Jo Eichhorn Smith

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Tutor and Project Manager at Freelance

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Jo is a results-driven project manager with a unique background transitioning from education to operations. A graduate of Columbia University and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, she excels in process improvement and stakeholder coordination. Colleagues describe her as a calm, solutions-focused superstar who seamlessly pivots between different professional environments.

She is passionate about creating systems that help people succeed, a thread that connects her past work as an educator and mentor with her current focus on project management. Jo actively supports her professional community by sharing resources and celebrating the success of her peers and friends online.

Jo is multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, and English.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Generous

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Project Management
Currently pursuing Scrum Master and CAPM certifications and has shared resources about the PMP exam, indicating a deep interest in formal project management methodologies.
Language Education
Previously led a two-year initiative that increased language proficiency by 300% and designed eLearning content for language educators.
Process Improvement
Describes herself as a "Creator of systems for success" and has a background in developing standardized operating procedures to improve consistency and streamline processes.

Media Appearances

Jo has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Tutor and Project Manager at Freelance
1-2024 - 7-2025
Operations Coordinator at Webster Groves School District
8-2019 - 12-2023
Project Manager & Learning Specialist at Ferguson-Florissant School District
8-2014 - 9-2017
Teaching Assistant and Student at University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Onboarding Manager and Mentor at MERS / Goodwill

Education

8-2005 - 5-2009
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Columbia University
9-2012 - 5-2016
Master's degree from University of Missouri-Saint Louis

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Exp : 9 Location : St Louis, Missouri, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Tutor and Project Manager at Freelance
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Insights For Selling To Jo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jo is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jo

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jo move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jo take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jo

Personality Compatibility


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