Jessica Herring, MBA

Membership Sales Account Executive • Offered the first outside sales position under the current president, Mr. Todd Murphy. • Closing rate of 50% B2B sales. • Increased sales revenue by $7000 in 6 weeks with 70% in new business and 30% in renewals. • Sold renewals and new business yearly memberships using referral base, cold-calling, and networking methods to establish new clients. Focused on face-to-face, phone, mail, and email techniques to regain commitments from expired and prior Jefferson Chamber of Commerce members. • Solicited and qualified key members and business owners in the Jefferson Parish area and surrounding areas to increase sales by word-of-mouth marketing technique. Membership Sales Intern • Attended networking events – Board of Directors meeting and TPC Golf Classic. • Worked with the Director of Sales, I met new, potential, and existing members to learn the benefits of membership of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. • Social media based networking, prospecting, and referrals

Surveyed homes door to door for the Federal Consent Decree for the New Orleans Police Department •Participated in scientific research for a Federal Judge •Completed 100% of the specified contract within time restraints

• Direct B2B sales as a staff member of a start-up operation in the New Orleans and surrounding areas • Closing rate of 60% • Worked with the editorial and creative team of a new magazine by selling advertising space by prospecting, cold calling, qualifying, and pursuing new leads through networking connections such as BNI and door-to-door B2B. • Provided media design assistance, negotiated pricing, scheduled sales orders.

Performed in the top 15% among fellow servers. Stayed alert for customer requests and was prompt to address them to ensure great customer service and repeat business.

Hired as an expert in the children’s section. Key resource to booksellers and customers. Met or exceeded sales goals for Children’s Department.

of Operations for CCL Fantasy Ship •Made arrangements for all five day cruises out of the New Orleans port for The Carnival Cruise Line. Provided advice and pricing on destinations and packages to clients. Attended to client’s queries both by phone and via the Internet. Sold and organized large group cruise packages to guarantee lowest price. Explained various ports-of-call, cabin options, and cruise line operations to new-comers and experienced travelers in a presentation format. • Established on-board cruise lodging specifications while generating increased sales.  

My UNO days are some of my fondest memories! I am a proud UNO Alumni! The education I received here was top notch and a great foundation for my MBA.