Jena Smart
About Jena Smart
Jena Smart is the Director of Sales: New Business at Exploding Kittens, Inc. She has over a decade of experience in sales and business development, having held various roles at companies such as Crorey Creations, AVL, Ann Williams, and PlayMonster.
Current Role at Exploding Kittens
Jena Smart serves as the Director of Sales: New Business at Exploding Kittens, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence. Her focus includes identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients to enhance revenue growth.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to her current position, Jena Smart held several roles that contributed to her expertise in sales and business development. She worked at PlayMonster as a National Account Manager from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was a National Account Manager at Ann Williams from 2017 to 2022. Her earlier experience includes positions at AVL as a Proposal Coordinator and Inside Sales from 2015 to 2017, and at Crorey Creations, Inc. as an Account Manager and Business Development from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Jena Smart completed her Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services at Michigan State University from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on International Business from LSU Shreveport between 2017 and 2019. This educational foundation supports her career in sales and business strategy.
Career Timeline
Jena Smart's career spans over a decade, with significant roles in various companies. She began her career at Crorey Creations, Inc. in 2012, followed by a position at AVL in 2015. In 2017, she transitioned to Ann Williams, where she worked for five years. After a brief tenure at PlayMonster, she joined Exploding Kittens in 2022, where she continues to apply her skills in sales and business development.