Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Strengthsfindersassessment
Currentresidence
Personal Information
References
Otherexperienceandaccomplishments
Timeline
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Derek Vaksdal

Grandview,Missouri

Summary

Sales professional with strong background in design consultation and focus on delivering impactful solutions. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing client needs to achieve results. Skilled in client relationship management, space planning, and product knowledge. Reliable team player with commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales/Design

Foundation Recovery Systems
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Certified Foundation Inspector (C.F.I.), Biz Wiz Management System, B2C Sales Calls and Customer Relations Management

Sales and Project Manager

Geosupport Systems
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Commercial foundation repair/Construction Management, B2B Sales Calls and Customer Relations Management

Sales/Systems Design Specialist

Thrasher KC
09.2018 - 10.2022
  • Certified Foundation Repair Specialist (C.F.R.S), Computer and Phone-Based SalesForce CRM Trained, B2C Sales Calls and Customer Relations Management

Home Business Endeavor
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Received small inheritance so decided to pursue some dreams, Picked up Missouri Real Estate License and trained in Day Trading

Director of Sales and Business Development

Complete, LLC Commercial Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for B2B Sales Planning, Goals and Monitoring, Commercial Construction Bid and RFQ (from GC and Sub Position) Management, Oversee Project Managers Bid Distribution and Conducted Weekly Sales Reporting Meeting, Achieved Over $2M in Sales First 6 Months, Setting Company Record

Regional Sales Manager

KC Master Companies - Pier Masters
07.2015 - 01.2017
  • Preliminary Engineering Review, Design and Specifications Prior to P.E
  • Review, Overseeing Sales Team with Weekly Meetings, Annual Reviews and Goal Setting, Conducted Potential Hire Interviews and Sales Training

Sr. Sales Representative

KC Master Companies - Pier Masters
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • B2C Sales Calls with Residential Customers, Created Elaborate Home/Business Drawings with P.E
  • P.E. Level Elevation Surveys, Cold Call Stops for Commercial Development with ACT CRM tracking

Founder and Manager

Midwest Home Solutions, LLC
05.2008 - 10.2011
  • Investment Manager for Multiple Investors - 38 Home Remodel 'Flips', Oversee/Train Employees and Managed Sub-Contractors, Project Management of 3-4 remodels simultaneously until trained PM/SS

Founder and President

Partners In Ministry - 501c(3)
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Led Team Development and Materials Development for Multiple Non-Profits, Managed Conference and Outreach Events for Luis Palau's Next Generation Alliance, Coordinated Large Arena Event for Kansas City Royal's Jeremy Affeldt, Coordinated ASSALT TOUR for Actor Stephen Baldwin

United States Field Director

Impact World Tour - YWAM 501c(3)
06.1994 - 06.2005
  • Managed State Directors and Event Sales Staff (Remotely and On Site), Primary Speaker at Fundraisers, Business Meetings, and Onboarding Presentations, Trained Coordinating/Sales Staff on Event Planning, Fundraising, Effective Presentations, Time Management and Managing Multiple Projects, First person in to meet with city decision makers to determine event locations

Manufacturing Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation (Fortune 200 Company)
06.1986 - 09.1992
  • Mechanical Design, Drawings and Equipment Justification, Special Machine Design, Capability Studies and Implementation Training, Task Force Team/Project Leader for Secondary Operations (Nominee in 1990 and 1991 for Divisional Cost Reduction Leader)

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B. A. S.) - Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Engineering

University of Minnesota
Duluth, MN

University of the Nations

Skills

  • Sales Presentations
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Effective negotiation
  • Customer Retention
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Communication

Strengthsfindersassessment

  • WOO - Win Others Over - Meeting new people and getting them "onboard"
  • Communication - Host, explain and speak in public
  • Relator - Encourages the deepening of relationships
  • Positivity - Generous with praise and looking for the positive in a situation
  • Competition - Needs other people and invigorated by comparing performance

Currentresidence

Grandview, MO, 64030

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

References

References are available upon request.

Otherexperienceandaccomplishments

  • Skill Path Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines Module I and II
  • Extensive International Presentation and Speaking Experience - 6 of 7 Continents - extended periods of time in South Africa.
  • Sandler Sales Training Presidents Club
  • Trained in "Planning Big" Project Management Systems with James Halcomb, Formerly of NASA and Led Teams in Creating Gantt Charts for Large Projects Using This Method in Africa and North America
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Powerpoint

Timeline

Sales/Design

Foundation Recovery Systems
02.2023 - 09.2024

Sales and Project Manager

Geosupport Systems
10.2022 - 01.2023

Sales/Systems Design Specialist

Thrasher KC
09.2018 - 10.2022

Home Business Endeavor
02.2018 - 09.2018

Director of Sales and Business Development

Complete, LLC Commercial Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018

Regional Sales Manager

KC Master Companies - Pier Masters
07.2015 - 01.2017

Sr. Sales Representative

KC Master Companies - Pier Masters
10.2011 - 06.2015

Founder and Manager

Midwest Home Solutions, LLC
05.2008 - 10.2011

Founder and President

Partners In Ministry - 501c(3)
06.2005 - 05.2008

United States Field Director

Impact World Tour - YWAM 501c(3)
06.1994 - 06.2005

Manufacturing Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation (Fortune 200 Company)
06.1986 - 09.1992

University of the Nations

Bachelor of Applied Science (B. A. S.) - Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Engineering

University of Minnesota

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