DAVID M. BLISS

P.O Box ***** Spokane, WA *****

509-***-**** abhv33@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

May 2001

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Associate of Arts in Police Science

May 1986

Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, Wisconsin

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE

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Award Winning Sales

I earned Senior Sales Status and numerous local and national awards by

consistently performing in top 10% nationally in the insurance

business. I then took over a struggling territory as a new rep with a

Publisher. Despite major territory reorganization every year, I am

currently among the top three performers in the region with the

company's most challenging territory, exceeding annual goal the last

four years in a row.

Professional Exposure

I have worked closely with State and Federal authorities, attorneys,

doctors, professors, and businesses. I can handle myself

professionally in a variety of environments.

Technologically Proficient

I have years of experience presenting, training, and selling product

and a range of software and online products. My current position

requires daily use of the Office Suite as well as database and client

management and sales tracking systems.

WORK HISTORY

Pearson Education

Oct 2006 - Present

Senior Publisher's Representative Sales. I travel a three state area

managing 15 colleges. I maintain existing accounts, create new

business, service accounts, train technologies, generate bookstore

sales, project performance, plan, execute, generate reports, manage

expense budget

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Association Field Services

May 2001 - Oct 2006

I independently contracted with a major insurance underwriter. I consulted

self-employed and small businesses on Health, Life and other business

benefits, and enrolled them into individually customized benefit plans. I

operated my own business. I marketed, networked, prospected, acquired and

developed leads, arranged and conducted meetings, closed sales, completed

paperwork, and maintained accounts.

City of Beloit, WI Police Department

Jan 1988 - Jul 1993

Conducted criminal investigations as a Patrolman and Detective. Acted

as certified EMT, canine co-handler, and SCUBA dive

rescue/recovery team member. Trained new officers.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

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Sat actively on Chamber of Commerce committees and Chamber

Ambassadors. I am an accomplished networker. Very computer proficient.

Member of the American Dietetics Association.

EXTRACURRICULAR ___________________________________________________________

Weight trainer, ultra runner, travel

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