Paul Willett

Experience

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  ING (ReliaStar Financial)

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Internal Wholesaler

  The early portion of my professional career was spent in the financial services industry. My three years at ING/ReliaStar Financial was an excellent experience and provided me with a broad base of skills that would serve me well as I transitioned from the corporate world to owning my own business.In my time as an Internal Wholesaler and Advanced Marketing Consultant, I traveled throughout the country to provide product and sales training to our top producers, in addition to building relationships with producers to establish long-term business growth and retention. While I loved providing training to our outstanding representatives, the highlight of my time with ReliaStar may well have been the opportunity to assist in the development of a number of our variable products, which allowed me to participate in a very unique experience within the industry. Show less

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  Paul Willett International Hockey Training

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2014

  Managing Partner/Lead Instructor

  After coaching my first hockey team at the age of nineteen, I knew I wanted to someday make a living helping others to become better athletes and people both on and off the ice. For thirteen years, I was able to live my dream as my hobby and passion became my career. My company provided training and consulting services to hockey clubs and associations throughout North America. I handled all aspects of sales and marketing for the company and was the lead on-ice instructor in the majority of our training sessions. Among my achievements:✔ Provided training to over 9,000 players and coaches in over 40 unique locations✔ Nationally recognized speaker for USA Hockey, providing training for over 14,000 coaches✔ Author of two hockey drill manuals and contributor to several other publications✔ Coached and trained athletes at the youth, high school, junior, collegiate, and professional levels Show less

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  Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Head Women's Hockey Coach (Interim)

  During the 2008-2009 hockey season, I was able to achieve a lifelong goal by heading up a NCAA Division I hockey program. This season represented not only the pinnacle of my coaching career, but also the most enjoyable year of my life, working with a group of tremendously talented individuals who overcame many obstacles and came together to form an outstanding team. Among our achievements during this exceptional season:✔ The first playoff game win in program history✔ The first playoff series win in program history✔ The first WCHA Final Face-Off appearance in program historyIt has been gratifying to watch members of this exceptional group go on to achieve further success in athletics (including two Olympians), coaching, and business. Show less

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  BMW of North America, LLC

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

  BMW Client Advisor/Finance Advisor
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  BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac of Sioux Falls

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2024

  Sales Manager