Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Jennifer Hayes

Cocoa

Summary

Experienced Office Manager, Customer Engagement Specialist, and Entrepreneur with a strong track record in managing office operations, customer relationships, and business ventures across multiple industries. Skilled in administration, technology, finance, and customer service, with hands-on experience in food service and project management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Hayes Development Group
Merritt Island
01.2017 - Current
  • Oversees daily office operations, connecting field crews, management, and clients.
  • Manages accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgets, and documentation compliance.
  • Utilizes QuickBooks and industry-specific software for office management.
  • Coordinates onboarding, employee records, and safety compliance.
  • Liaises between clients, vendors, and internal teams for seamless workflow.

Customer Engagement Associate II (Retention Account Manager)

Lumen Technologies
FL
01.2022 - 05.2025

Managed full customer lifecycle to reduce churn and maximize enterprise account revenue.

Proactively identified at-risk customers and implemented effective retention strategies.

  • Served as primary post-sale point of contact for complex communication solutions.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Service, and Support teams to enhance account management.
  • Utilized Salesforce for accurate disconnect forecasting and contract expiration monitoring.
  • Leveraged Gainsight to manage service renewals and ensure billing accuracy.
  • Coordinated activities across departments to facilitate moves, adds, or changes in services.
  • Facilitated onboarding and training processes for customer portal access.

Sales Support Associate

Lumen Technologies
FL
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported pre- and post-sale activities: quotes, order accuracy, sales recognition.
  • Managed reporting, forecasting, and large data sets.
  • Facilitated inventory investigations and sales staff support.

Inspection Planning Specialist

Craig Technologies
Cape Canaveral
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Identified critical paths and project restraints for timely completion.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules with Primavera P6.
  • Coordinated technical requirements and developed recovery plans.

Client Service Support

Caliburn International
Cape Canaveral
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed inbound/outbound customer communications across channels.
  • Handled medical/drug screen results per HIPAA regulations.
  • Resolved customer issues and met/exceeded targets.
  • Provided admin support and participated in projects.

Owner/Operator

Homemade Happiness Bakery
Cocoa
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Ran all bakery operations: permits, recipes, inventory, payroll.
  • Managed hiring, training, compliance, marketing, and quality control.

Server

Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill
Cocoa Beach
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Delivered prompt service and managed orders/payments via POS.
  • Ensured health and safety compliance.

General Manager

Backwoods Steakhouse
Cocoa Beach
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw daily operations, managed finances, supervised staff.
  • Maintained inventory, safety standards, and improved profitability.
  • Resolved complaints, upheld high service standards.

Education

CCC Accounting Technology Management and Business Management -

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
12-2026

High School -

Cocoa Beach High School
Cocoa Beach
01.2000

Some College (No Degree) -

Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • QuickBooks
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Profit & Loss Management
  • POS Systems
  • Accounts Receivable & Payable
  • Payroll & Scheduling
  • Inventory Control
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Sales & Merchandising
  • Food Service Operations & Safety
  • Business Communication (7Cs)
  • Audit & Revenue Forecasting
  • Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce, Gainsight)
  • Project Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Certification

  • Role-specific training at Lumen Technologies
  • Food Safety Supervisor/Management
  • Business Communication: 7Cs

Hobbies and Interests

  • Equestrian Sports
  • MMA Martial Arts
  • Baking & Cooking
  • Crafts and Custom Design

References

  • Rachel Golding, Developmental Engineer, Space Force, 716-955-0524, rg7668@rit.edu
  • Shannon Norris, Horse Trainer, Life Coach, Entrepreneur, 321-266-2213, Shannon.norris.cne2022@gmail.com
  • Dakota Lefevre, General Manager, MyEyeDr., Port St John, FL, 863-632-1679, Dakota.LeFevre@MyEyeDr.com

Timeline

Customer Engagement Associate II (Retention Account Manager)

Lumen Technologies
01.2022 - 05.2025

Sales Support Associate

Lumen Technologies
01.2022 - 12.2022

Inspection Planning Specialist

Craig Technologies
09.2021 - 11.2021

Client Service Support

Caliburn International
01.2021 - 03.2021

Office Manager

Hayes Development Group
01.2017 - Current

Owner/Operator

Homemade Happiness Bakery
01.2017 - 12.2019

Server

Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill
01.2017 - 12.2018

General Manager

Backwoods Steakhouse
01.2016 - 01.2017

CCC Accounting Technology Management and Business Management -

Eastern Florida State College

High School -

Cocoa Beach High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Brevard Community College
Jennifer Hayes