Brett M. Baumgardner
Lima, Ohio 45805
Email: **********@*****.***
ACCOUNT MANAGMENT/SALES REPRESENTATIVE
PROFILE:
Over twenty-five years of success-oriented sales and marketing experience with a talent for assessing company needs and priorities. Motivating leadership proven through a history of successfully developed sales teams. Acquired excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; effective problem solving and analytical skills; and above all, maintained strong positive attitude through all employment experiences.
GENRAL EXPERIENCE:
Part-Time Along with Enrollment at Ohio State University
General Property Manager June 2001-July 2006
Managed three unit office building, responsible for all business duties along with maintenance and all upkeep.
Sub-Contractor for Honda of America, Spherion Inc. February 2005-March 2008
General Inspector within the quality control department, worked with all aspects of the automotive industry.
Insurance Agent for New York Life, Columbus Ohio, March 2003-March 2004
Part time sale of Health and Life Insurance products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Farmers Insurance Agency Owner
Baumgardner Insurance Agency. Elida, Ohio September 2019 - Present
Personal and Business sales of Insurance products ranging from Property, Casualty, Life and Health.
General operation of Insurance agency’s sales and service of customer base.
Managed all operations of Baumgardner Insurance.
Processed and planned promotion campaigns.
Successful sales strategies and incentive programs.
Development of specific marketing and sales strategies with the Insruance industry.
Currently Licensed in Ohio, Michigan, Indian, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Enterprise Merchant Account Executive/VP Fifth Third Bank Sales NW Territory
Vantiv Inc. Mid-West Ohio March 2014 – September 2019
Business to Business sales of Merchant Services with-in a multi-State Territory.
Focused on Mid-Market to National account sales.
Successfully acquired new merchant business partners.
Built strong relationships with associations and financial institutions.
Maintained continued growth with territory exceeding goals over 100%.
Participated in continuous and formalized training to stay educated with-in the industry.
Developed and maintained strong referral relationships with-in the territory.
Exceeded all sales goals in preparation for advancement.
Strategic Business Account Executive
Verizon Wireless, Findlay, Ohio September 2009-Febuary 2014
Direct Sales to Mid–Market businesses and employee base.
Vast Equipment knowledge.
Maintained and exceed company sale goals monthly and yearly.
Worked closely with management of weekly objectives.
Handled customers service needs and questions on an executive business level.
In line with goals for company objectives for quick advancement: three promotions with-in two years.
District Sales Representative
Time Warner Cable Inc., Northwestern Ohio March 2008-March 2009
Active door-to-door solicitation of new and active subscribers.
Conducted sales calls and presented new products.
Secured customers needs while maintaining retention for the company.
Always meet or exceeded weekly sales goals.
Set a benchmark for others to achieve.
Investment Representative
Edward Jones Company, Northwestern Ohio July 2000-June 2001
Independent agent opened an individual branch office.
Obtained Series 7, 63 and 35 licenses.
Began to build a strong client base by offering quality retirement planning and investment opportunities.
Traded financial products for clients such as stocks bonds and mutual funds.
Constructed financial portfolios which included securities, tax shelters, annuities, and other investments.
Tracked mutual fund performance stock trends.
Offering financial advice and expertise to clients regarding the investment world.
General Manager/Treasurer
All In One Communications, Inc. Northwestern Ohio March 1999-July 2000
Built and maintained the corporation’s main position for Nextel Communications, Sprint Spectrum LLC, Sprint PCS, and Quest.
Developed and executing sales and marketing plan to maximize performance and growth.
Distribution strategy for the direct and retail sales force.
Processed and planned promotion campaigns.
Successful sales strategies and incentive programs.
As the Treasurer, developed a financial strategy.
Oversee general accounting.
Sales projections for all products.
Summaries of profit and loss.
Managed resources dedicated to the success of the corporation.
Vice President
Angelic Fitness, Lima, Ohio July 1998- August 1999
Developed specific marketing and sales strategies resulting in rapid membership growth.
Built a strong sales and service staff of eight members.
Expanded operations with a strong business plan.
General management of the corporation.
Managed all operations of Angelic Fitness.
Maximized performance, sales and profits.
Sales Engineer
American Chemical Technologies, Wixom MI. July 1998 – December 1998
Generated new accounts.
Maintain a given client base through the sales and distribution of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, cleaners, and various industrial lubricants within a tri-state territory.
Conducted monthly testing of hydraulic fluids to maintain fluid consistency and continued customer satisfaction.
Senior Account Executive
AirTouch Cellular, Lima, Ohio January 1995-August 1998
Successfully developed and maintained a customer base of over 1200.
Daily assessment of customer needs.
Exceeded the company’s monthly sales quota by 180%.
Consistently performing within the top twenty-five percent.
Trained new associates on account position, product knowledge and distribution.
Planned and lead weekly sales meeting.
Training demonstrations.
Close relationships were built with local Chamber of Commerce to promote products and public awareness.
Demonstrated a positive attitude.
Provided motivation.
Inspector
Allen County Sanitary Engineers, Lima, Ohio June 1989-1995
Performed general inspections of sanitary systems.
Use of video, computer, and surveying equipment on inspections.
Performed necessary maintenance.
Repairs upon equipment.
Acted as residential customer liaison.
EDUCATION
Ohio Northern University, School of Business Administration.
The Ohio State University,
Associates of Arts Degree.
Bachelor of Science. Family Financial Management, Minor in Business.
Apollo Career Center, Basics of Computer Fundamentals
REFERENCES: Available upon request