David Haws
Boise,ID
Summary
Passionate about leading, with a proven ability to build and operate a successful business. Innovative business leader, entrepreneur, and U.S. Army Veteran with extensive experience in leadership, sales, customer relations, marketing, and organizational development. Able to create a vision and achieve the vision through goal setting and mission oriented focus.
Overview
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37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Founder
Play Deep Academy
06.2018 - 08.2026
- Founded and operated premier indoor baseball and fast-pitch softball training facility, providing tailored training programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
- Helped more than 350 clients earn scholarships and/or sign minor and major league contracts.
- Managed growth from 5 clients to over 3000 clients in eight years.
- Grew the business to gross $250,000 in 5 years.
- Managed facility operations, rentals, memberships, training programs, camps/clinics, team services for baseball and softball organizations.
- Built strong relationships with coaches, teams, athletic directors, youth organizations, and professional athletes while overseeing equipment, customer service, sales, and day-to-day facility operations.
Wealth Management Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivered insurance and financial planning solutions to individuals and families, building and managing client portfolio through strategic relationship development and consultative sales.
- Completed FINERA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) series 6 and 63, State Life and Health Insurance licensure certifications.
- Accomplished the "Pacesetter first 40" milestone in first four months; a feat rarely achieved in six months.
- Achieved a million dollars in managed investments in less than 2 years.
Title 2 Specialist
Social Security Administration
06.2003 - 02.2015
- Provided expert guidance of complex federal benefit programs, including retirement, disability, survivor, and Supplemental Security Income claims in both English and Spanish.
- Oversaw a large portion of Administrative hearings and appeals.
- Collaborated daily with the state's Disability Determination Service.
Enrollment Counselor
University of Phoenix
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Assisted and guided prospective students through the enrollment process and helped them meet and achieve their academic and career goals.
- Enrolled over 250 students.
Logistic and Operation Specialist
NYK Line Freight Carrier
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Progressed from university intern to salaried employee by leveraging strong performance and experience across various departments.
- Oversaw the company's Regional containerized hazardous freight operations and logistics.
- Recipient of NYK Line's 1999 annual quality award for streamlining hazardous freight operations by utilizing technology. The result was accuracy, efficiency, and speed; saving the company millions while substantially reducing man hours.
Public Affairs Specialist
Idaho Army National Guard
09.1991 - 05.1993
- Produced military news and public information content in both print and video.
- Deployed to Germany to document and report on the U.S. Army's annual REFORGER exercise.
- Responsible for leading five members of my squad.
Air Defense Artillery Crewmember
United States Army
06.1989 - 07.1991
- Completed U.S. Army Basic and Advanced Individual Training.
- Completed U.S. Army Airborne, Air Assault, and Jungle Expert Qualifications.
- Deployed to Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
- Developed leadership ability, operational skill, and technical expertise is high stress, demanding environments.
Education
MBA - Business / Marketing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2003
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2000
Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Customer Relations
- Small Business Operations
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Marketing & Brand Development and Awareness
- Embracing Technology
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Budget and Financial Management
- Sales and Promotion
Accomplishments
- Created a business from scratch to gross earnings of $250,000 in 5 years
- Acquired 3,000+ clients in 8 years.
- 1999 NYK Line Quality Award
- U.S. Army Commendation Medal
- U.S. Army Achievement Medal
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Owner & Founder
Play Deep Academy
06.2018 - 08.2026
Wealth Management Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
11.2015 - 06.2018
Title 2 Specialist
Social Security Administration
06.2003 - 02.2015
Enrollment Counselor
University of Phoenix
05.2001 - 05.2003
Logistic and Operation Specialist
NYK Line Freight Carrier
01.1997 - 01.2001
Public Affairs Specialist
Idaho Army National Guard
09.1991 - 05.1993
Air Defense Artillery Crewmember
United States Army
06.1989 - 07.1991
MBA - Business / Marketing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Boise State University