Experience

Ceiling Pro International

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Account Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Eden Prairie, MN Ceiling Pro has evolved into the Midwest's top full service specialty cleaning company. Our proprietary products, equipment and cleaning techniques are being used worldwide giving us the advantage for our local service teams to use here in the Midwest. No matter what the surface we make available the most up-to-date cleaning and refurbishing methods. I am lucky enough to be able to offer outstanding service and results to our local industries.



Minneapolis Officials Association

• High School Official Basketball/Football

  • 2015 - Present

  High school level registered basketball and football official for the state of Minnesota.



Life

• Husband

  • 1995 - Present



First Income Advisors

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  Eden Prairie First Income Advisors is the fastest growing Field Marketing Office in the industry that reaches out to agents that want more for their clients and themselves. We offer a system that makes the most for their clients so they never have to worry about will there be enough later on.



Pearl Park Football Athletic Association

• Coach

  • 2010 - Oct 2015

  Pearl Park South Minneapolis For 5 seasons coached football dealing with grades from 2nd - 7th grade.



U.S. Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Small Business Specialist

  • Nov 2012 - 2014

  Columbia Heights, MN Providing solutions and service to Minnesota's small business sector by using the products and backing of US Bank.



Freightquote

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Rep.

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

  Roseville, MN Freight specialist with #1 Online logistics company, working with over 15,000 carriers and handling LTL, TL and Intermodal forms of shipping.



U.S. Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2011

  Regional Sales Manager/ Out Bound Sales Group Brought on board to increase overall production of pilot sales program that reaches out to current customer data base of 15,000,000+. • Lead the way in creating a new sales training that was needed by developing sales scripts and techniques. This increased sales effectiveness by focusing more on consultative sales techniques then product and systems. • Increased revenue of team month after month, exceeding past numbers. Leading to highest… Show more Regional Sales Manager/ Out Bound Sales Group Brought on board to increase overall production of pilot sales program that reaches out to current customer data base of 15,000,000+. • Lead the way in creating a new sales training that was needed by developing sales scripts and techniques. This increased sales effectiveness by focusing more on consultative sales techniques then product and systems. • Increased revenue of team month after month, exceeding past numbers. Leading to highest return in group’s history. Show less



ECA MARKETING

• Sales Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

  2008 to 2009 a national marketing company specializing in over 50 fixed annuity and life insurance carriers. Hired as the company’s initial sales manager, leading the Fixed Annuity sales division; tasked with training and increasing product knowledge and sales techniques. * Spearheaded the use of new and proven technology to advance sales productivity and operations, specifically recommended an updated phone system that allowed for better training and call tracking. * Enhanced… Show more 2008 to 2009 a national marketing company specializing in over 50 fixed annuity and life insurance carriers. Hired as the company’s initial sales manager, leading the Fixed Annuity sales division; tasked with training and increasing product knowledge and sales techniques. * Spearheaded the use of new and proven technology to advance sales productivity and operations, specifically recommended an updated phone system that allowed for better training and call tracking. * Enhanced overall office morale by serving as the primary contact between administrative and sales staffs, improving communications and conflict resolution. Show less



ADVISORS INSURANCE GROUP

• Director of Marketing

  • Jul 2004 - Jan 2008

  2004 to 2008 a national marketing company specializing in insurance products Director of Marketing Assumed additional responsibilities over time, from initially bringing the sales team up to speed with solid sales techniques and product knowledge to eventually managing the entire 40-person office, with a focus on the 15-member sales team. Oversaw recruiting, training, administration, and graphic design. Handled escalations and the recruitment of high net worth clients… Show more 2004 to 2008 a national marketing company specializing in insurance products Director of Marketing Assumed additional responsibilities over time, from initially bringing the sales team up to speed with solid sales techniques and product knowledge to eventually managing the entire 40-person office, with a focus on the 15-member sales team. Oversaw recruiting, training, administration, and graphic design. Handled escalations and the recruitment of high net worth clients and agents. Directly involved in providing input and creating graphic layouts for marketing plans for the company’s clients. Performed voice-over work on advertising projects. Designed and conducted presentations at various events, seminars, and functions. Produced over $1 million in personal business. * Generated increased production in both premium and hours worked by employees after creating an innovative compensation plan for the marketing group that promoted improvement versus complacency. * Successfully trained an in-house rep to become a recruiting manager—eventually becoming one of the company’s premier recruiters. * Introduced weekly training sessions and open forum meetings to enhance product and market knowledge. Established proper training procedures for new hires, creating a performance benchmark. Authored and developed scripts for the sales force on product sales, recruiting, and objection handling. Show less



Allianz Life

• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Trainer

  • Feb 1998 - Jun 2004

  Sales & Marketing Trainer / Phone Rep / FasTeam Rep / Policy Administrator Initially performed policy administration, working with client files and questions (1999); selected to serve on a newly developed client phone team to handle policy questions and problems (1999-2000); and promoted to be a part of the FasTeam, a marketing team that dealt directly with over 200,000 field agents on a daily basis—led internal sales (2000-2002). Finally, became the second member of… Show more Sales & Marketing Trainer / Phone Rep / FasTeam Rep / Policy Administrator Initially performed policy administration, working with client files and questions (1999); selected to serve on a newly developed client phone team to handle policy questions and problems (1999-2000); and promoted to be a part of the FasTeam, a marketing team that dealt directly with over 200,000 field agents on a daily basis—led internal sales (2000-2002). Finally, became the second member of an innovative internal/external training team that provided product sales training for over 50 new FasTeam members and over 100 external marketers (2002-2004). Quickly adapted to the insurance industry (with no prior industry experience). * Led new product introductions (performed presentations for the company); developed and instructed product sales practices/approaches to the outside sales force, which assisted in the sales of billions of dollars in premium of fixed annuities. Show less



PRO TIRE AND

• Shop Manager / Sales Rep

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  an automotive customization business; Handled front-office sales and customer requests. Supervised shop employees, organizing and enforcing job/time requirements, and handled work orders. Worked with customers on their auto needs and upgrades. Participated in trade shows to increase sales. * Drove annual sales to over $2 million through improved daily work organization and advertising.