SAGE BALLARD
Kansas City
Summary
Business Leadership student at Spurgeon College with experience in outbound outreach, Salesforce pipeline support, and client-facing roles. Background includes high-volume sales activity at Jack Henry & Associates and team training experience at Chick-fil-A, with a strong work ethic developed through collegiate athletics and customer-facing work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Canvasser
Americans for Prosperity
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct high-volume door-to-door outreach, averaging 40–60 doors per hour across assigned neighborhoods
- Record interaction outcomes and maintain daily activity goals
- Represent organization professionally in face-to-face community settings
Student Associate, Sales Development
Jack Henry & Associates
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed 35+ daily outbound calls and emails to bank and credit union decision-makers
- Supported pipeline review and re-engagement efforts across assigned financial institutions
- Logged outreach activity and client insights in Salesforce to maintain pipeline visibility
- Partnered with SDR and inside sales teams to surface potential consulting opportunities
- Managed ~20 hours/week workload while completing full academic course load
- Executed a targeted outreach campaign for the third-party product "Bits of Stock," engaging 210 financial institutions to assess interest and support pipeline development.
Certified Trainer
Chick-fil-A
Springfield
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Trained and onboarded new team members on kitchen operations and service standards in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Provided ongoing coaching to ensure consistency in food safety and customer experience
- Supported shift operations in a fast-paced environment
- Mentored team members to improve performance and readiness
Sales & Business Development Intern
Jack Henry & Associates
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported cross-functional sales initiatives through client research, product analysis, and outreach.
- Conducted a targeted campaign evaluating digital products such as Enterprise Workflow and CRM Synapsys usage across financial institutions.
- Documented activity and findings in Salesforce to support reporting and handoff
- Participated in client-focused calls to identify operational pain points
- Delivered final presentation summarizing campaign insights and recommendations
Cohorts Associate
Spurgeon College
Kansas City
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in planning and executing student engagement events
- Tracked attendance and supported communication with student cohorts
- Maintained administrative records and assisted with program logistics
- Supported recruitment and travel coordination efforts
Soccer Referee
Rogersville Parks & Recreation
Rogersville
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Enforced league rules and maintained player safety during competitive matches
- Managed on-field disputes through clear and controlled communication
Janitorial Services
Story Church
Rogersville
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of church facilities for weekly services and events
- Managed cleaning schedules to ensure consistent facility standards
- Demonstrated reliability and time management across long-term part-time role
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary-Spurgeon College
Kansas City, MO07-2026
Business Administration - Management (coursework completed)
Evangel University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Sales Development
- Outbound Prospecting
- Salesforce CRM
- Pipeline Tracking & Reporting
- Professional Communication
- Team Training & Coaching
- Business Operations Support
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Athletic Achievements
- NCCAA First Team All-American — 2024
- NCCAA Region Player of the Year 2x [2024-25]
- NCCAA Division II Athlete of the Week 6x [2024-25]
- Led nation in goals and assists — NCCAA Division II — 2024
Timeline
Canvasser
Americans for Prosperity
01.2026 - Current
Student Associate, Sales Development
Jack Henry & Associates
08.2025 - 12.2025
Sales & Business Development Intern
Jack Henry & Associates
06.2025 - 08.2025
Cohorts Associate
Spurgeon College
02.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Trainer
Chick-fil-A
09.2023 - 12.2025
Soccer Referee
Rogersville Parks & Recreation
08.2022 - 08.2024
Janitorial Services
Story Church
07.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary-Spurgeon College
Business Administration - Management (coursework completed)
Evangel University