Jada Talley has a Masters in International Business and a Bachelor's in Marketing. She has experience in account management, business development, customer relationship management, and sales. She is fluent in English and proficient in French with beginner skills in Arabic. Her professional experience includes roles in marketing, business development, and executive assistance. She has worked with international trade organizations to identify opportunities and recruit Louisiana companies for trade shows.

1. Jada Talley
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA • +1-337-329-3795
talleyjada@gmail.com • http://www.linkedin.com/in/jadatalley
Profile
Recent Masters of International Business graduate with an extensive business education; including cross-cultural
team building experience for cross-functional projects along with relevant coursework in Project Management,
Global Strategy, Global Management, and International Marketing. Experience includes: account management,
business development, database management, customer relationship management, and sales. Fluent in English,
proficient in French and beginner in Arabic.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Training
National Trade Databank • Trade Shows • Account Management • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) •
International Marketing • Global Management • Project Management • Business Development • Cross-cultural
team building/projects • Sales
Education
Master of International Business August 2014
HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL—Dubai, UAE and Boston, MA
World's most international business school. Top 10 FT ranking for international business and experience.
 Dean’s List member
 Graduated with a cumulative 3.5 GPA
 Rotated to Boston campus
 Chosen elective courses: Project Management and Change Management
 Member of Health club and Marketing Club
Bachelor in Marketing May 2013
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
 Graduated with cumulative 3.6 GPA
 Maintained an Academic Scholarship over a span of 4 years
 Member of ULL Dean’s listfor 4 years
 Worked on a philanthropic team for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
 Minor in Francophone Culture and Language
 Attended St. Anne French Immersion University (Summer 2011 and Summer 2012)
Professional Experience
337 MAGAZINE—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2015-2016
Local lifestyle and culture magazine for the Acadiana region.
Account Manager
 Successfully managed over 50 active accounts per issue.
 Within 6 months, was able to build a client listof over 100 clients in which I manage from sales to print.
 Tasks include: sales, ad creation, ad approval, CRM, photography, followup with client, magazine delivery,
billing/invoicing, creative design.
ORBIT ENERGY, INC.—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2014-2015
Lessors of Real Property
Executive Assistant
 Tasks include: spreadsheet creation/maintenance, file maintenance, general office work(faxing/copying/phone
operator), trip planner, supply maintenance.
THE GROUSE ROOM, LLC.—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2014-2015
Bar/Music Venue
Marketing/Business Development Coordinator
 Was in charge of all legal paperwork, licensing, and organization of different entities throughout the project.

2.  Tasks include: marketing/promotion, web design, event planning, event management, creation and
management of budget, layout design, main media contact, licensing, and legal documentation.
LE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANNE—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2011-2012
Identification of trade opportunities (trade missions/shows) and assistance with market research
Intern Composed presentations for international trade shows. Proposed trade shows/missions to Louisiana
companies preparing to enter or expand in international markets. Updated the international trade and promotion
database and CRM activities.
 Updated a 6-year old international trade and promotion database of Louisiana companies within 3 months.
 FUTURALLIA TRADE SHOW 2012. Helped to organize and recruit companies for the FUTURALLIA trade show
based in Lille, France, that hosted more than 600 businesses and organized more than 8,000 meetings.
Successfully recruited 4 new Louisiana companies to attend this event.
 ACHEMA 2012. Helped organize and recruit Louisiana companies for ACHEMA 2012 trade show (world forum
for chemical engineering and the process industry) based in Frankfurt, Germany, that hosted 4,000 exhibitors
from 50 countries and attracted 180,000 attendants from over 100 countries.
 Developed an effective sales pitch calling 300+ companies for Futurallia ‘12 and Achema ‘12 over 4 months.
 Worked in conjunction with ULL to target specific improvement areas and actions to promote Louisiana eco-
tourism through market research and analysis of ULL students and reported/provided insights to my
immediate supervisor.
CRAWFISH TIME—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2009-2013
Crawfish and Seafood restaurant and bar.
Waitress. Responsible for opening and closing duties, customer service, money management, event managing,
training of new employees, stocking, and physical inventory count.
 Provided excellent customer service and created rapport with return guests.
DAIQUIRI SUPREME—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2010-2012
Sports Restaurant and Bar
Bartender/Waitress. Responsible for opening and closing of the business, customer service management, cash
drawer management, stocking, replacement, and store/auditing of inventory.
 Maintained an A grade for Public Health Sanitation Inspection through attention to detail during closing and
opening duties.
 Coordinated with 6 employees to provide excellent customer service to 300+ customers per shift per employee.
SHOE-LA-LA/KNOTTING HILL—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2010-2011
Shoe and Clothing Boutique.
Sales Associate. Responsible for opening and closing of the business, stocking and merchandising, customer
service, money management, event management and hosting.
 ‘Highest sales award’ awarded 3 times.
HEAD TO TOE—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2009-2010
Formal clothing store for women.
Sales Associate. Responsible for opening and closing of the business, cash drawer management, processing and
stocking of new inventory, store auditing/physical inventory count.
 Sole employee providing sales support and fashion advising for prom, brides and pageant competitors.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT—Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 2009-2010
Medical Center for the mentally impaired.
Office Manager. Executive scheduling of appointments, medical prescription referral and file maintenance.
 Demonstrated confidentiality and attention to detail managing 1,000 current and past patient files.
 Managed scheduling on behalf of 10 medical staff and 200 patients.
Additional Information
Technologies: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Interests: Participated in over 700 pageants within 20 years, new languages, traveling, sports, outdoors, social
events