Contact

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www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-

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Top Skills

Time Management

Social Media

Leadership

Languages

Spanish

Beginning Chinese

Publications

Are you cup of joking? : The “latte

salute”, American President Barack

Obama’s Visual Rhetoric

Jennifer Gehrisch, B.A., M.A.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

San Diego County, California, United States

Summary

Strong business development professional graduated from San Diego State University Master of Communication Studies. Experience

University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences

Associate Enrollment Advisor

June 2022 - Present (11 months)

San Marcos, California, United States

Advise prospective students on filling out and submitting applications for admission into the Doctor and Master of Occupational Therapy programs, guide incoming students with successful completion of required tasks to successfully begin their respective programs.

eCapital Corp.

1 year

Cash posting specialist

February 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Posting cash payments & bank adjustments to customer's accounts Opening & organizing mail, matching & scanning cheques for payment processing

Researching customer payments, resolving discrepancies with remittances & completing necessary account adjustments

Collaborating with other internal departments, such as Customer Service, Finance, or Collections to resolve payment issues

Understanding and prioritization of assigned workload for completion within a specified time frame

New Business Consultant

June 2021 - February 2022 (9 months)

Carlsbad, California, United States

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Building value and rapport with prospects and colleagues Utilizing a CRM for sales pipeline tracking and ensuring all record keeping is timely and accurate

Developing, managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline Converting prospects from multiple lead sources

Demonstrating strong sales skills and continuously developing closing skills Achieving (or even better, beating) established sales goals Representing company’s services and offerings positively Consumer Alliance Processing Corporations

Sales/Debt Consultant

March 2021 - June 2021 (4 months)

Carlsbad, California, United States

Help consumers rid themselves of the burden of credit card debt. Phone sales, exclusively inbound sales calls. Represent a highly accredited consumer debt agency with an A+ BBB rating.

Bob Baker Auto Group

Business Development Executive

March 2017 - February 2021 (4 years)

Carlsbad, CA

As a BDC Service Representative I was responsible for handling inbound sales and service customer requests such as appointment setting, updates and general questions. As well I made outbound calls and communicated with prospects and customers via text, email or social media as assigned. Escondido Hyundai

Business Development Consultant

September 2016 - March 2017 (7 months)

Escondido, CA

As a Business Development consultant I am responsible for answering all customer internet inquiries, providing fast and accurate quotes based upon vehicle vin number and applicable discounts, operating the crm suite lead management online database, developing close customer relationships, creating meetings with new clients, maintaining accurate notes to accompany lead interactions reports.

Pottery Barn

Sales Associate

September 2014 - January 2017 (2 years 5 months)

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Works as an individual and as a team member, fully follows operating procedures, and provides customers with complete service and an enjoyable shopping experience to maximize sales, ensuring that the department is presented to company standards, and that stock loss risks are absolutely minimized. Provide excellent customer service and advice. Process till transactions. Deal with deliveries and stock transfers. Reduce stock loss by following the stock control procedures. Ensure that the highest levels of presentation of merchandise are maintained in the stores. Interact with customers, get to know them and build excellent client relationships. TNG – A Division of the Jim Pattison Group

Visual Merchandiser

November 2014 - January 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Main responsibilities include implementing plan-o-grams, visual merchandising, product returns, checking out of date items, scanning, building and maintain displays, demonstrating knowledge of our clients' products, developing strong relationships with store personnel, accurately reporting time worked, completing surveys and communicating with management staff. SDSU Research Foundation

Intern

August 2013 - May 2014 (10 months)

Greater San Diego Area

Recruiting, data entry, tours, correspondence with interns, checking email, tabling. Responsible for correspondence between potential volunteers and program directors. Coordination of interviews and organization of resumes. Copying and organizing program materials into packets. Formatting and editing of excel database. Setting up tables and advertising at University recruitment events. Management of social media Facebook page. Development of mass emails detailing events taking place within the Impact program.

