Jen Jedrlinic

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Director, Education and Volunteer Relations at FPSA - Food Production Solutions Association

Potomac, Maryland, United States

Overview

Jen Jedrlinic is the Director of Education & Volunteer Relations at the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA). With a background in English from the University of Maryland, she specializes in creating high-impact educational programs and volunteer networks, focusing on practical, relevant content that addresses current industry challenges like technology and workforce transformation.

Jen is passionate about connecting with peers for personal and professional growth. She participates in groups like the Women’s Alliance Network, where she engages in meaningful discussions and draws inspiration from connecting with other thoughtful, driven women.

She is inspired to embody a leadership style that is both "warm and assertive. "

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Appreciative

Consensus Builder

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Practical Education Programs
Designs educational sessions for industry events that are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to real-world challenges.
Food Industry Challenges
Focuses on key industry issues such as workforce transformation, food safety, facility design, and evolving regulations.
Volunteer Management
Specializes in cultivating volunteer networks and designing systems to increase member participation and value within associations.

Media Appearances

Jen has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Director, Education and Volunteer Relations at FPSA - Food Production Solutions Association
8-2023 - 10-2024
Marketing Program Manager at BOWA - Design Build Experts
Parent Liaison & Events Manager at McLean School

Education

9-1995 - 5-1999
English from University of Maryland

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Insights For Selling To Jen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jen is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jen

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jen move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Jen take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Jen

Personality Compatibility


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