Jennifer Blevins
Cave Springs,AR
Summary
Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team. Driven Business Development Executive with career history in multi-state distributed businesses and proven skill in hiring, developing and retaining high-performance teams. Motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives. Highly skilled in change management, management transition and merger integration. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience managing matrixed organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Executive
Washington Capital Partners
Falls Church, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate 8 million in new revenue in Q1/2022
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
- Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers to improve offerings.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
Operations Specialist III (SBA Contractor)
Brillient Corporation
Reston, VA
04.2020 - Current
- Managed needs of more than 50 customers at once using strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
- Guided client teams by proactively mentoring and developing staff in intellectual and professional development.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
- Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Project Manager
BBC LLC
Kansas City, MO
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Oversaw high profile projects for HGTV by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with production team.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts remotely.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Education Specialist
McDonald County R-1 School District
Anderson, MO
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Worked with High Needs Special Education students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Managed caseload of 26 students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Integrated ABA and CBT items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
St Louis, MO
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Established relationships with employers and organizations to provide specialized financial planning support to diverse populations with unique needs.
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and increase financial returns.
Vice President
HomeTown Bank
Carthage, MO
04.2003 - 09.2008
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines increasing profit per loan by 20% average annually.
- Developed comprehensive REO process to manage underperforming assets to maximize ROI. Creating network of local partnerships to provide necessary services , protecting lien position and maximizing value.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company while overseeing construction of new location to expand market area.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing budget and payroll operations.
Education
M.Ed Coursework (hiatus) - Adaptive Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSBachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies / Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12.2012
Skills
- Government Clearance Level: Public Trust
- Financial services
- Revenue and Profit Maximization
- Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Washington Capital Partners
11.2021 - Current
Operations Specialist III (SBA Contractor)
Brillient Corporation
04.2020 - Current
Project Manager
BBC LLC
03.2015 - 01.2020
Education Specialist
McDonald County R-1 School District
07.2011 - 02.2015
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
01.2008 - 04.2010
Vice President
HomeTown Bank
04.2003 - 09.2008
M.Ed Coursework (hiatus) - Adaptive Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies / Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
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