John Paul

Experience

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  Creative Financial

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Financial Representative

  Leveraged in-depth knowledge of insurance products and services in management financialsales professionals. Provided consultation to clients, to assist them in making sound financial decisions.Trained new hires in all aspects of financial and insurance products, sales methods,administration and record keeping.

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  Creative Financial Concepts

  Oct 1998 - Mar 2004

  Mortgage Protection Specialist
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  Orland School District 135

  Apr 2003 - May 2007

  School Board President

  I was elected to the Board in 2003. I served as Chairman of the Finance Committee from 2004 -2007 and Board President from 2005 -2007. I was also Co-Chairman of a referendum committee that helped the district win a tax referendum with a 62% majority. Since leaving at the end of my term, I obtained an MBA and a Type 75 Administration certificate with a School Business Official endorsement.

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  Orland Park Board of Education

  Apr 2003 - May 2007

  President, Board of Education

  Provided leadership, direction and administrative guidance to a school districtencompassing ten elementary schools, 6,000 students, over 700 employees and a $60 millionbudget.Served as President from 2005-2007Served as Finance Committee Chair from 2004-2007 and Referendum Committee Co-Chair 2005Secured board support for $1.5 million in permanent budget cuts a year prior toreferendum.Led board in hiring and contracting of a superintendent and business manager contractwith an insurance consultant.Ran board and committee meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.Oversaw a building renovation project. Project was on-time, and $1.5 million underbudget.Developed a successful strategy to promote a referendum for additional funding.Met with local political, business and community leaders to garner referendum support.Secured board support for $1.5 million in permanent budget cuts a year prior toreferendum. Show less

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  Career Builder

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2009

  I work with medium size businesses; assisting them in thier on line recruiting programs. Responsible for generating advertising and job-posting revenues in assigned territory.Qualified for "Leaders Convention", a top-sellers event, by exceeding sales goals.Built long-term, consultative sales relationships with strategic customers.Managed a large, complex sales territory and large number of prospects and customers.

  • Account Manager

    Apr 2004 - Oct 2009

  • Account Manager

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2009
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  Leaf Filter

  May 2011 - Dec 2019

  Event Marketing Manager

  I manage event marketing for Leaf Filter Gutter Protection. I book events and hire and train staff to generate leads in Central and Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

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  Leaf Filter Gutter Protection

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2023

  District Event Marketing Manager
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  LeafFilter Gutter Protection

  May 2021 - now

  • Regional Retail Marketing Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Regional Event Marketing Manager

    May 2021 - Mar 2023