Mary Jean Willoughby
ac8j0w@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-willoughby-7a90311b/ OBJECTIVE
To find a position where I can leverage my skills to enhance sales and make pertinent connections to secure and improve the sales of your organization.I am a natural salesperson with strong leadership skills. I have always been driven to increase sales, make and retain connections to increase revenue and volume. I believe in systems, procedures and processes to enhance my performance. EXPERIENCE
Federation for Children with Special Needs/RTSC Recruitment, Training, and Support Center Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Mar 2016 - Present To find, recruit, train, and support volunteer Special Education Surrogate Parents for the children in state care and sell professional development to school districts and therapeutic agencies.
● Increased the quantity and quality of volunteers 85% by targeting retired educational professionals, Special Education PACs, and professional Social Workers.
● Utilize marketing strategies, including advertising with multi-media/online outlets, writing articles for relevant newsletters, conducting PowerPoint presentations to community groups to publicize volunteer opportunities
● Attend resource fairs, conferences and seminars as an ambassador; and to acquire leads/volunteers
● Provide multiple trainings to new volunteers and pertinent agencies
● Mine leads to offer Professional Development training and manage the process from scheduling to executing the training
● Maintain and evaluate recruitment data in terms of efficiency, efficacy and outcomes using Access North Andover Parent Advisory Council - North Andover School District. Co-Chair 2 years, Secretary/Webmaster - 2 years 2012 - 2016 (Voluntary Position) Led Advisory Council to collaborate between the school district and the parents of children with disabilities.
● Built and revised entire organization to become an active SEPAC in the town of North Andover
● Rebranding, recruiting, advertising, rebuilding infrastructure and fundraising
● Developed a positive and professional relationship with the School Committee and district Prader-Willi Syndrome Association – New England Chapter 2013 - 2014 (Voluntary Position) Involved in passing State Bill H4047 “An Act Relative to Assisting Individuals with disabilities, to include Prader-Willi Syndrome verbiage written into the Bill
● Successfully worked with a lobbyist and crafted a presentation/palm flyer to target our bill. We lobbied the State House and made the follow up calls/emails to further persuade the Statesman.
● The bill passed unanimously and we were invited to signing of the Bill. Silpada Designs 2004 - 2014
Independent Representative – Home Based Sales
Star Leader
● Managed business and maintained Star Leader status while coaching a team of 9
● Active member of Business Network International (BNI) networking group
● Was “highlighted” at the annual conference for high sales performance while juggling a family Student/Mother 1997- 2004
Acquired Associates degree in Quality Assurance, Certified Quality technician/Motherhood. Student/Mother
● Associates Degree in Quality Assurance from Washtenaw Community College.
● Became a Certified Quality Technician through ASQ. American Society for Quality Johnson Controls Inc. (Formerly: Prince Corporation) Holland, MI.1989 - 1997 Quality Technician, Robotic Programmer/Manufacturing Technician Maiden name: Mary Jean Zablocki
EDUCATION
10 years - Home Based Sales Representative
Associates Degree in Quality Assurance
Certified Quality Technician, Robotic Programmer
Special Education Parent Consultant