I grow businesses.
Resume:
D. KEITH BONTRAGER
ELKHART, IN 46514
574-***-**** fax
********@***.***
I grow businesses.
EDUCATION
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, OH 1985
Calyx Software Origination and Processing 101 2003
Financial Strategies, Indiana Mortgage Broker Education Courses 2001 to present
Mortgage Bankers Institute. Mortgage Loans and Origination 1993
Irv Lichterman Sales Training 2000
BMWNA “The Art of the Sale” Training 1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2001 to Present Independent Loan Officer / Branch Manager, Mortgage Lending.
1994 to 2001 Crossroads BMW Motorcycles, Inc. Elkhart, IN
President / Co-Owner 70%
I started this business and grew it over 300% in six years having never owned a motorcycle shop before.
Sales History $630,000 in 1995 grew to $2,100,000 in 2000.
1998 BMW Maximum Sales Challenge Winner.
1997 BMW Maximum Sales challenge Winner
1991 to 1994 North End Cycle, Inc Elkhart, IN
Finance and Insurance Manager
Responsible for securing retail financing for clients, sales of insurance products and collection of dealer fees.
Yamaha Limited Credit Buyer Loan Contest, Winner. I was the highest volume producer in the entire United States for this “First Time” borrower program. This was due to my aggressive promotion of this program.
1990 to 1996 Timberline Marketing, Elkhart, IN
Independent Manufacturers Representative.
I sold pre-finished hard wood moulding for Fiber Char Corp. I grew their business from $760,000 to $1,320,000 in the first two years before they ran out of sufficient working capital.
1990 to 1991 NIBCO, Inc., Elkhart, IN
Production Worker
Summers of 1981, 1983, 1984 NIBCO of Goshen
I worked for NIBCO summers while in college and then again in 1990 on
third shift while starting my business, Timberline Marketing. I consistently
averaged 125% of production quotas.
1989 to 1990 Utilimaster Corp., Wakarusa, IN
Warranty Representative.
I fielded calls, resolved service issues and settled claims enlisting the efforts of multiple departments including production, engineering, sales, parts department and purchasing. I am familiar with the components and production process used in building a variety of truck bodies as well as the reasons behind their mechanical failure.
1985 to 1988 Heart City Chrysler Plymouth Toyota. Elkhart, IN
New Car Sales
1986 New Car Salesman of the Year.
1987 Toyota FX-16 Get-a-way contest winner (Top 100 in the USA)
1987 Chrysler Walk-Around-Presentation Contest Winner at dealership and district level.
91% Customer Satisfaction Index with both Chrysler and Toyota 1985-88 (national average was 87%).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Trinity United Methodist Church Praise Team Vocalist 2005 to Present
Dreams Work / Cares, Mentor to 3 inner city students 2004 to Present
Elkhart Centre - Michiana Bike Night Co-Founder, Member and Sponsor 1999 to Present
Elkhart Builders Association 2002,2003
References
Steve Kash President Kash Investments 574-***-**** Office
Richard Stout, owner Stout Co. 574-***-****
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