Eric Vetter
Sales Professional
Aberdeen,SD
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter
Gpac
01.2023 - Current
- Engage with legal industry employers across the U.S. to identify job openings for legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys.
- Interview and recruit candidates nationwide and in Canada, ensuring a match between client needs and candidate skills.
- Review resumes, conduct interviews, and connect with potential candidates about job opportunities.
- Utilize professional tools such as LinkedIn, Logic Melon, and CareerBuilder to identify and attract candidates.
- Collaborate with fellow recruiters to assist in filling open positions across the United States and Canada.
- Reach out to law firms and legal professionals to identify hiring needs or explore potential career transitions.
Century 21 Investment Realtors
01.2004 - Current
- Assist and guide clients through the purchasing of single-family homes, commercial properties, and agricultural land.
- Negotiate contracts between buyers and sellers.
- Fill out and review real estate contracts in creative ways if needed to get the best for my clients.
- Evaluate and analyze property values for residential, commercial, and agricultural transactions to provide accurate market assessments.
- Work closely with title companies, lenders, appraisers, and attorneys to ensure clear title and proper settlement statements and closing documents are finalized.
- Review ordinances, zoning laws, title work, plat maps, legal descriptions, easements, soil maps, FSA maps to advise clients effectively.
- Licensed Appraisers License SD (inactive)
Farm Owner & Operator
01.2015 - Current
- Manage a 135-acre farm, overseeing all aspects of planting, harvesting, crop selection, fertilizer use, grain marketing, and budgeting.
- Monitor market trends and adjust farming strategies for optimal profitability.
- Stay current on farming practices by participating in webinars on chemical applications, soil health, and plant nutrition.
Founder & Owner
RentAberdeen.com
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Launched and managed an online platform to connect landlords with prospective tenants.
- Oversaw daily website operations, advertising partnerships, and financial management.
- Successfully scaled the business and facilitated its sale in 2022.
Senior Retail Sales Representative
CellularOne
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Assisted customers with purchasing cell phones, upgrading plans, and troubleshooting issues, delivering top-tier customer service.
- Educated customers on billing statements, service options, and device features.
- Consistently ranked as a top performer, earning multiple awards and incentive-based trips.
- Transformed the Aberdeen Mall location from a low-performing store into the top-performing store in the state, driving significant growth and a large customer base.
- Managed inventory, placed orders, trained new employees on all aspects of the job.
Assistant Store Manager
CellularOne
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed three retail locations and supervised a team of 11 employees.
- Traveled to other South Dakota to provide support and assist when needed.
- Collaborated with leadership on inventory control, sales forecasting, and staffing decisions.
- Created employee schedules, conducted hiring and training, and resolved customer escalations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer & Digital Forensics
01.2021
- Relevant course work: Coursework in criminal law, digital evidence analysis, forensic software (EnCase, FTK), and cyber investigations.
- Specialized training in data recovery, network forensics, and forensic analysis of digital media.
- GPA: 3.8
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Skills
- Legal & Real Estate Expertise
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Sales & Customer Relations
- Technical Proficiency
- Agricultural Knowledge
Certification
- South Dakota Real Estate License
- South Dakota Appraisers License, inactive
Awards
- Outstanding Young South Dakotans Award, 2011-01-01
- Outstanding Citizen with a Disability Award - Mayor's Advisory Committee, 2016-01-01
- George Award - Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, 2017-01-01
- Ruby Award - Century 21, 2020-01-01
- Ruby Award - Century 21, 2021-01-01
- Veterans Advocate Award - Paralyzed Veterans of America, 2021-01-01
Community Service
- Co-Chair, Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, current
- Former member, multiple different boards within the Aberdeen Community
Summary
I have been in sales for over 30 years, I started as a sales representative moved into management, then transition into a real estate carree that has spans over 20 years. I have many areas of expertise and am a very curious person. I love learning and digging into almost anything to learn and understand how things works. Very dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Recruiter - Gpac
01.2023 - Current
- Farm Owner & Operator
01.2015 - Current
Founder & Owner - RentAberdeen.com
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Century 21 Investment Realtors
01.2004 - Current
Assistant Store Manager - CellularOne
01.2001 - 01.2002
Senior Retail Sales Representative - CellularOne
01.1997 - 01.2005
Champlain College - Bachelor of Science, Computer & Digital Forensics
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