Jenny Patterson
Olivehurst,California
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rae Lynn Media LLC
2020.01 - Current
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Founded and managed RLM Media LLC business, growing revenue to $85 thousand in first year.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
Specialized Foster Parent
Trauma Informed Foster Parent
2018.01 - 2021.03
- Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Staff Writer
Elk Grove Tribune
2020.01 - 2021.02
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Cultivated dynamic skills in Hyper Local News and Citizen Journalism by participating in workshops and training seminars.
Education
No Degree - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Yuba Community College
Marysville, CA05.2023
Skills
- Financial Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Quality Management Systems
- Customer Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Budget Development
- Client Service
- Hiring and Staffing
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Society of Women Engineers
- Toastmasters
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rae Lynn Media LLC
2020.01 - Current
Staff Writer
Elk Grove Tribune
2020.01 - 2021.02
Specialized Foster Parent
Trauma Informed Foster Parent
2018.01 - 2021.03
No Degree - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Western Governors University
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Yuba Community College
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