Doug James Reak
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
> Accomplished Estate/Household Manager with a demonstrated history
of quality performance, leadership and initiative within diverse
business environments
> Highly knowledgeable in all facets of property (estate) management,
corporate operations, construction trades, electronics and
ranch/farming industry
> Exceptional communication, organization, presentation, negotiation
and interpersonal relationship skills; able to interact effectively
at all levels
> Productive leader with proven success in consistently improving on
and keeping up with clients needs, lifestyle, and the maintenance
of properties
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANDREA WALLACK, Wayzata, MN
Estate Manager/Personal Assistant, 2002 to 2008 Owner of Night Owl legal
documentation.
> Managed all aspects of residential home and office including inside
property, maintenance of grounds, vehicles, gardens, lakeshore, out
buildings, and office building
> Hire and supervise a subcontract staff of 4-5, providing work
schedules, maintenance specifications and completion timeframes
> Collaborate with owners on schedules, project management and problem-
resolution
> Plan, organize and coordinate special events and large parties,
including catering services, d cor, valet assistance, home cleaning
services, and contractors
> Oversee personal and household shopping, errands and chauffeuring
services to and from various events, appointments, businesses and
caretaking of children
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hawkins, Wayzata, MN
Estate Manager/Personal Assistant, 2001 to 2003 CEO of Medtronic's
> Managed all aspects of residential home, including inside property,
maintenance of grounds, vehicles, gardens, lakeshore, pool, tennis
courts and out buildings
> Hire and supervise a subcontract staff of 4-5, providing work
schedules, maintenance specifications and completion timeframes
> Collaborate with owners on schedules, project management and problem-
resolution.
> Monitor security systems and equipment to ensure proper working order
> Plan, organize and coordinate special events and large parties,
including catering services, d cor, valet assistance, home cleaning
services, and contractors
> Oversee personal and household shopping, errands and chauffeuring
services to and from various events, appointments, businesses, and
caretaking of children
ShurTape Industries/FrogTape, Hickory, NC
Independent Sales Consultant, March-2008 to August-2009
> Responsible for trade show sales, explaining and selling FrogTape to
store owners. Taking orders and shipping product on time
> Servicing Home Depot and Lowe's stores to successfully train employees
on the benefits
of using FrogTape for increase sales
> Coordinate trade show set up and tear down
The Rock Home Services, Medina, MN
Sales Executive, Aug-2003 to March-2008
> Successfully developed and maintained long-term positive rapport with
loan officers, mortgage and lending companies for their appraisal
needs and services in MN, WI, AZ and NV
> Recognized as the number one sales manager, doubling sales within
assigned territory
> Generated over $1.2 million in annual sales
> Conducted presentations to individuals as well as groups of up to
twenty people
> Effectively managed appraisers on up-to-date licensing requirements
> Produced new business through cold calls, networking, and customer
referrals
> Create and distribute marketing and promotional materials to new and
existing customers, utilizing computer system and software to manage
customer database and transactions.
> Interact with customers to ensure complete satisfaction and accounts
receivable are current.
SICK, INC., Bloomington, MN
Sales Representative/Applications Engineer, 1999 to 2001
> Prospected and developed rapport with manufacturing companies on an
International level
> Generated $500,000 in sales annually
> Managed all aspects of testing products received from manufacturers to
select the appropriate sensor or lasers for the sale of products to
customers
> Identified and developed training materials to ensure a comprehensive
understanding of product specifications
> Created and documented technical product specifications
> Marketed promotional materials
> Assisted in the design, development, and prototype of demo equipment
to maximize the quality and quantity of product exposure
> Tested and evaluated products to ensure regulatory compliance with
government agencies
The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN
Electrical Designer, 1993 to 1998
> Designed and created electrical wiring harness, safety systems, and
switches for consumer
and commercial products
> Supervised multiple projects for the design and testing of electrical
safety systems
> Oversaw domestic and International equipment purchases and
shipping/receiving to ensure correct quantities and effective delivery
> Educated company and customers on electrical support
Vertitron Midwest, Mankato, MN
Electronic Engineer, 1991 to 1993
> Designed and tested control panels for passenger and freight elevator
systems
> Consulted with customers on trouble-shooting of elevator systems
> Conducted research and negotiated with vendors on the purchase of
control panels
EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Organization, 1999
MANKATO TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Mankato, MN
Associates Degree in Electronic Technology
CONTINUING EDUCATION
SLATTERY SALES TRAINING, Edina, MN
Completed Right Track Sales Mastery Program, 2000
Have Class A License and experience at chauffeuring and driving limo