Ryan Schmitz
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished sales leader known for building strong client relationships and driving business growth. Track record includes securing major distribution partnerships and generating over $14 million in fundraising. Committed to fostering meaningful connections and delivering impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Director, Business Development
Half Shell Vodka
, Colorado & Southern California
02.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic sales plans to drive business growth and market expansion.
- Identified potential clients through market research and networking initiatives.
- Conducted presentations to showcase products and services to prospective customers.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials for new offerings.
- Secured the companies largest distribution at the time by locking down the Ritz-Carlton @ Bachelor Gulch
Inner Excellence Training
01.2018 - Current
- During my time as a professional golfer I fortunate to get in touch with renowned mental and leadership coach Jim Murphy (author of Inner Excellence).
- I understand the importance of habits/routines and how you can align your behaviors and environment to be geared towards positive outcomes and long term growth.
- His clients include AJ Brown, Jason Day, Scottie Scheffler & more!
- I’ve incorporated gratitude practice and meditation into my everyday routine which have allowed me to communicate more effectively with those around me.
Development Associate
ACE Scholarships
Greenwood Village, USA
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Helped to build lasting relationships with key high-net-worth individuals.
- Actively put on events to help to maximize revenue from VIP clients and achieve sales goals including our Annual Luncheon which raised 4.2 million dollars.
- Researched and implemented strategic marketing methods.
- Held sales meetings with prospective individuals and companies.
- With a team of 3 raised over 14.5 million dollars for ACE Scholarships.
Professional Golfer
US & International
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Was honored and grateful to be able to follow my passion at the time of becoming a professional golfer.
- Turned Pro in 2018 and earned the right to play one season on the PGA Latin American Tour in 2020.
- I played in several Korn Ferry and PGA Tour Canada events
- Managed travel logistics for tournaments, coordinating schedules and accommodations effectively.
- Participated in countless pro am’s with industry leaders and formed solid relationships with them.
Education
BS - Finance, International business Certificate, Real Estate
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2017
University of Economics
Prague, Czech RepublicHigh School -
Regis High School
Aurora, COSkills
- Strategic sales planning
- Client presentations
- Revenue generation
- Customer relationship management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Client acquisition
- Sales presentations
- Key account targeting
Timeline
Sales Director, Business Development
Half Shell Vodka
02.2025 - Current
Development Associate
ACE Scholarships
09.2022 - 01.2025
Inner Excellence Training
01.2018 - Current
Professional Golfer
01.2018 - 01.2022
BS - Finance, International business Certificate, Real Estate
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Economics
High School -
Regis High School