Aaron McElroy
Senior Account Executive - II at Access Systems, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Sheri V.
Aaron is absolutely amazing! He always went above and beyond. Excellent communication skills with a great ability to personally connect and make you feel as more of a friend than just another recruit. He always made time to answer questions and if he didn’t know the answer he would get it quickly! I highly recommend him for any recruitment need! Thank you Aaron for everything! You are a true one of a kind recruiter and the best that I have ever encountered!
Shreyas C.
In the short time that I have had the privilege to work with Aaron, I have found him to be extremely personable yet professional at the same time. Aaron truly wants the best for the people he recruits and the clients that he serves. He is a diligent, resourceful, inspirational and most important an individual with the highest integrity. He's a recruitment professional with a 360 degree approach to the process. Through regular 'check ins' Aaron remains in contact with both employers and potential candidates encouraging candidates to communicate frequently. It's a pleasure to work with Aaron. I would highly recommend both employers and potential candidates work with a professional recruiter that builds strong, lasting relationship.
Sheri V.
Aaron is absolutely amazing! He always went above and beyond. Excellent communication skills with a great ability to personally connect and make you feel as more of a friend than just another recruit. He always made time to answer questions and if he didn’t know the answer he would get it quickly! I highly recommend him for any recruitment need! Thank you Aaron for everything! You are a true one of a kind recruiter and the best that I have ever encountered!
Shreyas C.
In the short time that I have had the privilege to work with Aaron, I have found him to be extremely personable yet professional at the same time. Aaron truly wants the best for the people he recruits and the clients that he serves. He is a diligent, resourceful, inspirational and most important an individual with the highest integrity. He's a recruitment professional with a 360 degree approach to the process. Through regular 'check ins' Aaron remains in contact with both employers and potential candidates encouraging candidates to communicate frequently. It's a pleasure to work with Aaron. I would highly recommend both employers and potential candidates work with a professional recruiter that builds strong, lasting relationship.
Sheri V.
Aaron is absolutely amazing! He always went above and beyond. Excellent communication skills with a great ability to personally connect and make you feel as more of a friend than just another recruit. He always made time to answer questions and if he didn’t know the answer he would get it quickly! I highly recommend him for any recruitment need! Thank you Aaron for everything! You are a true one of a kind recruiter and the best that I have ever encountered!
Shreyas C.
In the short time that I have had the privilege to work with Aaron, I have found him to be extremely personable yet professional at the same time. Aaron truly wants the best for the people he recruits and the clients that he serves. He is a diligent, resourceful, inspirational and most important an individual with the highest integrity. He's a recruitment professional with a 360 degree approach to the process. Through regular 'check ins' Aaron remains in contact with both employers and potential candidates encouraging candidates to communicate frequently. It's a pleasure to work with Aaron. I would highly recommend both employers and potential candidates work with a professional recruiter that builds strong, lasting relationship.
Sheri V.
Aaron is absolutely amazing! He always went above and beyond. Excellent communication skills with a great ability to personally connect and make you feel as more of a friend than just another recruit. He always made time to answer questions and if he didn’t know the answer he would get it quickly! I highly recommend him for any recruitment need! Thank you Aaron for everything! You are a true one of a kind recruiter and the best that I have ever encountered!
Shreyas C.
In the short time that I have had the privilege to work with Aaron, I have found him to be extremely personable yet professional at the same time. Aaron truly wants the best for the people he recruits and the clients that he serves. He is a diligent, resourceful, inspirational and most important an individual with the highest integrity. He's a recruitment professional with a 360 degree approach to the process. Through regular 'check ins' Aaron remains in contact with both employers and potential candidates encouraging candidates to communicate frequently. It's a pleasure to work with Aaron. I would highly recommend both employers and potential candidates work with a professional recruiter that builds strong, lasting relationship.
