J. Jerrod Messina
225-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Successful performance in cold-
calling, educating, selling, and
servicing both B2B and B2C
accounts in highly competitive
markets
Insightful and resourceful
customer relationship builder;
precisely evaluate customer
requirements
Well-organized, goal-driven,
creative, and persuasive
communicator; conduct sales
with clarity and style
Keep pace with market trends,
conditions, and the competition
for maximum sales results
Extremely motivated, energetic,
and trustworthy
Total commitment to life-long
learning
Patient, yet persistent with
excellent problem-solving and
prioritizing skills
Always bring an ambitious,
positive, and self-starting attitude
Strong drive to make a positive
difference in people’s lives
CAREER CHRONOLOGY / ACHIEVEMENTS
Closeout Specialist: GCR, Inc. (FEMA disaster recovery applications) (Dec. 2013 – Present)
Consistently meet or exceed this company’s goals in directly assisting businesses and individuals in navigating the intricacies of government programs following storm damage
Provide them with the knowledge and insight necessary to implement plans and reporting systems to manage FEMA funds
Effectively translate complex information to appeal to both the layperson and sophisticated professional
Sales Representative:
Yard of Dreams (home-improvements) (May 2013-Dec. 2013)
Top Sales Producer – sold over a quarter million dollars in projects in less than four months Shopper Choice (wholesale/retail) (Jun. 2012-May 2013)
Achieved “Highest Sales” five time consecutively
Always surpassed sales quota
PS Team Blue Cross & Blue Shield (insurance) (2010-2012) Worley Co. (insurance) (2008-2012)
Accomplished great success in selling various insurance policies to both businesses and individuals – consistently ranking #1 in Sales at each affiliation
Quickly solved customer problems; opened new and expanded existing accounts
Created and implemented innovations to new and existing sales/marketing strategies that improved business development
Successfully introduced new concepts and product lines; quickly eclipsed sales challenges Lead Customer Service Representative: Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant (5-Star) (2004-2010)
Generated excellent customer relations that produced new and repeat business at this sophisticated full service, high-volume establishment ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES
a) Skillfully plan, organize, and execute daily work schedules and provide highly efficient support to management b) Accurately compile, process, and analyze extensive informational and financial data for precise decision making c) Proficiently utilize computer systems
d) Focus efforts by studying existing and potential details; keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, weekly work plans, and periodic analyses e) Resolve customer issues by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management
f) Successfully plan and orchestrate events; effectively train, lead, and motivate others g) Maintain a keenly professional and technical knowledge and contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
h) Consistently ensure the most productive, cost-efficient, and highest quality solutions to business needs EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of General Studies Degree, Minor: Business Honors Graduate 2010: Southeastern Louisiana University – Hammond, LA
Licensed Sales Agent: Health & Life Insurance, LA and Licensed Insurance Adjuster, LA and TX
Long Term Care Certificate
EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE