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Accomplishments
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Awards
Certification
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JEOPARDI GILL

Wiergate,USA
JEOPARDI GILL

Summary

Results-driven people manager with 20 years of experience in trend monitoring, market pricing, and deal-making. Skilled in oral and written communication, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Seeking a dynamic position with opportunities for career growth and the chance to positively impact team profitability. Previous leadership roles have prepared for a business leadership position, leveraging entrepreneurial attitude for employee and client success. Thriving in fast-paced, structured environments, well-equipped to achieve all business goals. Diverse background in business and education, coupled with keen interest in America's economy, make ideal fit for Chili's. Excited to provide quality leadership, support employees in their roles, and foster their growth mindset to help them achieve their goals.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Burkeville ISD

Teacher
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs and align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops for professional development.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues as needed.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Paraprofessional Duties:

  • Abide by strict schedules and be very punctual.
  • Be attentive to student's emotional and academic needs.
  • Grade based on rubrics, accuracy, and performance.
  • Lead students into self-directed learning strategies.
  • Hold students accountable and set timelines.
  • Provide up to date, individualized data for meetings.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students of all needs to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA)

Benefits Advisor (Remote)
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Quickly progressed through tiered awards.
  • Offered management position after only 2 months.
  • Advise retirees and active school employees alike on interest rates, caps and gaps in medical and life insurance coverage, and retirement income streams.
  • Provide advice on how supplemental policies can help, and clarity on recent healthcare legislation.
  • Build relationships and gain referrals.
  • Attain new Texas Retired Teacher Association members.
  • Provide sound financial advice regarding annuities and market conditions.
  • Work in a self-motivated, self-driven, fast pace environment, and be self-managed (1099).
  • Be extremely punctual.
  • Work with retired teachers to ensure their pension structures allowed for a comfortable retirement.
  • Self-manage leads and sales time.
  • Structured call blocks.
  • Customer Service.
  • Problem Resolution.
  • Manage Appointment Scheduling.
  • Create tracking reports to illustrate weekly and daily sales numbers, contacts, and appointments.
  • Help create and optimize salary structures and bonus programs.
  • Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
  • Created detailed job description library for organization and maintained relevance with regular updates..
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

BBVA Compass

Branch Retail Executive
01.2014 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Quickly promoted from FSA for excellent leadership and proven sales production.
  • Client first philosophy: make the customer success your success.
  • Employee empowerment: train and trust your team to make decisions that benefit the customers.
  • Continuous improvement: seek feedback and learn from both wins and mistakes.
  • Investment goal of ~$2.7 mil per annum, met by September.
  • Uncover needs, including everyday banking, 401k roll-overs, IRA transfers, higher interest rates, life insurance and long-term care needs.
  • Coach and develop employees based on company set KPI's via 1:1's.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Group 1 Health & Life license.
  • Strenuous sales goals.
  • Paperless signatures and documentation.
  • Maintained relationships with business partners to assist customers with complex financial and life needs.
  • Resolved escalated customer and associate issues and counseled associates.
  • Managed recruiting and selection process for branch in addition to participating in selection process for future branch bankers and leaders.
  • Oversaw business transactions and practices to comply with regulations, bank policies, procedures and internal audit requirements.
  • Led market-wide training initiatives.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs via financial counseling.
  • Targeted accounts at senior and executive levels and secured funding for future initiatives.
  • Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering products quotes.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Supported businesses setting up joint ventures with investors in rural markets.
  • Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
  • Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Liaised with customers and funding sources to identify and remove roadblocks to business funding.

Advanced Financial Services

Client Development Coordinator
01.2014 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Internal controls and mitigation of financial risks of client services and sales.
  • Maintained customer data integrity and account summaries, liaise with annuity companies on client behalf, maintained stringent client service calendars.
  • Managed leads and open opportunities for all financial planning activities within organization.
  • Quality assurance and control of all client profiles in relation to reporting requirements and regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
  • Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
  • Generated accounting and financial reports, charts and forecasts.
  • Planned and organized community outreach event with more than 15 vendors and 200 attendees.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
  • Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
  • Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.
  • Closed new business and streamlined account transition to customer relations department.
  • Implemented successful approaches to revitalize underperforming product lines and create new profit-generating enterprises.
  • Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.

