Jennifer Sangave
Lakeway,TX
Summary
Dedicated leader with nearly two decades of global success in business and sales. Skilled in building strategic partnerships and fostering high-performance teams. I bring proven expertise in sales leadership to drive dynamic sales and organizational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Planned Career Sabbatical
Self
Austin, TX
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Spent needed and valuable time with a family member who is facing a serious and life changing diagnosis.
- Successfully planned and executed personal projects, showcasing strong organizational and project management skills. This includes becoming a certified yoga teacher.
Center Director
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Austin, TX
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Consistently ranked among the top sales leaders globally, achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Directed and motivated a high-performance sales and educational teams, resulting in improved productivity, morale and students that made years of growth in weeks.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients and school leaders, resulting in repeat business, customer loyalty and new client and school partnerships.
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans that contributed to +30% growth in overall business revenue year over year.
Chief Home Officer
Self
Austin, TX
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Effectively managed household schedules, balancing the needs of multiple family members and activities, including those for a special needs child.
- Coordinated with teachers, healthcare professionals, and other parents to support children's development.
- Balanced childcare, household chores, and personal development pursuits with efficiency.
Regional Director - Texas Region
Kaplan Test Prep
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Successfully managed multiple Faculty Managers, and 100+ instructors in the Texas Region.
- Consistently monitored upcoming class inventory to ensure profitability, traction in all key locations, positioning top instructors to teach the biggest classes.
- Collaborated with business developers to ensure growth and preparedness in all geographic locations, developed creative initiatives to secure new partnerships.
Director of Operations
Kaplan Test Prep
Houston, TX
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Supervised front desk staff, Faculty managers, and a team of 70+ instructors, overseeing day-to-day operations with a focus on effective management and collaboration.
- Led the Houston center to accomplish high instructor ratings and low turnover rates.
Kaplan Premier Area Director
Kaplan Test Prep
Houston, TX
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Accelerated businesses by generating revenue +60% over previous year, while utilizing an expense reduction plan which allowed Houston to operate under spending budget.
- Trained new managers around the country, restructured processes and implemented revenue producing best practices. These centers exceed their revenue goals by +65% over previous year.
Director of Admissions
MedVance Institute
Houston, TX
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Proactively hired and trained over half of the admissions department. Admission representative exceed their goals by over 30%.
- Achieved and surpassed aggressive start budgets. Maintained enrollments at 25% over previous year by streamlining systems, increasing accountability, inspiring positive attitudes and recognizing top performers.
District Manager
Sylvan Learning Centers
Houston, TX
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Highest revenue growth in Southwest region. Exceeded profit 30% over budgeted goal.
- Managed high-achieving multi-unit stores, including 13 direct reports and over 150 indirect reports.
District Educational Manager
Sylvan Learning Centers
Dallas, TX
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Generated highest revenue increase in region, 15% over prior year and 20% profit increase.
Center Director
Sylvan Learning Centers
Houston, TX
04.2002 - 03.2003
- 70% of the families I met with enrolled in our programs. This resulted in our center achieving highest revenue, profit and average monthly tuition in the district.
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centers
Houston, TX
06.2001 - 03.2002
- Awarded "Director of Education of the Year", by managing labor under goal, doubling our academic growth over company standard, and having 100% of our students complete their programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MNSkills
Masterful in the Art of Sales
Regional/District/Center Operations
Sales and Marketing Strategy Leadership
Dynamic Public Speaker
Consistent Revenue and Profit Growth
P & L Ownership and Budgeting
Facilities Planning and Management
New Product Introduction
Leadership Development
Management Recruiting, Hiring and Development
Team Building, Coaching and Mentoring
New Business/Customer Development
Client Relationship Cultivation
Customer Service & Satisfaction
Trade Shows and Conferences
Process Operation Improvements
Student Performance Improvement
Employee Advancement and Talent Expansion
Timeline
Planned Career Sabbatical
Self
12.2022 - 12.2023
Center Director
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
03.2016 - 11.2022
Chief Home Officer
Self
07.2011 - 02.2016
Regional Director - Texas Region
Kaplan Test Prep
06.2010 - 06.2011
Director of Operations
Kaplan Test Prep
09.2008 - 05.2010
Kaplan Premier Area Director
Kaplan Test Prep
07.2006 - 08.2008
Director of Admissions
MedVance Institute
06.2005 - 06.2006
District Manager
Sylvan Learning Centers
05.2004 - 05.2005
District Educational Manager
Sylvan Learning Centers
04.2003 - 04.2004
Center Director
Sylvan Learning Centers
04.2002 - 03.2003
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centers
06.2001 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
Minnesota State University