Dylan Bear
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Versatile Search Consultant adept at building strong client relationships and delivering tailored recruitment strategies. Proven ability to analyze market trends and optimize recruitment processes, ensuring effective talent acquisition that supports organizational objectives and enhances client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Search Consultant
gpac
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2026 - Current
- Gpac is a leading provider of full-service solutions to a broad range of clients throughout the US and globally.
- Comprehensive Search and Recruitment Services: Search and selection process. We use a proven, comprehensive strategy to secure the best talent.
- We provide services for the recruitment and placement of key highly-skilled professionals.
- Conducted in-depth candidate searches using advanced recruiting tools.
- Managed candidate pipeline through applicant tracking systems effectively.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to understand hiring needs.
Salesperson
PepsiCo
10.2023 - 06.2026
- Consistently exceed sales targets through consultative, relationship-focused selling and strategic account planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and customer stakeholders to execute promotional strategies, increasing territory sales by 15%.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with decision-makers by identifying unique customer needs and delivering tailored solutions, resulting in increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Managed high-volume territory across Iowa City-Coralville market as primary point of contact for key customer accounts and multi-site relationships, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Analyze territory performance metrics and customer trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize execution.
- Earned recognition for excellence in territory management and customer relationship development within a highly competitive market, reflecting adaptability and effectiveness in driving sales.
Materials Specialist
John Deere
Waterloo, IA
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated procurement, expediting, production, and timely delivery of materials
- Leveraged the critical shortage reports to ensure part availability
- Scheduled production parts leveraging factory capacity and line constraints
- Ensured operations maintained sequence percentage above 95% and implemented root cause corrective actions for sequence hits
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain accuracy in stock records
- Provided support to meet all production schedules including complete goods, inter-factory, and service parts
- Collaborated with material flow teams to identify root causes of material shortages and propose corrective actions
- Communicated and interfaced with management, manufacturing engineering, wage workforce, supply management and material flow support team
Construction Sales Rep
Home Solutions of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Generated over $500,000 in sales within my first six months.
- Resolved gutter, roof, and insulation issues for hundreds of homeowners, enhancing their home's functionality and comfort.
- Ensured satisfaction of all previous, current, and future customers by providing consistent support and addressing unique needs.
- Measured footage, created diagrams, diagnosed home issues, and developed tailored plans to resolve them for daily company leads.
Hardware Technician
Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.
Independence, IA
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Led team of eight to achieve 90% production efficiency through effective maintenance strategies.
- Developed and refined processes for Drill Press department to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Deburred parts to make sure there are no defects or excess metal on them.
- Collaborated with engineers and production staff to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Studied blueprints, supplemental drawings, specifications, or in some cases, a sample part, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls05-2021
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Recruitment strategy
- Applicant tracking systems
- Relationship management
- Talent assessment
- Customer relationship management
- Territory management
- Consultative selling
- Effective communication
- Client management
Timeline
Search Consultant
gpac
07.2026 - Current
Salesperson
PepsiCo
10.2023 - 06.2026
Materials Specialist
John Deere
05.2022 - 09.2023
Construction Sales Rep
Home Solutions of Iowa
03.2021 - 05.2022
Hardware Technician
Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.
01.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General
University of Northern Iowa