; mitigating potential negative impacts on business operations.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

Enterprise Sales Executive and Global BPO

ADP
04.2000 - 08.2019
  • Major Accounts: Sold for 10 years to prospects and clients between 200-1000 employee's
  • Global/GES : Sold for 9 years to prospect's and clients BPO 1,000-10,000
  • Over 15 Presidents Club including Board of Directors.
  • Proven performer in highly competitive sales of human resource and payroll systems
  • Forefront of Outsourcing/Managed Services
  • Strong software presentation skills, excel, powerpoint, salesforce
  • Expertise in developing client relationships and helping to streamline business applications
  • Conduct in depth analysis and whiteboard sessions around companies HCM
  • Retaining clients through relationship building and product analysis
  • Fulfill all stages of the sales cycle including prospecting, vertical marketing, delivering sales presentations, proposals, negotiations, and assistance in implementation
  • Communicate ADP's value proposition across many diverse industries
  • Spearheaded contract negotiations that secured long-term commitments from major clients while protecting company interests.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for client needs.
  • Achieved sales targets by consistently identifying, pursuing, and closing enterprise accounts.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify business opportunities and tailor sales approaches accordingly.
  • Expanded territory revenue by developing strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Color Commentator

Radio and Television Broadcasting
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Radio Color Commentary for WNBA Phoenix Mercury Basketball Team
  • Special Sports Reporting for Phoenix Suns
  • Fox Sports Television Color Commentary for Arizona State Women's Basketball
  • Fox Sports Television Color Commentary for High School State Championships Games

Professional Basketball Player

American Basketball League
01.1996 - 08.1998
  • Professional Basketball Player for San Jose Lasers and Long Beach Stingrays
  • Jenni Ruff Foundation
  • Ran basketball camps for children
  • Developed athletic programs for Special Needs Children
  • Experience with coaching and leading
  • Endorsed by Reebok
  • Collaborated with coaching staff to identify areas of improvement, setting personal goals and achieving them through dedicated practice sessions.
  • Adapted quickly to new coaching systems or philosophies when required, ensuring seamless integration into updated gameplay approaches.
  • Excelled in clutch situations under pressure, securing crucial points that contributed to overall game success.
  • Fostered a winning mindset within the team through consistent motivation and encouragement during challenging moments.

Education

Business Communication

Washington State University

Skills

  • Highly Driven & Competitive
  • Process improvement and Streamlining
  • C-Level Relationships
  • Multi-Tasking Skills
  • Value-based selling
  • Objection handling and Challenger
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Influencing skills
  • Results oriented
  • Strong Critical thinking skills & out of the box solutions
  • Business needs identification
  • Phrases I challenge "we cant" or "we have always done it this way"

QUALIFICATIONS


  • Ability to execute a sales strategy and contribute new ideas.
  • Solid relationships and communication channels implementing change across Executives in every department
  • Master Channel partner. Opportunistic in exploiting cross-sale synergies within both existing clients and prospect pool.
  • Driven to improve an organization. Problem solver who thinks outside the box.
  • Understands the importance in starting with a decision maker then communicating/selling in between the steps
  • Quickly recognize real or passive buyer. Emotional or Strategic Buyer
  • Goal oriented with a competitive desire/will to exceed all positional expectations.
  • Honest, Fair, Empathetic and Diplomatic
  • Recognize how to motivate and encourage people based off what personally matters to them.
  • Passion in building a company to be the best across all departments, resulting in working together as one for best outcome.

Timeline

Enterprise Executive

Smartlinx
07.2021 - Current

Director of Business Development

Risk International
08.2019 - 09.2021

Enterprise Sales Executive and Global BPO

ADP
04.2000 - 08.2019

Color Commentator

Radio and Television Broadcasting
01.1999 - 01.2005

Professional Basketball Player

American Basketball League
01.1996 - 08.1998

Business Communication

Washington State University
JENNIFER ADAMS