TODD M. SCHOLTEN

acfpko@r.postjobfree.com ***** N. 59 th Dr.. Phoenix,AZ 85038

602-***-**** (cell)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Top-producing Sales Professional with more than 20 years of experience and a proven record of achievement in

highly competitive markets. Have Sold Small to Large Ticket items to various types of clients.

People-oriented and communicative, relating to and working positively with all levels of clients, staff,

management, and peers. Excellent skills in presentation situations.

Proven problem-solving abilities, able to deal with crisis situations and deadlines in a calm, diplomatic manner.

American Express Open/ Business Consultant/ Client Manager 1/13 - Current

I consult successful Businesses Owners who earn $4 Million to $40 Million per year who run

a majority of their business expenses on their American Express Business Card. I consult

them with better ways to utilize their Business Card to maximize their Membership Reward

Points for personal and business purposes. We work together to find ways to make more

money for their business and for their future of their business.

It's a privilege to work with such professional people and companies and use my knowledge

of business and their knowledge of business and put together a fail proof plan for them and

the future of their business. I acceded my sales goals and hit 119% over Goals and was #2

in the Nation.

I am a leader in all sales/consulting throughout my company in this field at American

Express. I help grow companies and capitalize their spending and growth of their company.

ODYSSEYWARE / PHOENIX,AZ 2008-

2012

Regional Sales Manager/ Education Specialist.

I marketed on line Curriculum Software & Services to High Schools in throughout the Midwest.

Build long lasting professional business relationships with Superintendents, Principals & Curriculum Directors.

I was the Midwests states preferred on line curriculum. My Sales have reached over $1.000,000 yearly.

Leading company in 09- 11 in all sales. Travel 2 weeks at a time and work from home other 2 weeks.

Spoke to Educator groups of 5 to 150 explaining and demonstrating program.

WORLDWIDE FURNITURE AND SPAS, Sioux Falls, SD 2001 – 2008 (sold)

Owner/General Manager

Directed marketing and sales for retail spa/recreation store; realized annual sales revenue of $1.5 Million.

Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and mentored sales and administrative staff; oversaw 15 employees.

Specialized in marketing and sale of Jacuzzi spas; achieved annual Jacuzzi sales Goals and increased them 25%

every year after. Sold Business to move to Arizona.

DAKOTA SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., Sioux Falls, SD 1997 – 2001

Regional Sales Manager

Marketed and sold security equipment to banks and Credit Unions in four-state area; developed new territories in

Northwest Iowa and Rapid City, selling more than $700,000 in a new market.

Assisted bank management, architects and building contractors in determining placement of security equipment in

new bank buildings. Products ranged from Alarms & Cameras to Huge Vaults and Drive up Systems.

Supervised and directed service technicians during installation of security equipment; provided ongoing service to

customers.

SCHOLTEN FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, Mitchell, SD & Sioux Falls,SD 1993 – 1997

Vice President- District Manager/ South Dakota & Iowa

Directed sales staff in marketing major medical, long-term care, and disability insurance products to individuals and

businesses in South Dakota & Iowa. I sold products and trained entire staff.

Managed 10 sales reps to consistently exceed all production goals and established division as a positive profit center.

Enhanced company direct mail and telemarketing programs.

PROFESSIONAL COACHING/SPORTS EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, Vermillion, SD 1990 – 1993

Assistant Football Coach

Responsible for coaching spread ends and defensive backs; supervised weight-training room.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1988 – 1990

Professional Football Player

Wide Receiver with Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.

EDUCATION

WESTMAR UNIVERSITY, LeMars, IA 1988

Bachelor’s degree Physical Education and Recreation Management

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