Kurt VanEss is seeking a full-time sales position and has over 20 years of experience in sales, recruitment, and education. He has worked as a guest teacher, sales representative for Lincoln College of Technology, corporate recruiter for Metron Integrated Health Systems, and senior sales consultant for Steelcase. VanEss has a bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State University and maintains strong relationships in the education and business communities.

1. Kurt VanEss
6750 Mccords Ave. Alto, Mi 49302
Cell. (616)-299-7617 * Email: kvaness@charter.net
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full-time sales position where I can utilize my previous work experience and apply this to a
challenging career.
HIGHLIGHTS:
 Facilitating Classroom Instruction Outreach
 Recruitment Sales/Marketing
 Management Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate)
EXPERIENCE:
Kent Intermediate School District 2015 – 2016
Guest Teacher Grand Rapids, MI
 Teaching in 10 different school districts
 Work with students kindergarten – 12th grade
 On a daily basis work with over 90 students
 Establish strong relationships with students, assure assignment are completed daily
 Work directly with teachers and administrators assure students follow through with daily goals
Lincoln College of Technology 2006 – 2014
Sales Representative Grand Rapids, MI
 Recruited college students throughout 12 counties
 Conducted information sessions to prospective high schools and technical centers
 Met with student and families on a one-on-one basis to determine eligibility and program fit
 Reviewed potential students high school/technical GPA, SAT, ACT scores for program
admission requirements
 Documented prospective students into database and recorded student’s progress and
prerequisites
 Built relationships with technical schools, education centers, and high schools to recruit new
students
Metron Integrated Health Systems 2004 – 2006
Corporate Recruiter Grand Rapids, MI
 Screened, interviewed, and hired candidates for medical, administration, and management
positions
 Developed and maintained relationships with Deans of Nursing throughout Michigan
 Outreached to college and universities for recruitment of medical candidates
 Participated in job fairs and community events to promote company
 Performed onboarding for all employees entering the company

2.  Implemented new ideas on how to recruit through careerbuilder.com etc.
Kurt VanEss
6750 Mccords Ave. Alto, Mi 49302
Cell. (616)-299-7617 * Email: kvaness@charter.net
Steelcase Incorporated 1992 – 2004
Senior Sales Consultant Grand Rapids, MI
 Point of contact person for contracts that ranged $5 – 10 Million
 Developed specific strategies for key customer visits with 92% success rate
 Conducted sales presentations for new/existing customers nationally
 Trained sales personnel on product and consultative selling strategies
 Outreached and secured sales for Fortune 500 firms
 Introduced new product to internal sales and eternal clients
 Assisted with dealer network in sales process and presentations
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Arts in Education East Lansing
Concentration in Social Sciences
Michigan State University
REFERENCES:
Josh Walden Supervisor Lincoln College 317-412-8401
Dave Johnson Supervisor Steelcase 616-481-3485