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Rocky Bloniarz

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Caring Mentor bringing four years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with undergraduate individuals to support development of management, team-building and communication abilities and help each develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor, RBE Studies, Lacy School of Business

Butler University
Indianapolis, United States
09.2017 - Current
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.

Accounting, CRM Coordinator, Inside Sales

Meyer Plastics, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
06.2005 - 06.2017
  • Outbound Email specialist, Marketing, Inside Sales, Outside Sales Consultant, Price Analyst, Warehousing, Production
  • Boosted annual sales from $20 million to $32 million during tenure.
  • Used CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records.
  • Created and updated customer accounts with relevant information.

Vice President

Careers Online, LLC
Greensburg, IN
09.2001 - 06.2005
  • Sales and Marketing, Added three markets to COL growth,
  • Annual sales in Indianapolis, Ft Wayne & Orlando, FL, $70 million.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Substitute Teacher

Heritage Christian High School
Indianapolis, IN
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • Taught Economics, History, English, Mathematics, Political Science
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Local Sales Manager

WNUA-FM Radio
Chicago, IL
08.1994 - 09.1999
  • Hired and trained local Sales Account Executives, drive sales to $45 million in first year, $95 million in year two with new “Smooth Jazz” format.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.

Adjunct Professor

Oakton Community College, Community College
Skokie, IL
09.1994 - 05.1996
  • Taught sales and marketing to Oakton Community College students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

General Sales Manager

WSHE-FM Radio
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
07.1993 - 08.1994
  • Annual sales of over $30 million in first year
  • Drove rival rock station from Miami market

Docent and Lead Interpreter

Chicago Historical Society
Chicago, IL
05.1985 - 07.1993
  • For The Last Best Hope, a traveling Abraham Lincoln and Civil War retrospective
  • Led indoor and outdoor tours of Chicago artifacts and architecture.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.

General Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager

WCKG-FM Radio
Chicago, IL
04.1988 - 06.1993
  • Led effort to achieve annual sales of over $90 million dollars, finished third in major market (Chicago)
  • Trained and managed local sales to largest direct budget in station history.
  • Developed and strengthened high-performance sales team turning over $22.5M per quarter.
  • Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.

Education

MBA - Business Economics

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2005

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.1974

Skills

  • Extensive Sales, Marketing and Management experience
  • Experience as Adjunct Professor and High School teacher
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • CRM and BI proficient
  • Database and new media experience
  • Positive Interactions
  • Teacher Support

Additional Information

  • 10 Year Docent at Chicago Historical Society - Studied Chicago and Civil War History as preparation for Last Best Hope exhibit.
  • 2 Year Loaned Executive, United Way of Chicago – Raised funds and coordinated efforts at Chicago-area businesses.
  • 20 Year Bible Study Fellowship Participant and Group Leader - studied and facilitated learning in Old & New Testament curriculum.
  • Five Year Young Life Executive - participated in shepherding resources, time and funding to grow Prep Young Life in Indianapolis
  • 10 Year Member of Christian Businessman’s Council - allowing all to participate in CBMC services. Completed Timothy and Paul programs.

Timeline

Mentor, RBE Studies, Lacy School of Business

Butler University
09.2017 - Current

Accounting, CRM Coordinator, Inside Sales

Meyer Plastics, Inc
06.2005 - 06.2017

Vice President

Careers Online, LLC
09.2001 - 06.2005

Substitute Teacher

Heritage Christian High School
09.1999 - 09.2001

Adjunct Professor

Oakton Community College, Community College
09.1994 - 05.1996

Local Sales Manager

WNUA-FM Radio
08.1994 - 09.1999

General Sales Manager

WSHE-FM Radio
07.1993 - 08.1994

General Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager

WCKG-FM Radio
04.1988 - 06.1993

Docent and Lead Interpreter

Chicago Historical Society
05.1985 - 07.1993

MBA - Business Economics

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Boston College
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