Jodi Collier Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

Launchpad is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. With 180 members collectively investing $10M per year we are the largest angel investing group in the Northeast and one of the top three most active groups in the United States. My primary responsibilities include communicating with members and entrepreneurs, ensuring a smooth deal flow process and managing the logistical details of our busy operation. I also organize events and educational programs and facilitate diligence efforts.

Established language learning school in Toronto ahead of deadline and under budgetIndependently managed site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction and furnishing of 8000 square foot property

Responsible for creating and producing 4 week programs for thousands of teen-age students from 30 different countries to learn English and explore American and/or Canadian culture while living with volunteer familiesManaged $6 million program budget; led financial assessment and made changes to reduce costs significantlyProvided strategic vision and effective leadership to staff of 150 in North America as well as internationally colleagues during 9/11 challenge through verbal and written communication

Managed over 20 customer service representatives and 300 field staff: initiated motivational training and development programs that lead to 150% increase in productiviityCreated and implemented marketing plans and sales initiatives which helped grow revenues 31% to $16 millionPlanned, organized and lead international sales and program development meetings for hundreds of participants

Champion was acquired by International Paper after my time there. I held a variety of sales and marketing roles.

Evaluated business opportunities and strategic plans and pricing for $1.2 billion product lineCoached and advised team of 25 sales reps to interpret, negotiate and close on profitable businessProvided internal consulting services regarding competitors, customers and the business environment

Prospected new opportunities for recently launched product as member of elite team of sales repsDeveloped Southeast sales territory; successfully penetrated key accounts including Coca-Cola, UPS, and Citicorp generating significant revenue within first several months

Managed 15 key accounts in the mid-Atlantic area; increased sales revenue by 42% to $14 million in 2 yearsIdentified and secured several new, on-going pieces of business with annual sales exceeding $3M

Administrative duties, letter writing, research

Ba, Political Science

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