Credentials
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The University of Iowa Student to Employed Professional (STEP) Certificate of Completion
Mark Warner (Director of Financial Aid), Cindy Seyfer (Director of Student Employment), Josh Frahm (UI STEP Course Instructor)May, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Access Systems, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Account Executive - II
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Jan 2023 - Present
Access Systems is locally owned and managed that offers custom, integrated technology solutions to streamline business efficiency. Since 1986, we have been helping businesses of all sizes become more efficient in their business processes. Just as we have grown in size, we have also grown in capabilities. We began by only offering IT solutions and today we provide managed services, copiers and printers, document imaging and telecommunications. In turn, we know satisfied employees will… Show more Access Systems is locally owned and managed that offers custom, integrated technology solutions to streamline business efficiency. Since 1986, we have been helping businesses of all sizes become more efficient in their business processes. Just as we have grown in size, we have also grown in capabilities. We began by only offering IT solutions and today we provide managed services, copiers and printers, document imaging and telecommunications. In turn, we know satisfied employees will put customers first, prioritizing their needs, and developing tailor-made solutions. Our headquarters is in Waukee, Iowa and we have 17 locations across Iowa and Nebraska. Awards and Accolades: 2022 - #6 Top Workplace for Mid-Sized Companies - Des Moines Register 2021 - #7 Top Workplace for Mid-Sized Companies - Des Moines Register 2020 - CEO Shane Sloan 99% Approval Rating (67 ratings) - Glassdoor 2019 - #1 Top Workplace for Mid-Sized Companies - Des Moines Register 2018 - #2 Top Workplace for Mid-Sized Companies - Des Moines Register 2018 - CEO Shane Sloan Named "Top Leader" of a Mid-Sized Company - Industry Analysts Personal Awards & Accolades: * Have sold over $2.0 million in hardware revenue YTD * Have brought on over 100+ net new customers YTD 2022 President's Club - Awarded for hitting my Annual Quota 2021 President's Club - Awarded for hitting my Annual Quota 2021 Sales Excellence Award 2019 President's Club - Awarded for hitting my Annual Quota 2019 Most Improved Sales Rep
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Senior Account Executive
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Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
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West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Ambassador
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Jun 2019 - Present
The West Des Moines Chamber was recently recognized as one of the top three chambers from a pool of twenty-four in Central Iowa. With more than 650 members, our strength lies in the diversity of our constituents, our workforce development initiatives and career skill building programs. The Chamber has programs for everyone in your organization. Share your challenges with people who understand and face many of the same issues. Explore best practices you can apply to your own… Show more The West Des Moines Chamber was recently recognized as one of the top three chambers from a pool of twenty-four in Central Iowa. With more than 650 members, our strength lies in the diversity of our constituents, our workforce development initiatives and career skill building programs. The Chamber has programs for everyone in your organization. Share your challenges with people who understand and face many of the same issues. Explore best practices you can apply to your own business. 2021 Lead Ambassador 2020 Co-Captain • Coordinated Chamber Member visits with my team to help welcome new members along with getting valuable feedback from existing members • Succeeded in attending Ribbon Cuttings for West Des Moines Chamber Members who were opening up a brand new facility/operation • Facilitated events like "Breakfast B4 Business" to allow other employees from companies to network together Show less The West Des Moines Chamber was recently recognized as one of the top three chambers from a pool of twenty-four in Central Iowa. With more than 650 members, our strength lies in the diversity of our constituents, our workforce development initiatives and career skill building programs. The Chamber has programs for everyone in your organization. Share your challenges with people who understand and face many of the same issues. Explore best practices you can apply to your own… Show more The West Des Moines Chamber was recently recognized as one of the top three chambers from a pool of twenty-four in Central Iowa. With more than 650 members, our strength lies in the diversity of our constituents, our workforce development initiatives and career skill building programs. The Chamber has programs for everyone in your organization. Share your challenges with people who understand and face many of the same issues. Explore best practices you can apply to your own business. 2021 Lead Ambassador 2020 Co-Captain • Coordinated Chamber Member visits with my team to help welcome new members along with getting valuable feedback from existing members • Succeeded in attending Ribbon Cuttings for West Des Moines Chamber Members who were opening up a brand new facility/operation • Facilitated events like "Breakfast B4 Business" to allow other employees from companies to network together Show less
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Access Systems, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Executive
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2021
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Insight Global
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Recruiter
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
