Jennifer Steets
Highland,MD
Summary
Persistent and eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with friendly work ethic. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Womens Chapter Leader/Howard County
Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association
01.2021 - Current
- Worked within and oversaw committees to effectively handle different aspects of our organization's volunteer activities.
- Promoted tight bonds between our leadership team and members by planning and executing monthly and weekly activities.
- Implemented ways to keep our senior members active and able to participate.
- Promoted our peace movement to well over 300 people, young and old.
- Worked with grandparents, parents, caregivers that support families of children 18 and under.
- Planned and executed the monthly family event with a small team.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Women's Region Leader
Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association
01.2009 - 11.2020
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and meetings.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Mentored and supported volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and sometimes dynamic situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Sales Executive
Brook Furniture Rental Inc.
01.1998 - 09.2002
- Achieved #2 in sales nationwide repeatedly.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Expanded the commercial regional business by 100%
- Continued to learn new technologies like CAD design and space planning to better serve my clients.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential clients - highlighting the benefits of using our company verses another.
- Researched sales opportunities and exceeded sales goals by implementing creative marketing strategies and building relationships.
- Networked to drive leads and increase sales.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help close deals.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with clients to better uncover individual needs and desires to recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers.
- Used the company system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Sales Executive
CORT Furniture
03.1994 - 01.1998
- Started as an inside commercial furniture sales rep, was promoted within a year to outside sales executive.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Was recruited to Brook Furniture, Beverly Hills, CA
International Fashion Model
Elite Model Management Inc
04.1981 - 08.1991
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
- Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
- Met changing needs of diverse runway shows and events for flexible support.
- Modeled in editorial shoots for fashion magazines, newspaper ads, and catalogues.
- Walked runways to introduce new collections.
- Cut down on shooting times by closely following photographer directions and feedback.
- Upheld audition and appointment success rate by adhering to feedback and taking constructive criticism.
- Forged constructive relationships with photographers, creative directors and fashion professionals for productive working environments.
Education
No Degree - Telecommunications
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Interviewing Strengths
- Spearheading Recruitment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Sales Goals
- Marketing Skills
- Community Relations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Articulate Communication
- Customer Loyalty
- Conflict Resolution Skills
Trained with the USWomens Volleyball Team. Played in the Junior Olympics
Trained in Colorado Springs, CO a long time ago prior to accepting an athletic scholarship to Pepperdine to play volleyball. Was then recruited to become a fashion model so I left college to pursue that.
Timeline
Womens Chapter Leader/Howard County
Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association
01.2021 - Current
Women's Region Leader
Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association
01.2009 - 11.2020
Sales Executive
Brook Furniture Rental Inc.
01.1998 - 09.2002
Sales Executive
CORT Furniture
03.1994 - 01.1998
International Fashion Model
Elite Model Management Inc
04.1981 - 08.1991
No Degree - Telecommunications
Pepperdine University
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