Jade Ely
Pittsburgh
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional seeking a challenging Direct Sales-Aerial position to leverage a proven track record of driving sales growth, cultivating client relationships, and exceeding revenue targets within the aerial industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Fabric Specialist
Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed top performing brands such as DSG, Calia, and Walter Hagen for Bulk Quality
- Supported Fabric Manager in leveraging fabrics across brands, and helped define go-to-market strategies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Successfully managed the full product cycle, consistently exceeding quarterly sales targets by 20%
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 35% increase in repeat business
- Conducted product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing in-depth knowledge of garment technologies and their applications
Administrative Assistant
Dick's Sporting Goods
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for Human Resources
- Recruited, developed and retained a diverse workforce
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report
Account Executive
The 216 Agency
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Strengthened customer relationships with a proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers
- Serviced accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue
- Presented product concepts and offerings to clients based on
established specifications and preferences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2020
Skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Goal-Oriented and Results-Driven
- Proven Sales and Negotiation Skills
- Relationship Building and Account Management
- Product Demonstration and Presentation
- Market Analysis and Strategy Development
Certification
- Google Analytics
- Excel/ Google Sheets
- PLM
- Photoshop
- MS Office
Leadership Experience
Cleveland State University, Division 1 Women’s Basketball Team
2016-2020
- Team Captain- Junior/Senior year
- Gained valuable team-building experience
- Organized and led team activities
Dicks Sporting Goods - Inclusion & Diversity Captain
5/21-9/23
- Developed and implemented diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through an Emergency Action platform designed to educate team members on cultural relevance
- Coordinated with direct supervisors to incorporate diversity practices into business goals
- Hosted diversity focus groups on retention, leadership, and mentoring, including moderating future diversity forum training.
Timeline
Bulk Fabric Specialist
Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2022 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
Dick's Sporting Goods
09.2020 - 12.2021
Account Executive
The 216 Agency
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cleveland State University
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