• Opened up the 44th office for the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in North America by recruiting for clients such as Wells Fargo, Dupont Pioneer, GDIT, Microsoft, and ADP • Executed 200+ outbound calls per week to individuals in the job market to help recruit for customer service positions to high-level architects • Succeeded in finding 20+ candidates for our end clients’ team throughout my tenure – have made the company $11,000+ to this date from my year-to-date report • Generated new… Show more • Opened up the 44th office for the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in North America by recruiting for clients such as Wells Fargo, Dupont Pioneer, GDIT, Microsoft, and ADP • Executed 200+ outbound calls per week to individuals in the job market to help recruit for customer service positions to high-level architects • Succeeded in finding 20+ candidates for our end clients’ team throughout my tenure – have made the company $11,000+ to this date from my year-to-date report • Generated new leads by cold calling and setting up new meetings with potential hiring managers and established relationships – 60+ cold call meetings Awards and Accolades: 2017 – Best Places to Work in the United States – Comparably 2017 – Best CEOs in the United States – Comparably 2017 – Best Workplaces for Consulting & Professional Services – Fortune 2017 – Best of Staffing Client Award – Inavero 2017 – Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America as a 10 time honoree – Inc. 5000 Show less • Opened up the 44th office for the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in North America by recruiting for clients such as Wells Fargo, Dupont Pioneer, GDIT, Microsoft, and ADP • Executed 200+ outbound calls per week to individuals in the job market to help recruit for customer service positions to high-level architects • Succeeded in finding 20+ candidates for our end clients’ team throughout my tenure – have made the company $11,000+ to this date from my year-to-date report • Generated new… Show more • Opened up the 44th office for the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in North America by recruiting for clients such as Wells Fargo, Dupont Pioneer, GDIT, Microsoft, and ADP • Executed 200+ outbound calls per week to individuals in the job market to help recruit for customer service positions to high-level architects • Succeeded in finding 20+ candidates for our end clients’ team throughout my tenure – have made the company $11,000+ to this date from my year-to-date report • Generated new leads by cold calling and setting up new meetings with potential hiring managers and established relationships – 60+ cold call meetings Awards and Accolades: 2017 – Best Places to Work in the United States – Comparably 2017 – Best CEOs in the United States – Comparably 2017 – Best Workplaces for Consulting & Professional Services – Fortune 2017 – Best of Staffing Client Award – Inavero 2017 – Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America as a 10 time honoree – Inc. 5000 Show less
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Entertainment Cruises Inc.
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales and Guests Service Intern
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
• Handled mainly inbound calls servicing guests’ needs selling and upselling cruises around the country • Attained $71,450 in sales (14th out of 57 interns), $317.58 sales per hour (3rd best), 30.90% Conversion Rate (15th best), 15.19% Upsell Rate (13th best), 90.87% Sales Skills (12th best) • Created a 15 minute video called “The Life of an Intern” presented to the executive team • Handled mainly inbound calls servicing guests’ needs selling and upselling cruises around the country • Attained $71,450 in sales (14th out of 57 interns), $317.58 sales per hour (3rd best), 30.90% Conversion Rate (15th best), 15.19% Upsell Rate (13th best), 90.87% Sales Skills (12th best) • Created a 15 minute video called “The Life of an Intern” presented to the executive team
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University of Iowa Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Patient Escort/Valet
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Oct 2013 - May 2016
• Transported patients to their appointments • Aided patients or relatives in getting their food in the cafeteria • Ensured that patients got their medicine and in their cars safely • Transported patients to their appointments • Aided patients or relatives in getting their food in the cafeteria • Ensured that patients got their medicine and in their cars safely
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Clear View Window Washing
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Fort Dodge, Iowa
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Owner
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May 2013 - May 2016
• Expanded my business from 5 clients to over 30 in two years almost solely due to business referrals • Coordinated when to wash the client’s windows over the phone and/or in person which improved my communication skills immensely • Controlled quoting estimates for each house/business anywhere between $75 - $700 • Expanded my business from 5 clients to over 30 in two years almost solely due to business referrals • Coordinated when to wash the client’s windows over the phone and/or in person which improved my communication skills immensely • Controlled quoting estimates for each house/business anywhere between $75 - $700
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NAPA Auto Parts
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Assistant/ Delivery Driver
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Jan 2007 - 2016
• Stocked shelves with new car parts daily • Counted hundreds of parts on hand to make sure it matched with what it had on the computers • Provided quality customer service by delivering parts to other car businesses and services in a timely manner • Stocked shelves with new car parts daily • Counted hundreds of parts on hand to make sure it matched with what it had on the computers • Provided quality customer service by delivering parts to other car businesses and services in a timely manner
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City of Fort Dodge, Iowa Parks and Recreation
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Fort Dodge, Iowa
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Team Coach/Worker
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Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
• Mentored football, basketball and track camps • Coached/umpired 2nd-5th grade girls’ softball • Provided kids with feedback and advice to help excel their game • Mentored football, basketball and track camps • Coached/umpired 2nd-5th grade girls’ softball • Provided kids with feedback and advice to help excel their game
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Education
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University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing - Professional Sales and Sales Management