Jackie Best

Experience

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  Kiawah Island Golf Resort

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

  Lead Pastry Cook at The Sanctuary Hotel

  * Responsible for production of desserts from start to finish for all banquets in hotel* Pastry cook for "The Jasmine Porch" restaurant* Created and implemented Spring 2007 dessert menu for "The Jasmine Porch" restaurant* Developed menu and produced items for weekly Sunday brunch* Supervised and trained employees at "The Jasmine Porch"

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  Performing Arts Dance & Supplies

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Administrative Assistant / Marketing & Events

  * Office duties included document preparation, filing and data entry.* Customer service experience included sales, giving tours of studio, and answering phones* Assisted retail manager in opening new dance supply store including merchandising, promotions and inventory* Organized celebrity dance seminars from initial setup through event day

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  Renewal Claim Solutions of Upstate NY & Greater New England

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2023

  Rebrand of Urban Valet Rebrand of NARD by Urban Valet

  • General Manager & Marketing Director

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Director Of Business Development

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2021
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  N A R D by Urban Valet

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  Business Development Manager

  NARD by Urban Valet is a world class textile restoration service provider. We help families affected by a fire, water, mold or other disaster. We work with your insurance company to clean your clothing, bedding, and other textiles affected. Covering Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, Jamestown, Elmira and Erie, PA.

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  Urban Valet Dry Cleaners

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2015

  Director of Business Development and Operations

  * Responsible for company-wide marketing plan, including events, promotions, and sales* Increase brand awareness* Cover sales region of Western and Central NY and Northern PA for restoration sales* Develop and grow Urban's Textile Restoration division through relationships in the Insurance Industry* Organize events including charity work, golf tournaments, and trade shows* Attend meetings for Insurance Associations and networking groups* Handle all aspects of company's social media presence including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, LinkedIn and e-Newsletters* Oversee and upgrade industry software as necessary* Train and supervise employees* Assist restoration team when needed as project manager on fire/water pack-outs; Handle deliveries and insurance billing. Show less

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  Insurance Club of Buffalo

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  Vice President

  Vice President, Ticket Sales & PR Chair for ICOB 2014-15#BUFIDAY15

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  Sellers Insurance

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Marketing & Service Coordinator

  * Individual Life, Disability, and LTC service from processing applications, through policy delivery and service including change of beneficiary, loan requests, and more.* Communications/Marketing duties include internal and external customer e-newsletters, managing company social media, and updating website. * Assist with management of agent licenses, appointments and CE registrations.

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  Bliss Bridal

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2021

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  Marketing & social media manager including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Email Marketing, YouTube, and more.

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  SERVPRO Team Skov

  Aug 2023 - now

  Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

  8 SERVPRO franchises and one goal: Make it like it never even happened for our customers! I focus on helping businesses plan for disaster before it strikes! If you're a risk manager, facilities manager or property manager, let's talk!SERVPRO of Middletown/New Britain SERVPRO of North & East Onondaga CountySERVPRO of Tarrytown/ElmsfordSERVPRO of Central AlbanySERVPRO of East SchenectadySERVPRO of East Albany, East GreenbushSERVPRO of Central Monroe County