Business Development Account Manager

Bret Skipper

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Zionsville, In 46077 317-***-****

SUMMARY

Over thirty five years of progressive management experience creating financially successful, growth-oriented companies. Skilled and experienced in all facets of management including, but not limited to, operations, finance, marketing, sales, business development and staffing. Excellent problem solving, communication skills and negotiation abilities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIELD MANAGER

Spectrum Financial Group

November 2015 – Current

As Field Manager, I recruit new agents to Spectrum and train agents on Life Insurance sales and products. I’m dedicated to providing financial services at the highest quality to help my clients protect their most valuable and reach their financial goals. ACCOUNT MANAGER

Orkin

July 2015 - January 2020

As Account Manager, I am responsible for 18 counties in north central Indiana. Building new relationships with commercial businesses that haven’t been using Orkin for their pest control solutions. Working with existing clients to build a strong partnership for success with their pest control issues. My goal is to build and dominate the markets in the territory that I service. VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Champion Consultants

May 2013 – May 2014

Champion Consultants is a worksite (voluntary benefit) solutions and enrollment services company that specializes in "saving clients’ money." We help businesses increase their profits. As the VP of Sales, I was responsible for all sales functions of the company. This includes all new sales and the sales training for our Employer Consultants. SENIOR AGENT

Transamerica

January 2014 – January 2015

Worked with existing clients to build their retirement portfolios and life insurance values. Transamerica helps the affluent realize their financial goals. Established a new client base with over 3 million in sales.

As a senior agent I’ve recruited and trained new agents. Training included how to prospect, how to sell, and use their center of influence to build their book of business. VICE PRESIDENT

MMY Productions

March 2004 - May 2011

Executive management overseeing business development, television operations, finance and sales for a multi-faceted television production company.

• Six (Junk’d, Off the Streets, The Green House Project, Wallace: A True Underdog, Terror In American Schools, Life at The CrossRoads) television/documentary shows created, produced and distributed in over 30 countries.

• JUNK’D syndicated 350 stations nationally and internationally. Viewership increased from 200,000 at inception in 2003 to 2 million in 2009. o MMY/JUNK’D partnered with Keep America Beautiful from 2006-2010 utilizing 1,000 volunteers to restore and create new parks in Mississippi Gulf Coast due to Hurricane Katrina destruction.

o Selected by TROY-BILT to restore urban parks in Chicago, New York City, Atlanta,Charlotte, Dallas, Cleveland, Biloxi, and Louisville.

• THE GREEN HOUSE PROJECT showcased over 30-episodes complete construction of an eco-friendly home focusing on balancing a traditional budget while utilizing innovative green technologies and traditional building practices. VICE PRESIDENT

Rose Brook Farms Landscaping

March 2003 - April 2009

Owner, directing manager of operations for a 50 employee landscaping firm. Responsible for sales, crew assignment, business development, strategic scheduling, product education and inventory management.

• Within two years of inception (2003-2005), grew business to 8th largest landscaping business in the metro-Indianapolis area grossing $2.3 million annually servicing residential and commercial clients per the IBJ.

• Developed and executed thematic landscaping plans for Estridge Companies, Platinum Properties, Lucas Oil Construction, CD Realty, Urbahns Development, Drees Homes, as well as The Renaissance Hotel.

PRESIDENT

Rancho Alegre

August 1979 - March 2003

Oversaw farm management, sales, and operational execution of both Nursery and Landscaping divisions for over 480 acres, 70,000 tree nursery.

• Grew business from $250,000 in 1991 to over $6 million in 2001-2003.

• Staffed 50 year round and 70 seasonal crews to maintain farms and 15 crews to execute develop landscape plans.

• Strategic clients included: Estridge Companies, Platinum Properties, Duke Realty, Simon Castleton Mall, CD Realty, Urbahns Development, Drees Homes, Pittman Partners, Crossman Development.

EDUCATION

St Petersburg College; Criminal Justice and Accounting

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