Jeremy McDowell
Summary
Sales professional with 2+ years in field sales, adept at prospecting leads, managing CRM tools, and building strong client relationships. Proficient in CRM management (Hubspot) and Microsoft Office Suite. Eager to contribute to Popl's growth by leveraging my sales expertise and collaborative approach.
Overview
2013
2013
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio/Video Sub-Contractor
Church Solutions Group
Barrington, IL
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Assembled and installed technical systems including audio, video, and lighting equipment to ensure optimal performance during events.
- Coordinated and delegated tasks to volunteers, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency in project execution.
West Regional Salesperson
Reliable High Performance Products
Carol Stream, IL
2023 - 2025
- Cultivated product knowledge to tailor solutions for client needs, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.
- Built strong relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
- Delivered engaging product presentations while addressing customer inquiries to drive sales.
- Prospected leads through outbound calls, email outreach, and vendor shows.
- Participated in multiple industry trade shows and sales events to promote high-performance products and qualify leads.
- Established relationships with prospects to identify needs and provide tailored solutions, improving conversion rates.
- Collaborated with team members and leadership to refine sales processes and messaging.
Youth Education and Employment Instructor/Interim College and Career Coach
Outreach Community Center
Carol Stream, IL
2013 - 2021
- Assessed, guided, and instructed high school at-risk/disadvantaged high school youth.
- Recruited, trained and assisted volunteers and facilitated a weekly tutoring program.
- Monitored student grades and academic progress to ensure on-time graduation.
- Facilitated individual meetings with students to enhance accountability and support their academic goals.
- Led social/emotional life skills for freshman/sophomore students weekly in group setting.
- Led academic writing and job skills classes during the summer and college preparation for seniors.
- Assisted in planning and supervision of multiple college visits, tours, and fundraisers, and other events.
- Assisted students and parents in navigating college application process, including FAFSA, scholarships, and reward letters.
- Developed connections with community partners (employment sites, local schools, parents and families).
Assistant Teacher
Southeast Alternative School
Naperville, IL
2005 - 2008
- Attended training sessions on behavioral modification techniques and safe physical restraint methods to enhance student support.
- Analyzed incident data and authored detailed reports to inform interventions and improve student safety.
- Worked with at-risk youth to prevent gang involvement and criminal activities.
- Completed training to identify and assess gang signs and student involvement in gang-related activities to support prevention efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
National-Louis University
Chicago, IL01-2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA01-2005
Skills
- Sales strategy
- CRM management (HubSpot)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Report writing and documentation
- Statistical analysis (SPSS)
- Emergency response certification
- Basic first aid certification
- Paraprofessional certification
- Psychological assessment certification
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Audio/Video Sub-Contractor
Church Solutions Group
01.2008 - 01.2013
West Regional Salesperson
Reliable High Performance Products
2023 - 2025
Youth Education and Employment Instructor/Interim College and Career Coach
Outreach Community Center
2013 - 2021
Assistant Teacher
Southeast Alternative School
2005 - 2008
Master of Arts - Psychology
National-Louis University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Geneva College