Jennifer Ahlquist
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Strategic Business Advisor with six years of experience in researching and assessing business performance and developing solutions for optimization. Well-versed in identifying and deconstructing business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Superior performance in SaaS sales as well as an evaluation of industry trends and competitor strategy. Guide business owners in understanding and responding to specific problems and opportunities and developing strategic plans to meet business objectives and drive growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Advisor
Thryv Inc.
Overland Park, KS
02.2016 - Current
- Capitalized on strategic business partnerships to foster new market penetration.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Crafted business plans that identified long term company goals and also detailed smaller goals to keep organization on track.
- Provided leadership coaching to small business owners, enabling each to find daily motivation, solve problems and make effective decisions.
- Optimized system and platform performance capabilities in most efficient, practical way possible.
Restaurant General Manager
Habanero's Mexican Restaurant
Lee's Summit, MO
04.2011 - 02.2016
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of restaurant operations.
- Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image.
Inside Sales Representative
Time Warner Cable
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2007 - 03.2011
- Exceeded targeted sales goals through continuous pursuit of new sales opportunities and expert closing of customer deals.
- Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.2006
Skills
- Staff mentoring
- Planning and execution
- Strategy realignment
- Business planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Consistent growth as a SaaS sales agent
- Ranked in top growth for sales with multi-channel options for clients.
Timeline
Business Advisor
Thryv Inc.
02.2016 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Habanero's Mexican Restaurant
04.2011 - 02.2016
Inside Sales Representative
Time Warner Cable
09.2007 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
University of Central Missouri