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Jody P. Foster

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Experienced manager/financial/sales professional for over 20 years with a passion for making a positive impact on the community.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Manager/Business Development Manager

Triplex
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Responsible for all branch operations and processes for the successful day to day operations. In depth roles of Payroll, A/R, A/P, PO authority, Receiving/Shipping/Delivering Logistics, and Managing a team of inside/outside sales and fabrication employees.
  • Developed, maintained, and serviced 20+ industrial facilities from Donaldsonville to N. Baton rouge, providing essential products for all aspects of transferring of liquids/gases throughout their facilities.

Sales/Floor Manager/Consultant

K&D Hardware
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked with the family business after Hurricane Ida impacted the region to aid in daily sales of 20k+, management, and software implementation with advice in financial planning for the company.

Financial Professional

Horizon/Penn Mutual/Northwestern Mutual
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Worked closely with Senior Advisors to update, manage, and advise 100's of clients valued over 100 million AUM within the southern US region
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.

Outside Account Manager and Sales

Austin Fire Systems
07.2012 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for managing, cultivating, and closing multimillion-dollar contracts for surrounding 25+ industrial facilities and several large commercial properties.
  • Worked closely with management to implement, develop, and customize the use of Salesforce company wide for over 100 employees, including extensive HTML code writing.

Sales Associate

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
08.2000 - 07.2012
  • Cultivated personal relationship selling of high-end luxury goods for a 100-million-dollar company
  • Averaged $500k+ of yearly sales to obtain President Circle status
  • Director of Store Maintenance and Safety

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Disaster Science Management

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2004

Certification

Life and Health Insurance License

SIE and Series 6 License

Timeline

Site Manager/Business Development Manager

Triplex
05.2023 - 08.2024

Sales/Floor Manager/Consultant

K&D Hardware
08.2021 - 05.2023

Financial Professional

Horizon/Penn Mutual/Northwestern Mutual
02.2018 - 07.2021

Outside Account Manager and Sales

Austin Fire Systems
07.2012 - 02.2018

Sales Associate

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
08.2000 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Disaster Science Management

Louisiana State University
Jody P. Foster