Dustin Evenson

Sales & Marketing Management & Development

Phone: 763-***-****

Email: ad4c1h@r.postjobfree.com

Address: Plymouth MN

Aquaculture and Aquaponics Sales and Marketing

Blue Water Farms/InCity Farms January 2023 - Present

Consultant for upcoming company and facility launch

Responsible to research market and prepare data for funding proposals

Assisted in developing relationship with DNR, Local Ponds, Lakes and River groups Community Technology Sales and Marketing

Aufderworld/Excel AV May 2022 – Sept 2023

In-home evaluations and design of Audio/Video, lighting and other commercial product sales

Assisted in development of sales and marketing strategy for the launch of Caavo, a hardware and software communication tool that integrates with existing televisions for senior housing

Proposed over $600k in sales in my first 3 months Audio, Video and Network System Designer

Best Buy Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

In-Home evaluations and design of luxury audio/video and networking products

Continuously trained on cutting edge AV and networking gear to better educate my both myself and my clients in an ever-advancing market

Founder/VP Of Sales and Business Development

North Star Fiber Jan 2014 - May 2016

Developed, hired, trained and mentored staffing from the group up into a successful and team

Created an ISP from the ground up, resulting in an acquisition by a MN Fortune 500 company

Budgeted, reported and forecasted sales to ensure the long term health of the company

Developed marketing materials, comparison matrix's, and coordinated onsite events resulting in 1000s of customer acquisitions and years of reoccurring revenue

Membership Committee Volunteer

Minnesota Housing Association (MHA) Jan 2014 - May 2016

Award winning participation in the Membership Committee, particularly in the recruitment and enrollment of new members in the housing industry and appropriate vendors Minneapolis Fiber Project Sales Director

US Internet Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

Managed Sales/Marketing for The Minneapolis Fiber Project's successful creation and deployment

Obtained over a 50% customer penetration rate with a new innovative product in a completely new market

Developed marketing materials, comparison matrix's, and coordinated onsite events resulting in 1000s of customer acquisitions and years of reoccurring revenue

Hired, trained and managed door to door sales team

Developed relationships and negotiated long term access agreements with property management companies and property owners

MDU Sales Director

US Internet Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

Developed the sales and marketing strategy for MDU market launch, increasing the footprint and potential subscription revenues for the Minneapolis Wireless Network

Worked closely with both clients and our technical development team to fine tune the necessary equipment and meet the needs and wants of the end users and integration with the city's wireless network

Developed successful marketing methods, direct mail and online marketing materials

Developed relationships and negotiated long term access agreement with property management companies and condo associations

Organized and conducted onsite information sessions with building residents and staff Hawaii Sales Director

US Internet Nov 2010 - Jul 2013

Identified, acquired & developed successful long-term partnerships in a new & initially hostile market

Identified hardware requirements, availability and resources to be integrated into product rollout

Developed successful marketing methods, direct mail, and public awareness of the project

Developed vendor relationships and negotiated long term access agreement with property management companies and condo associations

Organized and conducted onsite information sessions with building residents Minneapolis Wireless Project Sales Director

US Internet Mar 2007 - Dec 2010

Assisted in the development and building of one of the first citywide Wireless Networks in the nation

Developed a successful B2C transition for a company that had been primarily B2B

Assisted in developing hardware performance requirements, changes and upgrades to best meet the needs of cliental

Developed marketing materials, comparison matrix's, and coordinated onsite events

Organized and conducted onsite information sessions with city residents and neighborhoods to promote awareness, address concerns and increase community support of the project EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia 2002

MBA Essentials

Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2016

Project Management

Digital Marketing

Takoda Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2022-2023

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

-First international president of Capricornia College, CQU Australia

-CQU Student Board Member and Scholarship recipient for academics and community involvement

-Baseball coach/player and mascot for 2000 National University Games, Australia

-Avid and experienced drone pilot

-Certified Flair Bartender by Showtenders, Inc (Same organization that trained Tom Cruise for the movie Cocktail)

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