Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Receptionist
Jennifer Barclay

Jennifer Barclay

Oregon City,OR

Summary

Highly-motivated , energetic , accountable , self directed sales professional and background. Effective relationship building and client retention skills while providing exceptional customer service. Recognized as a performer and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Quick learner with the capacity to easily grasp and apply new ideas for increased efficiency and professional results.

Work History

Pre Need State Certified Cremation Advisor

Neptune Society
10.2019 - 10.2023
  • Contacted, Responded and communicated with customers through warm leads, to identify specific end of life needs and budget.
  • Met customers at their homes, over the phone, or Zoom to carefully listen to their end of life wishes, explain their options , clarify and answer questions about our pre plan cremation program and best option for the customer and the families.
  • Closed sales contracts by overcoming objections, asking for sales, , and completing legal pre need contracts,
  • Salesforce and Beacon Certified and Trained

Food and Beverage Server

Tads Chicken N’ Dumplins
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Entered orders accurately to produce finalized checks and attain correct payments from guests.
  • Greeted guests warmly
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu options, and specialties.
  • Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and maintaining sidework stations .
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
  • Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated success in maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.

Direct to Physician Marketing

New Leaf Pharmaceutical/ Sinol USA
02.2016 - 04.2020
  • Built provider profile listings
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Organized , oversaw and managed a variety of Networking/ Sales and Trade shows

-Trade Expo West- Anaheim, CA

-NACDS National Association of Chain Drug Stores- Boston, MA

-AAAAI, American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology - Washington DC



Sales and Marketing Manager/Project Coordinator

Barclay Event Rentals
03.1998 - 06.2016
  • Planned , Coordinated and Managed Corporate Events, Private Parties , Weddings and Fundraising.
  • Created event proposals after first meet with client
  • Attended monthly networking events within the industry.
  • Maintained event budgets
  • Supervised event set up and tear down .
  • Negotiated with various vendors
  • Delegating tasks to other staff and overseeing
  • Coordinated the logistics of each event
  • Managed the event planning process from start to complete.
  • Anticipating and planning for different scenarios
  • Book venues and schedule speakers

Food and Beverage Server

Hilton PDX Airport
11.1996 - 04.1999
  • Anticipated customer needs and responded accordingly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed and handled customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated success in maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Used point-of-sale systems and completed end-of-shift paperwork accurately.
  • Worked closely and successfully with kitchen staff and management to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Education

Associates - Criminal Justice

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
06.1999

Skills

  • Account management
  • Client rapport
  • Sales expertise
  • Staff education and training
  • Service standard compliance
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Report preparation
  • Money handling abilities
  • Complaint resolution

Volunteer Work

Portland Police Bureau- Portland, Oregon 

Cadet/ Reserve Police Officer 


February 1995- April 2021


  • Successful completion of extensive basic and advanced police academy training
  • Responded to all 911 calls , patrolled in uniformed and marked police vehicle
  • Assisted with arrests and transported prisoners to jail
  • Participated and assisted with special mission details ( Drugs, prostitution and sex trafficking)
  • Involved in presidential and VIP security
  • Dispatched and assisted with fatal traffic accidents and enforced traffic laws
  • Testified at traffic, criminal court and grand jury's as scheduled and needed per the courts.

Timeline

Pre Need State Certified Cremation Advisor

Neptune Society
10.2019 - 10.2023

Food and Beverage Server

Tads Chicken N’ Dumplins
02.2017 - 09.2018

Direct to Physician Marketing

New Leaf Pharmaceutical/ Sinol USA
02.2016 - 04.2020

Sales and Marketing Manager/Project Coordinator

Barclay Event Rentals
03.1998 - 06.2016

Food and Beverage Server

Hilton PDX Airport
11.1996 - 04.1999

Associates - Criminal Justice

Mt. Hood Community College
Jennifer Barclay