San Diego State University

Graduate Teaching Assistant

August 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Instructed and lead an introductory oral communication course with an emphasis on public speaking and topics concerning civic engagement and social media influence. Directed three courses with over 20 students and met bi-weekly. Responsible for planning appropriate activities, assignments, assessments, and grading. Leadership skills include, having classroom Page 3 of 7

development plan, effective communication between teacher and students, strong listening ability and intuitive techniques for evaluating student performance, ability to provide useful feedback, as well as earning trust and credibility with students. Led small group cohesion building through team building activities.Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom and/or laboratory instruction, making assignments to students, preparing course materials, administering examinations, assessing student performance, tutoring students and determining course grades. Also, incumbents may assist faculty with field experience, supervision, simulation exercises and/or research projects

CoStar Group

Tenant Field Researcher

June 2013 - August 2013 (3 months)

Data researcher for commercial real estate database. Data mining conducted on site at various locations throughout San Diego. Responsibilities included daily travel too and from buildings,

Skills required: general excel spreadsheet knowledge, organization, data entry, time management, and ability to be a part of a virtual office. Updating website information to reflect accurate tenant outlay for large scale update to commercial property web base.

Henry Machine

Administrative Assistant

November 2011 - May 2012 (7 months)

Vista, CA

Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable. As a primary member of office staff I was responsible for answering phones as well as maintain QuickBooks ledger. As administrative assistant I assisted in preparing shipping documents for iso shipments of manufactured parts. TLE Market

Caller

March 2011 - August 2011 (6 months)

San Marcos, California

Telemarketed insurance software as well as data entry. Marketed business software through warm calling. Researched job positions and titles within companies.

7-Eleven

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Cashier

March 2010 - August 2010 (6 months)

Oceanside, CA

Responsible for cash register and customer interactions. Frequently restocked, cleaned.

IHOP

server

August 2009 - January 2010 (6 months)

Oceanside, California

Friendly guest service expert. Computer entry of guest orders and drinks. Food service in a timely and pleasant manner. Regular maintenance of customer satisfaction.

Denny's

Server

August 2008 - March 2009 (8 months)

Carlsbad, California

Fast and efficient customer and food service employee. Established good repoir with regular guests. Quickly and methodically served food and drinks to guest.

Cardiovascular Disease Foundation

volunteer

2008 - 2009 (1 year)

At the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation I was a regular volunteer who helped pass out flyers and advertise for local events that promote heart health. I have attended annual walk/runs and assisted where needed. I also made phone calls and located members of the foundation. I was present at board member event to celebrate foundation achievements. Scotland Yard Bar

janitor

February 2008 - June 2008 (5 months)

Vista, CA

Cleaned, vaccumed, mopped, and swept after night.

Round Table Pizza

Cashier

2008 - 2008 (less than a year)

Vista, CA

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Responsible for receiving payments at register.

NCRC Construction and Repair Company

Accounts Payable Clerk

March 2007 - December 2007 (10 months)

Vista, CA

Entered data for construction and repair company.

Victoria's Secret

Sales Associate

September 2006 - January 2007 (5 months)

Carlsbad, CA

Sales associate responsible for folding merchandise and greeting guests, as well as assisting with purchases.

TGI Fridays

Server

March 2004 - April 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Carlsbad, CA

Ability to be on feet for long periods of time

Professional and friendly (Even in tough situations) Team player

Effective communication skills

Quick thinking

Ability to lift heavy trays filled with glassware/food Basic math skills

Great attention to detail

San Marcos Brewery

Server

2003 - 2004 (1 year)

San Marcos, CA

Ability to be on feet for long periods of time

Professional and friendly (Even in tough situations) Team player

Effective communication skills

Quick thinking

Ability to lift heavy trays filled with glassware/food Basic math skills

Great attention to detail

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Dimensional Technologies Inc.

Office Administrator

August 2002 - August 2003 (1 year 1 month)

Vista, CA

File papers, answer telephones, produce packing slips. Quickbooks professional software. Receive checks and help with payroll. Islands Restaurants

Server, Host Trainer

August 1998 - March 2002 (3 years 8 months)

Vista, CA

Service of food and beverages. Hostess duties, seating and greeting guests. Education

City of Vista California

Vista Leadership Academy · (2018 - 2018)

American Language Institute, San Diego State University Tesl/ tefl Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor · (2015 - 2015)

San Diego State University-California State University Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, General · (2013 - 2015) California State University-San Marcos

Bachelors Degree, Communication Studies · (2010 - 2011) Miracosta Community College

Associates Degree, Communication Studies · (2001 - 2010) Page 7 of 7

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