Jennifer Chumley
Evanston,IL
Summary
A passionate baker who developed her own unique brand that developed into a successful pop up company that wants to take her career in the pastry field to the next level. Highly adept in developing menus, new items, and one of a kind flavor combinations to provide an experience labeled by customers as “truly special.” Adept in many forms of baking, but shows an emphasis in botanical baking, French pâtisserie, and southern American comfort food. Skilled in both vegan and gluten free baking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Sales Associate
Jamie Mcvay Allstate
Piedmont
10.2023 - Current
- Utilizing lead management systems to outbound call and quote internet leads, requotes, and winbacks
- Consistently meeting monthly goals for both item count and earned revenue
- Bundling home, auto, and umbrella policies utilizing value and coverage forward sales techniques
- Head salesperson expected to be the number one driver for new business bound and exceeding monthly revenue goals
- Coaching new staff on how to best utilize ECRM system and sales techniques
- Proficiency in customer service and policy retention with a specialty in selling financial services on retention calls
- Holding appointments with clients either in person or virtually for policy reviews, new customer onboarding/upselling, and financial service discussions
- Appointed with 14 companies to be able to search for the best possible option for any client
- Studying and understanding targeted demographics for multiple companies to be able to best streamline the brokerage style approach to selling
- Hybrid associate required to exercise proficiency in both customer service and sales.
Owner/Baker
Enchanted Cafe LLC
Evanston, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Creating curated menus for local festivals, pop up markets, catered events, and holiday celebrations
- Hands on customer service experience both through working with customers on custom orders as well as the front of house at market events
- Developing one of a kind flavor combinations to set baked goods apart
- Winner at the Rogers Park Food Not Bombs 2024 Charity Bake Off
- Maintaining excellent cleanliness and safety conditions
- Meeting dietary restrictions when necessary through proficiency in both vegan and gluten free baking
- Social media marketing
- Adept in both sweet and savory bakes
Office Manager
Michael Oliver State Farm
Greenville
10.2022 - 10.2023
Licensed Sales Associate
B-JAMN Insurance
Greenville
05.2022 - 10.2022
Agent Team Member
Michael Oliver State Farm
Greenville
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Using value-based sales strategies to acquire new business and bundle coverages
- Regularly exceeding sales expectations
- Meeting and exceeding sales expectations in a high touch environment
- Upselling both P&C and life insurance policies on furniture financing accounts through a limited lines insurance license
- Overseeing smooth delivery process for both customers and warehouse
- Accurate scheduling and data entry on all sales.
Assistant Manager
Badcock Home Furniture and More
Greer
03.2018 - 05.2019
Seasonal Sales Associate
Lush Cosmetics
Skokie, IL
10.2017 - 02.2018
Teller II
Suntrust
Anderson
09.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
Belk
Anderson
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Using the item locator database to sell customers on items that were not located in the store
- BFA in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago, Chicago.
Education
BFA in Journalism -
Columbia College Chicago
Skills
- Creativity in flavor and menu development
- Being able to bake to a large scale for markets and catered events
- Driven by high quality standards
- Efficiency
Accomplishments
Winner at Rogers Park Food Not Bombs 2024 Charity Bake Off
Certification
- South Carolina Property and Casualty Producers License
- South Carolina Life, Accident, and Health Producers License
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Sales Associate
Jamie Mcvay Allstate
10.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Michael Oliver State Farm
10.2022 - 10.2023
Licensed Sales Associate
B-JAMN Insurance
05.2022 - 10.2022
Owner/Baker
Enchanted Cafe LLC
02.2021 - Current
Agent Team Member
Michael Oliver State Farm
06.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Badcock Home Furniture and More
03.2018 - 05.2019
Seasonal Sales Associate
Lush Cosmetics
10.2017 - 02.2018
Teller II
Suntrust
09.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
Belk
08.2014 - 09.2016
BFA in Journalism -
Columbia College Chicago