Experience

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  Young life leadership

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2007

  Young life leader

  Lead meetings and discussions about content at handPrepared materials to present to members and kidsFacilitated group discussion and lead kids as a role model.Went to conferences, and worked with area directors.

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  Driftstl.com

  Apr 2005 - Nov 2013

  Administrator and organizer

  Organized, and managed motorsports and drifting events across St. Louis market.Leader and Manager of public online forum, solved problems among members, and managed contentonline.Worked with team members and events hosts to setup, plan, and organize drifting events.

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  Longhorn steakhouse

  Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Server

  ServerAnticipated needs of guests and served them with hospitality and efficiencyResolved guest complaints by listening and suggesting ways to remedy the issue to ensure repeat business

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  Alpine shop

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2009

  Sales associate

  Listened attentively to customers to determine exact needs and aided them in purchasing decisionsTailored sales discussions to address each customer's diverse needs and expectationsWorked with management to improve employee satisfaction with the work environment and customer serviceListened to customers needs, and helped them select a product that would best suit them.

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  Jdmhookup.com

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2011

  Assist sales and marketing

  I worked with Dewey, the owner of JDMHookup, to market and sell the products that he personallyimports directly from Japan. I was pivotal in helping JDMHookUp build themselves as a brand and takemarket share early in a growing opportunity.

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  Momentum cycles

  May 2008 - Dec 2022

  Sales specialist

  I worked with Momentum Cycles for 14 years. Simply put, I love helping people enjoy bikes and cycling. I believe that new bike day is one of the best days ever, and everyone deserves a new bike. I love the work involved with helping others make the choice for healthier living and appreciating the outdoors. Working one on one with customers to get setup with the best equipment and appreciate the whole experience that is new bike shopping and riding. I have been in a few different roles, but now mainly work by appointment with customers to discuss and build custom bikes. I work with customers to help understand their needs and design/build or help them pick the bike and equipment that best suites their needs and fits their desired budget. I mainly focus on mountain bikes, and custom bike builds, but will help customers with any cycling needs they have, and answer all questions up front and honestly. My goal as an employee at Momentum Cycles is to get as many people as possible experiencing cycling as much as they possibly can, and truly enjoy the process of picking a new bike or equipment as much as possible. More butts on bikes!! Show less

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  Reliv international

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Freelance video work

  Video Help for 2010 Conference Video-Phoenix.I worked along side of video director Rich Dean to help edit and splice video segments for the big 2010 conference in Pheonix.I used professional video equipment, as well as organizational skills to quickly work through months of footage and select specific segments.

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  St. louis motorsports

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Assistant parts manager

  Managed inventory and parts additions for service tickets for 8 brands, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini,Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lotus, Aston Martin, and Bugatti.I worked very closely with our service department and our tech's to make sure they have the parts theyneed in the time they need them. I do parts pick up, drop-off, and deliveries as needed, and work withcustomers to get them parts for their exotic car, as well as inventory management and ordering.

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  Ecolab

  Apr 2012 - now

  I am the Distributor Sales Development Manager working with the St. Louis and Central IL Sysco houses to grow and develop business for Ecolab. I grow partnerships with our distributor sales team to increase sales in my market through influence and training. I also manage the existing business between our 2 companies, through maintaining personal relationships with our larger customers and growing groups. I work with roughly 50 Ecolab field team members and 100 Sysco sales team and leadership to accomplish my goals. I have completed nearly 5 years in this role, accomplishing 100%-194% sales to target of my NBT goal each year. This accounts for just over 2 million in sold new business since 2019 alone, including the years during the Covid pandemic.In this role I have also completed Ecolab's Emerging Leaders program, where I have learned and developed leadership strength, team building skills, and connected with some of our executive leadership team on building the future of our organization. Show less I managed a large territory in St. Louis that I grew to over 1.3 million dollars, the largest territory in the STL South District.I was very successful with securing new business, averaging 2 new accounts per month, alongwith growing within my existing accounts. I was successful of achieving budget every year in this position while also being a driving force for my district to hit budget as well. I trained and developed new people to the role and was the dedicated trainer for my team during this position.Was responsible for direct sales, monthly sales to target, and annual sales to target.I was enrolled in the Career Track Program within Ecolab while in this role. Show less Entered the company as a Route Sales Manager for Ecolab, and I did sales, service, and installs for the St. Louis South area under Chris Smith and Mike Ebner. I have met and exceeded budget expectations every single year I was in this role. Working as an RSM, it taught me to build strong relationships with customers, and become a consultant to them to help streamline their business. I worked with customers to promote and efficiently maintain a clean and safe business for both their guests and staff. Show less

  • District Manager

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Distributor Sales Development Manager

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2024

  • Street Sales Development Manager

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Territory Manager

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2018

  • Route Sales Manager

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
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  Rusty wallace racing experience

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2020

  Exotic car driving instructor

  This was a seasonal contract position with the Dream Drive Exotic division of the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. I work as an Exotic Car driving instructor for a couple days a summer when they come to the St. Louis market, at the racetrack formally known as Gateway International Raceway. I work hand in hand with customers to help them achieve the best experience possible in their afternoon of driving an exotic car such as Lamborghini, Ferarri, McLaren, and Audi. I also occasionally will do ride-alongs for customer who just want to experience the vehicle driven at the limits on the small race track that we setup. What I loved the most about this position was being able to share in someone's dream to drive one of these cars, and the overall passion of motorsports in the racing world. Connecting with people through hobbies and passions and helping someone achieve lifetime goals of driving these cars was a very rewarding experience, and I look forward to working with Dream Drive next again in 2021. Show less

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  Outbound lighting llc

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

  Industry consultant & product testing/development

  I worked with Matt, the owner, on the initial stages of developing the brand and first product of Outbound Lighting. From industry insight, to customer expectations and needs of a new product in the industry. I provided feedback on products during development stages, and advised on changes as we worked on our first light. I co-managed the social media accounts and produced content for the IG and FB pages, as well as YouTube and other industry related community pages on behalf of OL. I worked with local cycling communities to sponsor events, races, and manage booths to demo product and provide information and gather sales opportunities with local shops.I also narrated and shot product demo videos for our very successful KickStarter campaign to launch the brand and product. Scouted and managed video shoot locations, and wrote and narrated the Kickstarter campaign, as can be seen on the YouTube video. Show less

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  World's okayest mountain bike podcast

  Apr 2020 - now

  Podcast host

  I co-host a Mountain Bike focused podcast with a couple of colleagues. We record regularly, and create content within the cycling industry circling around racing, riding, raising bike kids, family cycling, and latest and greatest industry technology. This is a part time passion endeavor, but have enjoyed working with my colleagues to grow the show over the years.