Dalton Bootsma
Sanborn,IA
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Vander Haag's Inc., excelling in inside sales and customer service. Leveraged teamwork and collaboration to exceed sales goals, enhancing team success. Skilled in inventory management and cross-functional coordination, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adaptable and detail-oriented, consistently driving improvements and achieving results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales
Vander Haags Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with outside vendors as needed for various projects or initiatives aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of the Inside Sales Team.
- Sourced, purchased and managed inventory levels of 11 locations of new truck equipment as an active member of the internal Truck Equipment Sales Team.
- Coordinated closely with inside sales representatives and service shop leads/technicians on joint efforts or handoffs when necessary for efficient territory management.
- Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious personal goals and contributed to overall team success by sharing insights, best practices, and lessons learned from individual experiences with marketing inside sales.
Mineman (MN) Mine Warfare Technical Expert
United States Navy, USN
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Able to work alone efficiently as well as be a strong team member in a team setting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in limited time allotted while working in stressful situations and locations.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration to optimize resource allocation and mission outcomes.
- Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enabled rapid response capabilities by coordinating logistics support for deployment readiness exercises and real-world contingencies.
Farm Hand
Douma Farms
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated and maintained farm machinery to efficiently complete daily and seasonal tasks
- Carried out daily tasks such as feeding cattle, cleaning and bedding pens to ensure animal health and welfare, as well as daily hog chores, treating and loading.
- Assisted in planting and harvesting crops, completed tillage in spring and fall.
Feed Mill Operator
Cooperative Farmers Elevator
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated feed production machinery ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Monitored ingredient quality, adjusting formulations to enhance product consistency and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operations, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
Yard Maintenance Worker
Vander Haags Inc.
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Implemented effective weed control measures to enhance landscape aesthetics.
- Executed routine lawn maintenance tasks, ensuring consistent quality and appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Christian High School
Hull, IA2016
Skills
- Inside sales
- Customer service
- Agile learner, rapidly adaptable to new skills
- Excellent communication, relatable personality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Trained in Word, Excel, and Power Point
Timeline
Inside Sales
Vander Haags Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Mineman (MN) Mine Warfare Technical Expert
United States Navy, USN
01.2019 - 01.2024
Farm Hand
Douma Farms
03.2018 - 01.2019
Feed Mill Operator
Cooperative Farmers Elevator
03.2017 - 03.2018
Yard Maintenance Worker
Vander Haags Inc.
07.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Western Christian High School