Ron Oesterlein

Provided expert product knowledge to customers, leading to informed purchasing decisions and increased satisfaction levels.

• Consistently ranked in top 5 sales associates as measured by lead-to-close ratio
• Exceeded company dollar per lead quota since 2018
• Conduct 20 leads per week, including on-site customer visit, assessment, proposal and estimate
• Acquired 10-20 new clients through proactive prospecting and self-generated leads
• Closed deals averaging $1800 per lead and a 50% close rate, demonstrating proficiency in upselling and closing

• Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations and property management services for office, retail, food service, and multi-family complex in upscale North Shore community of Chicago
• Coordinate overall leasing efforts to ensure properties maintain low vacancy rate
• Create and maintain accurate accounting and financial reports
• Oversee maintenance management, construction, redevelopment initiatives and rent collections
• Research and identify potential business development opportunities
• Establish and maintain productive tenant relationships, including timely and efficient issue resolution
• Actively partner with Board of Directors, Village Board, sole proprietors, banks, and executives and collaborate with zoning, architectural review, and Village Board to drive increase of property values.

Reporting to the owner, lead all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for three companies: Tempel Farms, Tempel Lipizzans and Tempel Organics.

• Upgraded Accounting systems and procedures for increased efficiencies, reducing man hours by 25% and lowering costs
• Streamlined Internal company bill backs resulting in cost savings
• Created automated reoccurring invoicing and billing system reducing inconsistencies and eliminating errors
• Reinstated on-time financial reporting enabling transparency to P&L and increasing owner confidence
• Contracted with new account payable vendors such for credit card processing, reducing costs

• Responsible for facilitating the Waukegan Chamber’s member relations efforts, programs, events, and communications functions
• This position required strong relationship-building and communication skills, strong financial acumen, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Develop and deliver member relations and marketing communications, including official e-newsletter, social media management, promotional material, press releases and the Waukegan Chamber website
• Provided oversight of non-dues revenue programs and sponsorship fulfillment
• Advocated for member recruitment and engagement efforts
• Planned and developed the agenda for Board and Executive Committee meetings.
• Updated accounts receivables to a more efficient system

• Administered accounting and financial reporting for investment group and Chef
• Managed restaurant start-up projects, which included operational agreements with partners and all financial, organizational, and licensing components
• Oversaw special projects including obtaining new outdoor fence for outdoor seating.