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Jodi L. Sommer

Ballwin

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
01.2017 - Current
  • Parkway South High School dedicated support.
  • Collaborate with teachers to deliver seamless instruction for uninterrupted learning.
  • Facilitate a positive classroom environment for fostering student participation.
  • Monitore student progress with regular assessments to promote academic growth.

Household Manager & Volunteer

Sommer Family
01.2006 - 08.2022
  • Opportunity to raise 3 children while managing home responsibilities and leading a variety of school & community based groups and projects.
  • Parish/School Carnival Supervisor –2 years
  • Basketball Booster President –5 years
  • Swim Team Board (Awards Chair) –5 years
  • Girl Scout Leader –3 years
  • Basketball Team Manager –7 years
  • Volleyball & Basketball Coach –5 years

Oral Health Educator

ReachOut Healthcare America
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Presenter of dental health education to Preschool through 5th grade students.
  • Account management responsibility for “Big Smiles” school based program, which provides dental care to students from low-income families.

Convergent Solutions Manager II

SBC/AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Managed sales and support to Global Accounts headquartered in St. Louis and Kansas City.
  • Responsible for selling Nortel, Avaya and Cisco customer premise equipment and services.
  • With focus on emerging technologies such as IP telephony.
  • Responsible for sales generation, planning, implementation management and billing.
  • Exceeded Annual Quota Targets of $3.5M in2004 and $4.5M in2005.

Named Account Executive

Avaya Inc.; Lucent Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Managed complex Named strategic accounts on a global basis.
  • Cultivated long-term partnerships by consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences throughout the entire lifecycle of each account relationship.
  • Leader in total sales revenue results for Branch on a consistent basis.
  • Responsible for selling a wide range of Voice, Data, and Service Offerings. Managed complex sales cycles to close deals efficiently while ensuring optimal terms and conditions for both parties.
  • Exceeded Annual Quota Targets of $3m – $5m multiple years.
  • Earned several Quarterly and Annual Sales Awards.

Client Service Representative

Computer Associates Intl., Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Responsible for service and support of over100 accounts throughout Missouri and Arkansas.
  • Account range from small business to several Fortune 500 accounts.
  • Managed complex sales cycles to close deals efficiently while ensuring optimal terms and conditions for both parties.
  • Attained 300% of a $3.4m quota.
  • Recognized as CSR of the quarter multiple times throughout the 3 years.


Regional Sales Representative

Minute Maid Foodservice, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Responsible for cultivating new business relationships through appointments and cold calling.
  • Implemented marketing tools to increase volume and profitability of existing accounts.
  • Strengthened market area through developing new programs and providing customer service.

Education

B.A. - Sociology

University of Missouri –Columbia
01.1992

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Jefferson Community College
01.1990

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Results-focused
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Team building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • MS office

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
01.2017 - Current

Oral Health Educator

ReachOut Healthcare America
01.2013 - 01.2015

Household Manager & Volunteer

Sommer Family
01.2006 - 08.2022

Convergent Solutions Manager II

SBC/AT&T
01.2003 - 01.2006

Named Account Executive

Avaya Inc.; Lucent Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2003

Client Service Representative

Computer Associates Intl., Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998

Regional Sales Representative

Minute Maid Foodservice, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1995

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Jefferson Community College

B.A. - Sociology

University of Missouri –Columbia
Jodi L. Sommer