Richard Zellmer

Reliable + Creative + Teacher

Woodbury, MN 55125

adrhpz@r.postjobfree.com

+1-651-***-****

A forward thinker in the sports and event marketing industry. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Golf Course Maintenance

Royal Golf Club - Lake Elmo, MN

May 2017 to Present

Outside golf operations. Gained invaluable property "makeover" experience working 5:30 AM - 10:30 AM, April - October, safely operating various course grass mowing equipment.

• Part of a team who transformed a 27 hole private club into a popular, upscale 18 hole public golf facility re-designed by world famous golfers Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam in 2017. Head Coach

Stillwater Area Public Schools - Stillwater, MN

November 2008 to March 2021

Served as mentor and role model to student athletes for 13 years as a part time basketball coach.

• Coached junior varsity, middle school, and varsity boys and girls programs using the mantra " Teach the Why."

• Led Lake Crystal - Welcome Memorial varsity girls team to 24-4 season in 2012. Assistant Golf Professional

Boulder Pointe Golf Club - Elko, MN

April 2014 to October 2017

Inside golf operations. Customer service experience as evening manager for 18 hole public golf course with driving range, pool, and bar.

• Trained outside ranger, starter and golf cart operations staff in best customer service practices. Accurately managed EZ Links P.O.S. software.

• The course increased daily fee, group event, and league revenue 4 straight seasons. Sponsorship Sales Manager

Minnesota Vikings - Minneapolis, MN

May 1993 to August 2005

Strategic corporate partnerships. Used radio advertising bureau "Hot Months" business research to pitch and close over $4 million dollars in multi media, team owned advertising assets.

• New accounts cold called and closed included; Abra Auto Body, Bumper to Bumper Auto Stores, Premium Waters, Kwik Trip Convenience Stores, Microsoft, REMAX, Select Comfort Beds, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and TRANE.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Metropolitan State - Saint Paul, MN

May 1980 to June 1984

Skills

• Customer service

• Event marketing

• Sports marketing

• Project management

• Presentation skills

• Project implementation

• Marketing

• Strategic planning

• Market research

• B2B sales

• Direct sales

• Leadership

• Microsoft Office

• Events management

• Outbound Sales

• Administrative experience

Links

http://lucygolf.org

Assessments

Work style: Reliability — Highly Proficient

March 2022

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Highly Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Publications

Winning Sponsorship Sales Recipes

June 2009

A 27 page on line PDF presentation (WINNING SPONSORSHIP RECIPES EM by Rich Zellmer) details the creative process of selling multi media sponsorships that grossed over $4 million dollars. Additional Information

• Recognized in 2017 by high school alma matter for spearheading a successful $12,000 scholarship fund in the name of Don Roberts, retired Simley High School Coach and Teacher.

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