Jay Webster Email & Phone Number

Travelers Rest, South Carolina, United States

Greater Chicago Area

-Developed the initial grant, distributed press releases, and built awareness of emerging new technology concept that received $35,000 in monetary awards from Health Resources and Services Administration.-Lead writer on grant proposals and fundraising appeal campaigns that have collectively raised over $25,000+ in revenues.-Lead contributor to grant development and outreach strategy that resulted in Social Venture Partners Chicago 2018 Judges Award.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and testing candidates while building candidate relationships with financial and accounting professionals. Collaborate to deliver experienced, efficient, and effective talent in a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to:• Accounts Payable (All Levels)• Accounts Receivable (All Levels)• Billing (All Levels)• Payroll (All Levels)• Bookkeeper• Credit and Collections (All Levels)• Financial Analyst• Staff and Senior Accountants• Staff and Senior Internal Audit• Staff and Senior Tax Accountants

Greater Chicago Area

Engaged C-Level technology executives at Fortune 1000 companies through cold calling and referrals to promote value of attending executive-level strategic networking summits. Generated and grew prospective client base through extensive research and consistent monitoring of market trends, networking sites, and news/press releases, as well as understanding of competing products and services. Acquired clients for summit participation through active listening and understanding of clients' needs and identifying programs best suited to clients' needs. Maintained client information with focus on accuracy and detail. Communicated client feedback to colleagues to implement and grow summit quality. Improved customer service skills by maintaining contact with clients to ensure a satisfactory experience in periods leading up to programs. Gathered post-event client feedback on summit experience, and communicated feedback to peers across divisions.

Greater Chicago Area

Solicited donations by phone and in-person for a not-for-profit organization. Address objections and concerns, presenting benefits to donors. Conducted in depth research to evaluate organizations appropriate for grant solicitation. Performed grant writing and administrative duties. • Developed improved sense of organization needs and market opportunities by researching and writing grants.Grants written resulted in funding that directly benefited existing organization programs and services.

Generated leads using online resources and lists. Prospected executive-level clients in the defense, energy, and utility industries to promote business intelligence conferences. Managed a complex sales cycle that required follow up prior to closing. Offered discounts for a first-call close when appropriate. Listened carefully to understand and speak to each client’s motivations and objections. Promoted features (guest speakers, networking) that brought value to an intangible sale. Scheduled clients for conferences, entering data with attention to detail and accuracy. Collaborated with co-workers in sharing market information/client feedback and adapting marketing strategies. • Ranked in top 10 for conference sales in North America for 2010.• Played a key role on a team that introduced a best-selling new product that targeted defense contractors and military officers. • Recruited clients who became speakers on future programs.• Frequently recognized by clients for ability to understand complex industries.• Demonstrated flexibility in learning a broad product line and offering clients options that closed sales. • Improved presentations and built rapport with clients by speaking to prospects with an understanding of industry trends and news.

Promoted to Senior Sales Executive after acheiving sales targets within three months of employment.

Recruited and scheduled guests for a morning radio program. Conducted research for investigative interviews on issues of local impact.

Provided coverage of the Wisconsin State Legislature in Madison, WI for various regional print media outlets.-Reported on public hearings and reactions from regional legislators in the readerships of The Ashland Daily Press and The Janesville Gazette.-Contributor to Wisconsin farming publication The Country Today.-Contributed research assistance and interviews for numerous articles appearing in the Wisconsin magazine Capitol Report Wisconsin.

B.A., English Language And Literature/Letters

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