BBVA Compass

Financial Sales Advisor
01.2010 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Quickly promoted as a result of excellence in sales and services.
  • Exceeded revenue objectives of $250,000 per quarter.
  • Collected data on competitors' pricing and promotions through primary and secondary research techniques.
  • Successful in attaining all annual corporate-mandated consumer, non-consumer, loan, cross-sell and investment referral goals.
  • Direct corporate owner interface and customer service.
  • Mentored six teller staff for all financial transactions, training activities, and appointments.
  • Utilize 2day-2week-2month on-boarding process for clients.
  • Account resolution and maintenance.
  • Represented company at industry events to promote programs, products, and services.
  • Led project team to develop policies and procedures incorporating customer input.
  • Created, updated and followed up on consumer and business contact and sales records.
  • Recognized and interpreted profit and loss trends in sales for retail banking.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and increase repeat business.
  • Recruited, hired and coached departmental personnel for company in the financial industry.
  • Oversaw financial sales to monitor compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
  • Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
  • Supported businesses setting up joint ventures with investors in rural markets.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Used data-driven approach to project financial gains, profit and loss factors and make successful trading plans.
  • Liaised with customers and funding sources to identify and remove roadblocks to business funding.

Associate Manager Duties

  • Educated employees on promotional installment programs, origination processes and compliance requirements related to finance.
  • Developed incentives, achieving sales targets to increase revenue.
  • Complete general ledger balancing.

Teller Duties

  • Business and consumer account management and reconciliation.
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions and their corresponding balances.
  • Managed high volume of cash-flow.
  • Customer first philosophy: make the customer success your success.

Oak Beauty

Customer Service Representative
01.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Managed customer account and interaction for all appointments, tanning salon, consent forms, cleaning and payments.
  • Performed all fiscal accountability of cash and credit card payments.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Wagon Master Steakhouse

Hostess and Plate Runner
05.2003 - 08.2003

Job overview

  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.

Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor's from Business Management
05-2020

University Overview

Valid Teaching Education Certificate

Business Capstone Project: "Organics Factory" about the creation and growth of food sales in a modern economy.

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA

Associate from General Studies
01.2009

University Overview

  • Dean's List Fall Semester 2004
  • Dean's List Spring Semester 2005

Leesville High School
Leesville, LA

Diploma from Advanced Placement Studies
01.2004

University Overview

  • Awarded Presidential Award for Academic Excellence

Skills

  • Financial account, organizational change, supplier relationship, public relations, strategic partnership, and customer relationship management
  • Strategic business development
  • Employee engagement strategies talent acquisition and development, workforce resource allocation, talent retention initiatives, employee training evaluation, and development of training resources
  • OSHA compliance expertise
  • Resource allocation and risk mitigation
  • Proficient in Google and Microsoft Suites
  • Profitability assessment expertise
  • Coordinating events, effective fundraising initiatives and donation management
  • Executing mission objectives
  • Budget management and strategic planning campaign
  • Effective brand messaging
  • Market analysis and forecasting (SWAT analysis) including analytical report development

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Achieved quarterly sales goals by updating customer relationship management procedures for onboarding, problem resolution, and follow-up tasks.
  • Supervised team of diverse staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved customer service issues which led to 94% or higher net promoter score.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Texas Education Agency.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Relay for Life Dunking Booth and Fundraising Participant, 01/01/17 - Present
  • Relay for Life Team Captain, 01/01/04 - 12/31/10
  • March of Dimes 5K, 01/01/11
  • PTO volunteer member, 01/01/13 - Present
  • Burkeville Area Team Sports 501c3 President, 01/01/17 - Present
  • Burkeville Area Team Sports 501c3 Treasurer, 01/01/13 - 12/31/17

Awards

Awards
  • AMBA Tiered Awards, 06/30/17
  • Leaders Circle, 03/31/16
  • Leaders Circle, 06/30/16
  • Rookie of the Quarter, 03/31/16
  • Excellence in Retail Banking, 12/31/09
  • Excellence in Retail Banking, 12/31/10
  • Top Performing Financial Sales Advisor, 12/31/11

Certification

  • Licensed Health & Life Insurance - 2014
  • Certified Teacher, Texas Teachers of Tomorrow - 2020

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Teacher
Burkeville ISD
01.2017 - Current
Benefits Advisor (Remote)
Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Branch Retail Executive
BBVA Compass
01.2014 - 09.2016
Client Development Coordinator
Advanced Financial Services
01.2014 - 08.2014
Financial Sales Advisor
BBVA Compass
01.2010 - 01.2013
Customer Service Representative
Oak Beauty
01.2004 - 01.2006
Hostess and Plate Runner
Wagon Master Steakhouse
05.2003 - 08.2003
Western Governors University
Bachelor's from Business Management
Northwestern State University
Associate from General Studies
Leesville High School
Diploma from Advanced Placement Studies