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Steven Draisma

Zeeland,MI

Summary

Seasoned Outside Sales Representative with 27-year track record. Long term relationship builder that has translated to extremely high customer loyalty. Big picture thinker with balanced approach of customer service and organizational profitability top of mind.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

MacAllister Rentals
Byron Center, MI
08.2006 - Current
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions.
  • Built and maintained profitable and loyal business relationships.
  • Assisted previous ownership with some key hiring decisions.

Outside Sales Representative

NES Rentals
Byron Center, MI
03.2002 - 08.2006
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements.
  • Built and maintained profitable and loyal business relationships.
  • Assisted in opening Traverse City Michigan location including staffing, real estate and vendor relationships.


Outside Sales Representative

S & R Equipment Company
Grand Rapids, MI
12.1996 - 03.2002
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions.
  • Built and maintained profitable and loyal customer base, many of whom continue to be loyal today.
  • Most improved sales margin for 1997-company wide.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2014

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
12.1993

Skills

  • Opportunity Identification
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Positive Outlook
  • Dependable
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Win-Win resolution minded thinker

Affiliations

Ridge Point Community Church- Board of Elders. 2007-2017. Ended as Board Chairperson with responsibilities and oversite of HR and legal, as well as long term strategy and vision.


Holland Police Department- Sworn Reserve Police Officer. 2000-2007. Service Commendation-9/2000.


Zeeland Township Fire Committee-1998-2000


Safe Families For Children/ Bethany Christian Services- Host Family 2014-present

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

MacAllister Rentals
08.2006 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

NES Rentals
03.2002 - 08.2006

Outside Sales Representative

S & R Equipment Company
12.1996 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornerstone University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College
Steven Draisma