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JENNIFER KALLAS
***********@*****.*** 331-***-**** Lombard, IL 60148 WWW: Bold Profile
WWW: https://skinpenjen.wixsite.com/lareesespa
Highly motivated professional with twenty five plus years of entrepreneurial, sales and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative working with employees. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Business Development
Customer Service
Project Management
Talent Allocation
Strategic Planning
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Issue Resolution
Sales Development
Professional Networking
Driven and Determined
Attention to Detail
Employee Training
Task Delegation
Social Media Promotion
La' Reese Spa Lombard, IL
Independent Business Owner
09/2007 - Current
Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase spa services revenue.
Coordinated with vendors for product purchasing and delivery. Created promotional campaigns to generate interest in spa treatments and services.
Developed a loyalty program for repeat customers, resulting in increased sales volume.
Maintained accurate financial records of all transactions related to the business operations of the spa.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies..
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Organized special events such as bridal showers, birthday parties, corporate retreats and other gatherings at the spa. Used social media content on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to build revenue.
Liposuction & Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Naperville/Oakbrook, IL
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Sales Consultant
04/2005 - 02/2016
Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner. Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system. Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales. Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
Mint Night Club Chicago, IL
Bar Manager
09/1998 - 03/2005
Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
Created promotions and special events to attract customers and boost sales. Evaluated performance of employees regularly through performance reviews, coaching sessions and feedbacks from customers. Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies . Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed
Corporate Staffing Chicago, IL
Recruiter
11/2000 - 12/2004
Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions. Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
MCI WorldCom Technology Drive
Lombard, IL
Sales Manager
06/1998 - 01/2000
Organized promotional events such as product launches and trade shows to generate leads.
Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services during client interactions.
Generated leads through cold calling potential customers or attending networking events.
Enhanced performance of sales workforce with creation of training programs.
Mentored and internally promoted successful company sales and account management staff into leadership positions to drive company growth. Killarney's Irish Pub & Cafe Normal, IL
Bartender
09/1996 - 05/1998
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service. Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system. Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies. Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
American Safety Council Illinois City, IL
BASSET Alcohol Certification
02/2024
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts
05/1998
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Science in Liberal Arts And General Studies 05/1996
English:
Full Professional
Spanish:
Limited
MCI Direct Peak Performance, New Horizon Award. June 1998 MCI Direct Account Executive, For Outstanding and Contributions. July 1998 MCI Direct Peak Performance, Premier Award for Outstanding Sales. August 1998 MCI WORLDCOM DIRECT Peak Performance, Premier Distinction. Sale Excellence. March 1999 PROMOTIONAL BRAND AMBASSDOR, Miller Lite and MCD. September 1996 through May 1998 References available upon request.
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