Jennifer Patterson
Summary
Professional small business owner with a proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Looking for an exciting new opportunity in the sales industry to use my entrepreneurial skills. Successful client relationships and an added value to business owners. The ability to drive growth and be on the cusp of new transformative technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Extend, LLC
03.2019 - Current
- Offer business solutions to companies.
- Sell credit card processing, point of sale systems, online ordering, and marketing.
- Work directly with business owners to help grow their businesses.
- Grew the company by 80% over the last two years.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring accurate budgeting and expense tracking for profitability.
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
Sales Associate
Sysco Foods
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked with all types of restaurants, providing food services.
- I ran a route with roughly 50 restaurants utilizing Salesforce CRM.
- Worked with owners and chefs, providing solutions for food and supplies.
- Hit sales goals and opened several new accounts, increasing the route by 50%.
- Generated accurate sales orders and maintained inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Developed strong customer relationships through effective communication and personalized service.
Catering Sales Associate
Bob Evans Farms Inc.
06.2014 - 02.2017
- New business sales via cold calls, in person and over the phone, to generate new business through marketing techniques, with menus and product tastings.
- Hit revenue goals and increased margin every year.
- Put all proposals, orders, client lists, schedules, and follow-up emails in the Caterease program.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated catering events, ensuring seamless execution from planning through service delivery.
Child Caregiver
Childcare In-Home Business
05.2004 - 06.2014
- Provided compassionate care and support for children in a home environment.
- Facilitated structured daily schedules.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to promote learning and development.
- Ensured safety and well-being of children through vigilant supervision and adherence to protocols.
Education
Business
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH12.1992
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Westlake, OHSkills
- Tailored business solutions
- Proficient in CRM systems
- Relationship builder
- Strategic business development
- Payment processing expertise
- Effective cold calling strategies
- Personable and reliable
- Budget management
Accomplishments
- Successfully opened and operated my own small business. Increased overall revenue every year exceeding personal goals.
- Help clients achieve thousands yearly increasing their bottom line numbers.
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Extend, LLC
03.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Sysco Foods
05.2017 - 02.2019
Catering Sales Associate
Bob Evans Farms Inc.
06.2014 - 02.2017
Child Caregiver
Childcare In-Home Business
05.2004 - 06.2014
Business
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School