Nick Robinson

Experience

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  Abbey Carpet

  Jun 2002 - Apr 2006

  Sales & Installation

  - Showroom sales- Exposition sales- Installation of flooring products

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  Ashco Exteriors Inc.

  May 2006 - Oct 2009

  National Sales Manager

  While at Ashco I served as the national sales manager for a company focused on storm damage and repair for residential properties damaged by storms. We worked with clients to repair and/or replace siding, roofing, windows, gutters, and other damaged structures. While at Ashco, my accomplishments included:- Top performing sales person for the three years I worked at Ashco- Primary sales approach was door-to-door - Created and managed sales reports- Worked with owners to ensure profitability- Trained new employees- Opened new office locations nationally- Led weekly sales meetings Show less

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  Zebra Mats

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

  Sales and Service Representative

  Zebra Mats is a martial arts facilities outfitter. While working there I:- Met or exceeded yearly sales goals- Consulted directly with clients on facility design and workout area configuration- Managed accounts through ACT- Piloted new customer relationship management (CRM) system

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  Hong Qiao International School(HQIS) - Rainbow Bridge International School(RBIS)

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

  Marketing & Admissions Manager

  Rainbow Bridge International School (RBIS) is moving campuses from a capacity of 450 to a capacity of 900 and re-branding to Hong Qiao International School (HQIS).- Collaborated with leadership to effectively align Marketing goals and strategies- Created and implemented strategic marketing plan- Effectively marketed S.T.E.A.M program (science, technology, engineering, arts & math)- Designed and managed new website- Lead team to successfully execute strategic marketing plan- Head coordinator for after school enrichment program- Created and managed social media- Refined and streamlined admissions processes- Brochure strategy and design- Organized and designed booths for school expositions- Monitored and assisted in maintaining a positive school climate Show less

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  Grand Canyon University

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  University Development

  - Work with intense activity in a defined territory to build direct relationships and ongoing communication within school districts and hospitals (superintendents, principals, professional development people, administrators, et al)- Coordinate and conduct on-site informational seminars for educators interested in obtaining a valuable and relevant advanced degree- Develop and execute the strategy and logistics necessary to cover a large geographic area with personally conducted informational seminars in an efficient and timely manner- Facilitate the circulation of informational materials through all appropriate channels within a territory- Acquire and utilize expertise in GCU's higher educational programs and be able to compare/contrast with other educational offerings- Understand the specific career needs and personal interests of educators and nurses and act as a subject matter expert capable of providing the level of communication necessary to assist educators in making well-informed decisions- Compel enrollment and work with the internal GCU enrollment team to enable a seamless enrollment process for educators- Discover new opportunities and develop innovative strategies to generate awareness of GCU's College of Education programs and to enhance enrollment- Meet and exceed enrollment projections and expectations- Contribute to enrollee experience and positively impact retention by acting as an advocate for GCU in a representative capacity Show less

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  Harvest Network of Schools

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  This position reports to the Chief of Administration and Human Capital and serves as part of Human Capital and the Talent Management team. The Director of Recruitment is responsible for acquiring and recruiting passionate and committed talent, to serve on the faculty of The Harvest Network of Schools. This position requires meeting annual recruitment goals, effective on-boarding of newly acquired talent; by developing a strategic plan to continually engage our talent prior to their start date.- Source qualified candidates to fill open positions- Created and managed Recruitment Action Plan to increase efficiency- Created and managed teacher development program with Metro State University- Managed teacher climate including creating surveys and acting as main liaison for affiliate group- Took on roles in marketing including website management, SEO and social media- Took on projects in admissions to help with efficiency and process refinement- Helped refine processes across many different functional areas- Prepared board reports and collected data Show less

  • Director of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Director of Talent Recruitment

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
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  Brightmont Academy

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

  Campus Director

  Enrollment Specialist- Cultivate long-term quality relationships with professionals and educators by sharing common goals for students’ success- Outreach to community and educate parents about our education services and achievementsDirector of Admissions- Personalize student programs that propose solutions for families and students- Maintain a balanced class-to-instructor scheduling that meet the elements of student solutions and balance attendance challenges- Campus Director / Program SupervisorSupervise, evaluate, and coach school staff and academic program- Provide a professional, productive, and positive environment to students, staff, families, professionals, and co-workers that ensure evidence-based reporting of growth and school of choice satisfaction Show less

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  Fuji Mats

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Sales, Operations, & IT Manager

  FUJI Mats provides consulting, design, and equipment to the national and international martial arts community. The role of Operations & IT Manager has helped expand my knowledge and balanced my skill set to be a contributor in all aspects of running a business.Special Projects:- Researched and successfully implemented a new CRM system which replaced and integrated multiple smaller and inefficient systems- Ongoing customization of the CRM to incorporate claims, inventory management, and process improvements- Created and implemented sales training manualsDay to Day Tasks:- Management and upkeep of the CRM system- Designing, quoting, and selling our entire product line- Project management for all sales reps- Cutting POs- Vendor relations- Claim management and customer service- Upkeep of the website (currently wordpress, moving to Shopify)- Ongoing sales training and support Show less

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  R&R Cultivation

  Jun 2018 - now

  President + Founder

  R&R Cultivation is a local grower in the Twin Cities that specializes in growing organic, gourmet mushrooms. Our urban Minnesota mushroom grow is located in New Hope, Minnesota.