JERRY PALACIOS
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional with a proven record of driving client growth and operational excellence, achieving growth in metrics, and generating substantial revenue within 6–8 months. Led and optimized a 10-member sales team to deliver sustainable growth. Skilled in business planning, financial analysis, and operational efficiency. Dedicated student certified in CPR, with experience mentoring and teaching new skills while managing multiple responsibilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Coordinator
Apex Leadership Company
01.2025 - Current
- Mentored youth, teaching leadership, and teamwork
- Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams, and community retention rate
- Delivered post-event reports, analyzing outcomes and identifying areas for improvement bringing in '
- Worked in developing 2-week multi-location fundraising events, raising an average of $75,000 per school and consistently exceeding original fundraising goals by 25-30%
Assistant Director of Operations
Elevate Elite / Pi State Inc
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered a 12% increase in performance metrics for the PI State and Elevate Elite Corps, personally generating $20,000+ in revenue over 6–8 months.
- Maintained a steady 4.7% churn rate over a 90-day period per quarter, ensuring strong customer retention and satisfaction.
- Hired, trained, and supervised a 5 member team, leveraging performance improvement plans enhancing individual and team performance.
- Conducted interviews to identify top talent and onboarded candidates for key positions
- Organized team meetings with guest speakers to improve team sales performance.
- Averaged 12 sales per week personally contributing significantly to the company’s overall success.
- Analyzed business performance, financial data, and worker metrics to inform strategic decisions and optimize operational efficiency.
Paraeducator
Strategic Kids
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentored struggling and special needs students, explaining class materials and helping with specific problems
- Collaborated with teachers to implement behavior management strategies for individual students
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student performance and strategies for improvement
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce lessons taught by teachers
- Documented habits, needs, and improvements to better support student and teacher developments
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06-2027
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting
- Performance Management
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Fundraising Coordinator
Apex Leadership Company
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Director of Operations
Elevate Elite / Pi State Inc
12.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
Strategic Kids
08.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Saddleback College
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