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Ron Leland

Ron Leland

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Financial Associate at Thrivent

  • Education

    • Oregon State University

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      Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Exercise Science, Community Health, & Psychology

    • Oregon State University

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Health and Physical Education/Fitness

  • Experience

    • Saturn of Salem

      Apr 1996 - Mar 2001
      Sales Consultant

      Responsible for delivering high customer satisfaction while embracing the Saturn philosophy in order to meet or exceed vehicle needs of clientsDeveloped effective working relationships with clients by utilizing strong follow up strategies

    • Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

      Mar 2001 - Jan 2012
      Field Sales Executive II

      Obtained account revenues over $500,000 annually produced within Marion & Linn CountiesIncreased sales volume over prior year by 9% over goal in 2006, 16% over plan with new business in 2007, 58% over plan in June 2009, 42% increase in November 2012Wrote sales contracts for management and clients in order to procure increased revenue opportunitiesIdentified opportunities to negotiate pricing agreements for a variety of clients based upon their needsMaintained knowledge of current promotions and policies regarding payment Show less

    • Minuteman Press

      Sept 2013 - Nov 2014
      Sales & Marketing Executive

      Developed a sales pipeline of 693 prospects in 45 business days, over 630 were contacted in personResponsible for business development from Lake Oswego, OR to Salem, OR

    • Lee Enterprises

      Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
      Advertising Consultant

      Received accolades from publisher, managers, and teammates for excellence in appointment setting.Obtained 19 appointments when the goal was 12 - #1 standing compared to other sales reps.

    • Thrivent

      Jan 2019 - now
      Financial Associate

      For Thrivent social media guidelines and important disclosure information visit Thrivent.com/social.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FINRA Series 63

      Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
      Jun 2019

    • FINRA Series 6

      Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
      May 2019

    • World Class Sales Training

      Gannett Media Holdings
      Nov 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Hall of Fame Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Sep 2010 Exceeded revenue goal by 15% over prior year
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Hall of Fame Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Feb 2010 Exceeded revenue goal by 15% over prior year
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Advertising Employee of the Month Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Jul 2008 Recognized for outstanding achievement in the department for exceeding revenue goals
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Advertising Employee of the Month Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Oct 2006 Recognized for outstanding achievement in the department for exceeding revenue goals
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Advertising Employee of the Month Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager May 2006 Recognized for outstanding achievement in the department for exceeding revenue goals
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Advertising Employee of the Year Statesman Journal Advertising Director Jan 2006 Received the Advertising Employee of the Year award for showing impressive year over year revenue growth, maintaining a healthy account base, being one of the first to sell and "own" a special section, and bolstering employee morale with humor.
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Year End Scorecard Bonus Award Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Jan 2005 Award given for keeping account churn and errors low, accounts and new business at a high standard, and for volunteer activity. Earned a $500 clothing allowance to Shryock's Mens Wear in Salem.
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Year End Scorecard Bonus Award Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Jan 2004 Award given for keeping account churn and errors low, accounts and new business at a high standard, and for volunteer activity. Earned a $500 clothing allowance to Shryock's Mens Wear in Salem.
    • Awarded to Ron Leland
      Advertising Employee of the Month Statesman Journal Territory Sales Manager Feb 2002 Recognized for outstanding achievement in the department for exceeding revenue goals

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Participant

      Issued by Relay For Life Salem Oregon
      Relay For Life Salem OregonAssociated with Ron Leland

    • Days of Caring Participant

      Issued by United Way of Salem Oregon on Jun 2004
      United Way of Salem OregonAssociated with Ron Leland