1. Jenna Steffel
500 Morning Rain Ave
Brandon, SD 57005 Cell: (605) 376-3019
SUMMARY
Solid, diversified and successful background in sales, marketing and management. Extensive experience working in
the medical, advertising and non-profit industries, Operations, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Customer
Relations. Clean, polished and professional presentation style both written and verbal as well as superior negotiator
and closer.
EXPERIENCE
Solid history of sales success
Small Business Start-up
Sales, marketing and management
Build relationships and trust w ith customers
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
PROFILE
Self motivated and passionate
Fosters Innovation & Team Building
Excellent Communication Skills
Emphasis w ith Staff Development
Outstanding Customer Relations
OTHER
Women in Leadership
QuickBooks/Microsoft Office
CS5
Word Press – Website maintenance
Raiser’s Edge software
EDUCATION
B.A. in Psychology, Communication Arts, Advertising – 1996
Hamline University; St. Paul, MN
Colligate Athlete
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(2014 – Current) Hibu, Sioux Falls, SD
Account Manager
Manage and retain over 300 business accounts and responsible for on-going support
Build, maintain and maximize SEO, SEM and Online Display campaigns for customers
Work with small and mid-size businesses to strategically plan their marketing, in order to maximize
their Return on Investment
Continually trained and educated on all marketing strategies in the digital realm
Oversee all aspects of website development creating a solid foundation for their marketing plan
Perform on-site advertising consultations for business accounts
Certified Google Adwords analyst
(2011 – 2014) Lifeline Family Center, Cape Coral, FL
Assistant Executive Director
Track, implement and oversee both operating budget as well as long-range budget
Monitor and develop all personnel and oversee and train all volunteers (150+)
Responsible for all agency marketing, fundraising and donor activity
Build and maintain relationships with both current and potential donors worth over $700,000.00 in
revenue annually
Write and present grants for future funding
Manage and organize program schedule for all daily activity
(2005 – 2007) Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Sioux Falls, SD
Senior Sales Consultant
Successfully completed extensive training programs for Dermatology & Neuroscience Divisions
Launched new products in both dermatology and neuroscience divisions
Worked diligently to establish strong professional relationships with key physicians
Awarded 2006 MVP, Performance Frontier Award, Team of the Year and Best in Class
2005 Area of the Year Award for top growth performance
Recognized as district team leader
2. 500 Morning Rain Ave Jenna Steffel
Brandon, SD 57005 Cell: (605) 376-3019
(2001 – 2005) Novartis Medical Nutrition, Sioux Falls, SD
Acute Care Account Executive
Achieved continual territory growth within assigned account responsibility
Developed and perfected sales presentations for a variety of medical professionals and departments
including: Surgeons, Pediatricians, Hospitalists, Administrators, Nurses and Pharmacists
Trained all relevant staff on the new products and devices
Displayed at all industry related events, in order to demonstrate products and devices, build stronger
relationships with key medical groups and support their related organizations
Set up and established new territory by: Devising a strategy to manage an undeveloped territory to
effectively and efficiently introduce the sales concept and products to the customers
Developed and valued strong customer relationships in order to build trust, integrity and long lasting
alliances throughout my entire customer community
Awarded Advanced Performance Status as well as won several sales awards
Participated in employee satisfaction panel~ developed and implemented plans to increase employee
satisfaction company-wide
Served as a Product Specialist during National Market meetings
(2002 – 2007) THE NEIGHBORS COFFEE HOUSE, Brandon, SD
Owner
Researched and developed entire business plan to open a non-franchised coffee house
Put together all documentation to receive funding to open the coffee house and incorporate the business
Responsible for all financial aspects of running the business
Interviewed and hired/terminated of employees
Researched, negotiated and selected all vendors that would be used to supply the entire business
Planned and managed all marketing and advertising for the Coffee House
Grew business by over 18% each year for 5 consecutive years
(1998-2001) VISUAL IMPACT Sioux Falls, SD
Account Executive
Pioneered a zero sales territory into a territory generating sales in excess of $300,000.00 within the first
year
Continued to grow the territory by 187% during the second year
Responsible for establishing sales contacts and outside sales meetings with corporate decision makers,
retailers, advertising agencies, sport venues as well as several other organizations
Created strong partnerships among cross-functional areas including design, print, product management
and shipping
(1997-1998) ADWARE SYSTEMS, Louisville, KY
Client Support/Account Development
Consulted clients on media buying software both in-house and on-site
Performed on-site training and consultation to advertising agencies regarding the media buying software
Responsible for on-going customer support
Designed software enhancements for media buying system
3. 500 Morning Rain Ave Jenna Steffel
Brandon, SD 57005 Cell: (605) 376-3019
(1995 -1997) CUB FOODS CORPORATE, Stillwater, MN
Media Buyer/Print Analyst
Updated and implemented Adware Software in order to bring all media buying in-house, and trained other
employees on the system
Solely responsible for coordinating and buying ad space for 105 corporate stores
Worked with approximately 30 newspapers
Worked individually with each newspaper and outdoor company to negotiate all contracts, annually totaling
over $14.5Million
Organized, charted and bought billboards for every market participating in campaigns
Assisted in buying radio and television spots for specific markets