1. 143 Northbreeze Dr.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-948-5878
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jvg@badgerlandsupply.com
JEFFREY J. VANDER GRINTEN
OBJECTIVE Experienced and accomplished sales professional withover twenty years of
experience looking to leveragean extensive background in multiple product
lines, continue to build a plethora of client relationships and demonstrate
outstanding customer serviceto existing sales base.
SKILLS& ABILITIES I am a capable, highly efficientworkerwith a strong desire to succeed and grow.
I am determined and task driven in the many facetsof work and will take risks
when appropriate. I am a provenambitious team leader and willing to go the
extra mile and accomplish my goals, as wellas the company’s goals while
overcomingchallenges that I, and others, are facing. I thoroughly know the
market, the products and my competition giving me an edge whenworking with
clients.
EXPERIENCE SALES RELATIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
Badgerland Supply, Inc. July1994- Present
Opened the De Pere locationtripling the market in monthly sales
Organized well attended and profitabletrade show booths
Continually assess the market and workwith clients to provide the most efficientand
competitivequotes
Strive tounderstand and relate to all clients, creating a trustworthy relationship
Workwith clients to maximize their business withinnovativeideas and upcoming product lines
EDUCATION UNIVERISTYOF WISCONSINFOX VALLEY – MENASHA, WI
Started Business Degree
ST. LAWRENCE SEMINARY – MT. CALVARY WI– HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA
Graduated in May 1991 with a 3.5 GPA
COMMUNICATION PAREX CONVENTIONS1996 – PRESENT
Built relationships withcurrent medallion applicators and distributors throughout the
country
Met with current Parexpersonnel and built trusting relationships
Learned about new product lines and implementation strategies
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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGELUNCH AND LEARNS 2012 – PRESENT
Conducted and organized AIA presentations
Built one on one relationships witharchitects and productmanagers
Collaborated with clients on specific commercial and residential building projects
CONFIRMATIONMENTOR 2012 – PRESENT
Visited multiple religious organizations to further confirmands’ experiences withother
religions
Met with confirmands on a weekly basis totalk about their faith journey
Connected with other adults and youthwhile expanding on our own faithjourneys
LEADERSHIP PINE RIDGE SOUTH DAKOTA MISSION TRIP 2013
YouthTeam Leader at constructionsite
Organized and planned construction duties forthe day
Built relationships withthe Lakota people on the reservation
Collaborated and conducted small group worship
PHILMONT SCOUTING TRIP 2012
Implemented and executed a successful 10 day,85 mile backpacking trip
Delegated daily jobs foreight scouts
Oversaw the development of the youth on a life survivaltrip
FACILITIES TEAM MEMBER: FIRST CONGREGATIONALUCC2008 - PRESENT
Instrumental in the planning and implementation of Smart Building
Collaborated and discussed new ideas with team members
Delegated tasks to my other team members
PRODUCT TRAINING SEMINARS 2005 - PRESENT
Coordinated all aspects of training seminars
Collaborated with manufacturers and customers toadvertise new and existing products
Promotedseminars through social media and flyers
Increased attendance on a yearly basis
FIRST CONGREGATIONALUCCCHURCH COUNCILMEMBER 2012
Liaison between Building and Grounds and the Council
Encouraged members of Council to effectivelymoveforwardoncurrentbusiness items
Initiated conversationtowardsupgrading and purchasing new generator
Initiated conversationtowardsreplacing furnace