Jay Dedea

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About Jay Dedea

An accomplished professional and fun-loving person. Executive sales representative and educator with extensive experience in the education field. Self-motivated, persistent, and detail oriented. Works well independently or within a team. Possesses a passionate attitude, sold work ethic, commitment to building relationships, and innovative ideas targeted to clients’ needs. CAREER / ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY SALES - Managed inside and outside sales force. Developed strategic business plans, created sales forecasts, and marketed and managed territory for maximum profit. Created and conducted presentations/seminars for school district personnel and other professionals. Grew sales through warm and cold prospecting, earning second place among all sales force nationally – Talon Award and Eagle Award. Revitalized warehouse activity resulting in 30% increase in turn-time and employee retention. Highlighted in national company publication for excellence in sales. Launched branch office. EDUCATION / COACHING - Taught Reading / Language Arts in public school system, mostly in Title I schools. Designed and implemented Best Practices literacy program based on dual-teacher classroom. Applied cross-functional teaming techniques and strategies encouraging score improvement. Increased student achievement by two grade levels and improved self-confidence in the process through proficiency in Differentiated Instruction. Increased standardized test scores in 75% of students. Established after-school care/tutoring program and managed tutors. Coached college football and high school basketball. Founded Father/Son basketball experience with former NBA players, coordinated trips to games, and arranged students meeting those NBA players. Created first ever youth basketball league for elementary students.