1. Jessica D. Minge
1126 Kelfield Drive ● Baltimore, Maryland 21227 ● 410-905-6698 ● jessica22dee@gmail.com
Motivated teaching and public relations professional with ten years of sales-marketing, networking and
corporate training experience; excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop strong relationships
Core Competencies: Managing/Marketing ● Organization ●B2B Sales ● Relationship Building ● Technology
Integration ● Recruitment/Training ● Oral and Written Communication ● Public Speaking
EXPERIENCE
Target Marketing Group, Owings Mills, MD
Sales & Marketing Manager/Events Planner October 2016-present
Created and manage the newest sales division of TMG.
Quote items and process orders that lead to webstores and increased sales volume.
Sustain relationships with clients and vendors to increase sales and service to our customers.
Facilitate tradeshows and networking events to grow business and create a TMGpresence.
Manage the hiring and training process.
Attend business meetings to inform and expand business.
Support all departments to enhance the quality of the sales cycle
Assist individual sales reps on presentations and incorporating social media increasing sales by 10%.
Complete multiple RFP’s that lead to sales.
Execute marketing & advertising on all social media platforms
Plan and organize all company events from the company parties to large sales events.
Manage the company internal platform and website (proficient in WordPress)
G&G Outfitters, Lanham,Maryland
Marketing and Sales Manager July 2015- September2016
Managed a team that generated over 4 million in sales in 2015.
Created procedures and processes to improve overall business.
Managed the sales cycle & accounts and clients including Under Amour, Custom Ink, Swag Dog, etc.
Built relationships with vendors and clients to increase business and efficiency.
Managed the hiring and training process for all new hires.
Delegated and organized distribution of current and new business.
Communicated with team and upper management on overall improvement and efficiency.
Grew business by improved customer service and creative initiatives to generate an increase of over 1
million in 2015.
Motivated and lead the Client Solutions team to success and stability.
Hammond High School,Columbia, Maryland August 2012 – June 2015
Teacher, Career Research and Development (Business Education-recruitment)
Design curriculum that aligned with state requirements to prepare students for life after high school.
Serve as classroom manager to ensure lessons performed effectively and efficiently.
Plan student field trips to gain knowledge and understanding of professional environment behavior.
Manage and nourish correspondence between students’ parents about grades and behavior.
Incorporated new technology and innovation in the classroom that increased student learning.
Marketed and Advertised to increased Career Research and Development program by 120% in one year.
Glenelg High School, Glenelg, Maryland January 2010 - June 2012
Teacher, Career Research and Development
Created innovative classroom lesson plans to engage students and enrich learning process.
Guide portfolio process and Passport to the Future event to prepare students for college and career.
Worked collaboratively with staff and participated in professional development activities.
Doubled program enrollment within one year through marketing strategies.
2. The University of Phoenix,Columbia, Maryland May 2009 - December 2011
Corporate Education Liaison (Outside- B2BSales)
Awarded as #1 in Northeast Region for greatest enrollment contribution and Most Valuable Player.
Organized, marketed and executed community and B2B events and presentations.
Developed strong community presence and created networking opportunities to enhance program.
Enrollment Counselor (Inside Sales) April 2006 - May 2009
Managed training and hiring process and mentored new employees.
Recognized as top inside sales representative in 2008 and reached 100% of sales quota in 2009.
Presented to teachers,counselors and students on resume writing, interview skills and career launch.
Walden University,Baltimore, Maryland June 2005 - April 2006
Enrollment Advisor (Inside Sales)
Awarded as top performer for advanced degree enrollment for three consecutive quarters.
Managed quota and deadlines to meet company, team and personal goals.
Contacted phone and internet leads and created successfulchannelof enrolling students.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Advisor and Recruiter January 2011-Present
Howard County Community College Professor for Kid's on Campus and Project Access Summer 2012, 2014
EDUCATION
University ofPhoenix,Columbia, Maryland - MBA, 2010, GPA: 3.4 + 21 Credits (Teaching and Training
Development)