Clayton Rutz
Highland Village
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, adept at enhancing business performance through effective teamwork and individual contributions. Demonstrates resourcefulness and a focus on growth and efficiency, driving company objectives and increasing service value. Experienced in leading teams across diverse environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
RTS Financial
Dallas
02.2026 - Current
- Obtained sales leads through networking groups, referral partners and face-to-face sessions with companies.
- Educated clients on available services and promotional offers.
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with financial product inquiries and service requests.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service strategies.
- Supported team initiatives to improve overall sales performance.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Trained new sales team members on company products and sales techniques.
Infantryman / Team Leader (11B, 240B Assistant Gunner)
U.S. Army
Fort Cavazos
01.2022 - Current
- Led a team of 6+ soldiers in high-stress environments, ensuring operational effectiveness, safety, and accountability
- Maintained and troubleshot weapons systems and tactical communications gear, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
- Inspected and maintained mission-critical equipment and vehicles, guaranteeing peak performance and reliability during operations.
- Inspected and maintained mission-critical equipment and vehicles to ensure consistent peak performance, paralleling system diagnostics
- Adapted rapidly to extreme weather and high-pressure conditions, enhancing team resilience and mission success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Fort Lewis College
Fort Cavazos, TXSkills
- Customer Service
- Sales Compliance
- Store Presentation
- Inventory Management
- Customer Relations
- Client Relationship
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Systems
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability Under Stress
- Training
- Safety Protocol Enforcement
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Social Media Marketing
- Consumer Behavior
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Digital Marketing
- Operations Management
Technical And Interpersonal Skills
- Mechanical Systems Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning & Readiness
- Safety Audits & Protocols
- Critical Thinking Under Pressure
- Conflict De-escalation & Team Morale
- Customer Engagement (from a business background)
Athletics And Leadership
Team Captain - Football (High School to College), Demonstrated commitment, resilience, and the ability to lead peers under pressure, Adaptability & Stamina: Trained to make decisions when exhausted-critical for HVAC field environments, Mentorship & Communication: Guided teammates and soldiers; skilled at motivating teams and delivering clear instructions
Key Qualifications
- Team Leadership & Training
- Mission-Critical Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Safety Protocol Enforcement
- Mechanical & Tactical Operations
- Adaptability Under Stress
- Communication Systems
- Problem Solving
- Physical & Mental Toughness
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Sales Associate
RTS Financial
02.2026 - Current
Infantryman / Team Leader (11B, 240B Assistant Gunner)
U.S. Army
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Fort Lewis College