BUSINESS CONSULTANT
FTRR, LLC Sioux Falls, SD │ 2014-Present
Provide professional business consulting services to small business owner/operators in Service and/or Retail Businesses as well as Real Estate Development.
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Over 17 years experience developing, implementing and managing complex projects within time and budgetary constraints.
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Creation of revenue generation models for multiple businesses.
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Development and implementation of process and procedure platforms for optimal working environments.
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Design and implementation of new business marketing strategies.
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Management of contractor relations during construction phases.
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Creation and implementation of complete business plans in conjunction with the SBDC/SBA.
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Launch of multiple new business concepts
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Facilitate negotiations in the aspect of building leases and land/building acquisitions
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
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Negotiating
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Distribution
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Strategic Fundraiser
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Marketing Management
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Superior Sales
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Exceptional Communicator
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Client Relationship Management
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Budgeting & Forecasting
OWNER / DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Revicare │ Sioux Falls, SD │ 2013-2015
Pharmacogenetics Testing and Personalized Medication Company. Testing assists in minimizing adverse drug reactions. Adjustments in medication dosing based on ones genetic makeup. Revicare is responsible for the sales of the test into the medical field.
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Initiated and facilitated meetings with national partners to develop relationships and establish brand awareness. Including Wal-Mart Corporate, Walgreens Corporate and Sanford Health Systems.
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Built and managed a team of sales and account managers.
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Spearheaded new sales platform which generated over $50k in revenue within the first 90 days.
DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIPS
Martin Advisory Group │ Sioux Falls, SD │ 2011-2013
A full service management company dedicated to creating opportunities and long-term relationships for professional sports and entertainment clients. Providing clients with professional opportunities, sponsorships, endorsements, appearances, legal assistance and public relations.
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Focused on recruitment and sponsorship development for MMA athletes in UFC.
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Negotiate contracts and sponsorship terms with various organizations, highlighted as follows:
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Cabot Guns sponsorship development for Bellator Fighter Michael Chandler.
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Spy Sunglasses endorsements for UFC Fighters Ryan Bader, Aaron Simpson and CB Dollaway.
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Azad Watches endorsements for multiple UFC Fighter sponsorships.
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Complete invoicing and collection of management fees.
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Responsible for all required UFC legal sponsorship paperwork prior to each fight.
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Handle all incoming sponsorship monies and distribution to athletes and agency.
OWNER / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Klenz │ Sioux Falls, SD │ 2007-2011
Hygiene Product Manufacturer designed for personal use. Focused for use in extreme environmental conditions and when there is a lack of water available.
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Created and executed global business plan to grow sales into new platforms and markets.
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Initiated and developed new partner relationships, providing strategic alliances and business opportunities with the United States Military, USO, contracted with the GSA, NASA, and had product featured in Costco and on QVC.
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Designed & developed 6 additional products with placement in 7 countries of distribution.
OWNER
Bodyworks 24 Hour Fitness Centers │ Sioux Falls, SD │ 2000-2010
First of its kind to offer 24 hour key card access to a fully equipped fitness facility.
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Purchased first facility in 2000 at the age of 20 and transformed it into a 24 hour access fitness facility in the first 60 days.
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Over the course of 8 years, acquired 6 additional facilities.
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Managed all aspects of operation and employed over 100 staff members.
2009-2011 — Contract with NASA & International Space Stations
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Developed and engineered multiple products for NASA and the International Space Station (ISS). Klenz participated in 5 missions to the ISS.
2006-2012 — Minnehaha County Police Reserve
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Voluntarily donated over 600 hours of patrol time as a fully trained police officer.
2003-2010 — Real Estate Development
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Developed over $10M in Commercial and Residential Real Estate over 7 years. Including Dollar General & Sunshine Grocery as well as became the Winner of the Sioux Empire Home Show 2008.
2004 — International Business Consultant
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Scouted out to consult with the company Fitness 1 located in Madras, India on business operations. Fitness 1 is now the 2nd largest fitness company in India.
2003 — SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year
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Received a 6 state region SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
EDUCATION
Associates Degree
Business Administration
Southeast Technical Institute
2000