Jenny Gasaway
Storyshares
Darien,IL
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Work History
Sales Manager
10 Months- Serve as the lead Inside Sales Manager for a startup focused on literacy support for older striving readers.
- Manage all incoming leads, quote requests, and customer inquiries, acting as the primary point of contact for prospective clients.
- Selected as the first sales manager to build sales opportunities and drive business growth
- Appointed as the first sales manager to create sales opportunities and foster business growth
- Support outside sales representatives by identifying high-potential prospects and routing qualified leads
- Identified high-potential prospects and routed qualified leads to outside sales representatives, enhancing lead conversion.
- Troubleshoot customer needs that do not initially align with existing products, developing tailored solutions to ensure full satisfaction
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and refine outreach processes, streamlining sales approach for improved client engagement.
Account Director
1 Year 3 Months- Drove revenue growth by building relationships with early childhood programs and recommending tailored educational products based on identified needs.
- The role included prospecting new accounts, managing and existing book of business, while aligning solutions with budgets and funding cycles.
- Managed and grew a large territory to 3.4 million in sales
- Analyzed sales data to develop strategic account growth opportunities
- Analyzed sales data to identify and develop strategic account growth opportunities.
- Coordinated large-scale orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to meet client expectations.
- Coordinated large-scale orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery
Literacy Initiatives Specialist
2 Years 9 Months- Expanded territory to encompass 2,500 accounts, enhancing outreach and engagement.
- Delivered books and literacy solutions to schools, districts, public libraries, and community organizations, fostering improved literacy access.
- Grew territory from $750,000 per year to $3 million in a three year period.
- Highest revenue growth and sales for entire sales team.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
6 Years 2 Months- Managed day-to-day classroom operations within a private school setting, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals, assessing student progress to drive individual growth.
- Designed and implemented project-based curriculum for enrichment programs, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement
- Maintained consistent, proactive communication with parents and caregivers to support student success and engagement
- Established reputation for fostering student growth through individualized instruction and innovative teaching strategies.
- Played a key role in increasing enrollment at both campuses by enhancing program quality and contributing to a positive school community reputation
Assistant Director
8 Years- Managed day-to-day operations of school, creating safe and organized learning environment for students and staff
- Monitored academic progress reports, using data to enhance student development and guide instructional decisions
- Maintained and monitored academic progress reports, using data to support student development and inform instructional decisions
- Collaborated with DCFS to successfully develop and launch a new toddler program. ensuring full compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements
Sales Associate
7 Years 7 Months- Executed high-volume outreach to prospective schools and districts, resulting in increased new business opportunities.
- Achieved top sales performance for 2003, exceeding annual goal by 22%.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and organization on sales floor.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
Sales cycle management
Client retention
Pipeline Development
Consultative Sales
Strategic Relationship Building
Sales Strategy Development
High Volume Prospecting
Client Engagement
Strategic Prospecting
Written & Verbal Communication
Performance metrics
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement in Sales Prospecting, Richardson Sales Performance
- Certificate of Achievement in Family Engagement in Education, Harvard University
Timeline
Sales Manager
Storyshares
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Account Director
Discount School Supply
07.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Literacy Initiatives Specialist
Scholastic Inc
10.2021 - 07.2024Read More
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Kensington Schools and Grace Children's Academy
08.2015 - 10.2021Read More
Assistant Director
Montessori Pebbles
08.2007 - 08.2015Read More
Sales Associate
Follett Education Services
01.1998 - 08.2005Read More
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts
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Columbia College
Masters of Arts from Teaching
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