Jessica Block

Experience

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  Grand Casino Mille Lacs

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  Casino Marketing Executive

  Created proposals for event approval including cost analysis budget and expected ROI.Formed promotions based on research of client preferences, monitored response and generated reports to validate.Communicate and collaborate with marketing team to ensure consistency and effectiveness of work and goal realization.Monitor and update departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.

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  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2013

  Executive Casino Host

  Effectively utilize marketing techniques to exceed set goals of continued YoY growth of top 20% clients while building new business development of minimum 10%.Build, develop and manage brand loyalty and cross product sales by maintaining contact with clients through personal, verbal, written and electronic communication.Assist with promotions and events from planning through execution.Communicate and collaborate with teammates to ensure consistency and effectiveness of work and goal realization.Resolve guest disputes and service satisfaction issues. Show less

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  CarHop Auto Sales and Finance

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  Branch Manager

  Manage my staff to the highest efficiency by continued leadership and skill development in marketing, sales, client and vendor relationships, service and retention. -Increased proficiency overall at three branch locations: 22%, 34% and 67% - 0% Attrition, achieved by 4 Branch Managers Nationally Create promotions and community awareness to strengthen our brand which built client confidence:-Increased referrals by 18% in 3 months, and increased return customers at three branchesNurtured my staff to help them develop into stronger leadership roles in the Company - including the mentorship and development of the Sales Rep to Branch ManagerWon the nationwide contest for growth in sales for YoY - over 50 branches in 13 States Show less

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  Mediacom Communications

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Commercial Account Manager

  Being the face of the organization in my Community to assist in integrating proper Business Solutions to current and potential clients. Telecommunications is a fast-paced and ever changing industry with new innovations daily. I bridge the commercial needs and wants into real delivery of product and solutions to fit each individual businesses needs for today, as well as a continued growth into the future.

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  Caresfield

  Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Sales Executive

  · Prospect and develop non-acute customers, GPO partners, and distributors to deliver product information, give presentations, and build lasting partnerships with such prospects.· Establish key relationships with distribution partners to negotiate distribution terms and points-of-contact for critical distribution-related activities· Ensure distribution contracts and terms are communicated and managed in an organized and accessible way for stakeholders across the organization· Plan and organize daily sales call activities to optimize the use of time and maximize the achievement of SBD objectives. · Utilize SalesForce CRM system for all activities and pipeline reporting.· Represent PlatinumCode products and solutions at local, regional, and national meetings and tradeshows.· Strategize with Senior Directors on GPO-related RFPs and Pricing/Quote Requests Show less

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  State of Minnesota

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Department of Human Services Contract

  6-Month Contract for MN Health Insurance Pro Rep 2Complete initiated task team to update and implement revisions to State Healthcare program and qualifications.

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  Vector Pathways

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

  Senior Sales Development and Inside Sales Manager

  Coupling our educational experience with technical expertise, we created the perfect team to take on the challenge of transforming community service and internship learning. Our team is made up of superintendents, principals, counselors, teachers, ed-tech experts, and programmers from across the country. Together, we have created the perfect solution for this core problem in education. When we started Transeo, we knew that we had the potential to make a genuine, positive, and authentic impact on students across the country. Today, we’re doing exactly that as we help students from all over transform themselves and their communities.My role provided the foundation in business development, marketing and sales, to take the company from $18K ARR to $1.4M ARR in two years with a two person team. Thriving in the strart up culture, everyday there are foundational changes being made in education which keeps my position challenging and exciting. Through a deep consultative approach, I reach out to various levels of educators to bridge teams in developing the customizable tool to empower experiential learning, graduation pathways, service and work-based learning, etc. ensuring EVERY STUDENT has a viable and successful path long after graduation, no matter their course - military, workforce, technical or university education.- Increase ARR from $18.5K to $1.4M in Two Years- Onboarded Remote and On-Site Sales and Marketing Team- Collaborated with top leadership for next growth stage including development of Company core values and strategic plan Show less

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  W2T.io

  Apr 2022 - now

  VP of Engagement