Experience

Hoekstra Transportation Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Director of School Bus Solutions

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States



Precision Data Products, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Managing costs of acquisition and the lifecycle of hardware, associated supplies, software and even PPE can be a challenge for any business. At Precision, we simplify the process - and save you money at the same time.



Providence Life Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Relations Director

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  West Michigan We are proud to be called to provide West Michigan Seniors with the care and living they need and deserve. Working with family members, health professionals, discharge planners, and rehabilitation facilities, we provide an easy and seamless transition for seniors and their families at Emerald Meadows, Royal Atrium Inn, and Royal Park Place. We enhance the lives of those we serve with opportunities for top quality, Christian care at every level: - Retirement Living - Assisted… Show more We are proud to be called to provide West Michigan Seniors with the care and living they need and deserve. Working with family members, health professionals, discharge planners, and rehabilitation facilities, we provide an easy and seamless transition for seniors and their families at Emerald Meadows, Royal Atrium Inn, and Royal Park Place. We enhance the lives of those we serve with opportunities for top quality, Christian care at every level: - Retirement Living - Assisted Living - In-Home Care and Hospice - Memory Care - Rehabilitation - Skilled Nursing My role is to facilitate essential connections through personal delivery of our points of differentiation in service and care, to the professionals in our community who will assist us in enhancing lives. Providence Life Services will make a meaningful difference for those we serve. Take a closer look by visiting us in Grand Rapids at Emerald Meadows, 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546. Call 616-954-2366. Show less



Lasers Resource

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Enterprise Account Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2019

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Account Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2019

  Grand Rapids MI Lasers Resource is an HP & Xerox reseller specializing in helping organizations realize cost savings related to their print and imaging environments. I assist local companies to accomplish these savings by consolidating budgets, right-sizing imaging fleets and helping to better-manage their imaging consumables and service.



Safigel, Avalon, and ChromaGen Vision

• Area Sales Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area As an Independent Contractor, I represented these brands to Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Opticians and Retail Optical, throughout Michigan. New Business Development, Prospecting, Market Analysis and Forecasting were key skills developed and deployed.



PEC Technologies

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Sales Consultant, Mobile Automation

  • Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

  Marketing a portable barcode scanner with software that completely automates sales forces that work in Pharmaceutical, Beauty Care, and Medical Devices. Also marketing a tool that these reps can offer clients to automate replenishment ordering, to save time and increase sales revenue. Improvement of processes and cost savings in: Contact Lenses and Medical Devices(doctors' offices and suppliers and distributors), Health Care (doctor's offices and distributors), Dental (offices and… Show more Marketing a portable barcode scanner with software that completely automates sales forces that work in Pharmaceutical, Beauty Care, and Medical Devices. Also marketing a tool that these reps can offer clients to automate replenishment ordering, to save time and increase sales revenue. Improvement of processes and cost savings in: Contact Lenses and Medical Devices(doctors' offices and suppliers and distributors), Health Care (doctor's offices and distributors), Dental (offices and distributors), Beauty Care Industry. Custom automation for any sales force. Show less



Lincare Home Infusion

• Area Manager, Marketing and Sales

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  I work with Physicians and Hospitals to provide excellent patient outcomes through provision of infusion services (any therapy that can be administered through an IV or an enteral feeding tube) in the patient's home. This saves time and money for patients and physicians alike, plus provides patients with superior care in the best possible environment: their home.



Co Optical Ltd.

• Area Sales Manager

  • 2000 - 2007

  Solely responsible for all revenue in the state of Michigan. Total revenues grew over 3000% during my tenure. Contact lenses were the principal product, company was a distributor for all manufacturers and brands.



Meijer

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Manager, Advertising Department

  • Mar 1996 - Nov 1999

  Managed a staff of ten, and a total media budget for 170 retail supercenters in the midwest. Media budget exceeded $158 million. Developed partnership programs internally with Merchandise managers to stretch media spending and provide sales lift. Developed and managed partnership programs with outside vendors and suppliers to create retail sales lift throughenhancements to media buys.



Wesley-Jessen Corp

• Territory Manager

  • 1987 - 1996

  Drove Sales of contact lenses within the private practices of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. Attained top performance level Sales Elite Status within 30 months. Was named Territory Manager of the month on numerous occasions, and Territory Manager of the Year.