Ralph Gardner

Biography:

Work Experience: 79.6 years

Work Experience:

PROFILE Accomplished, dedicated, friendly and energetic in the areas of sales, consultations, and mediations and teaching/training from the fields of insurance, mortgage loan origination and counseling. Bringing forward a wealth of experience combined with wisdom and insight bringing cohesion into dynamic working environments. With strong problem-solving skills easily adapt with change, team building with high interpersonal skills to communicate clear objectives, and to recognize excellence and inspire others in their performance. Creative, resourceful and flexible adapt quickly to changing priorities and challenging demands with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Work history:

Job Title: Inside Sales/Scheduler
Company: Document Masters
Period: January 2015
Role Description:
Software sales * Schedule engineers for upgrade, analysis and sales
Job Title: Counselor/Consultant/Instructor/Mediator
Company: Private Practice
Period: January 2004
Role Description:
Individuals and couples * Businesses: organizational and interpersonal
Job Title: Appointment Setter/Sales
Company: MTI Studios (Music Tree International)
Period: January 2008 - January 2011
Role Description:
Set appointments for national sales staff selling radio ads to mid-size banks
Job Title: contractor
Company: Deluxe Marketing, Inc.
Period: January 2008 - January 2010
Role Description:
Outside Sales (Comcast contractor) * Outside sales for all Comcast products (video, internet, phone) * Manager of local region sales crew of fifteen * Trainer for all employees
Job Title: Customer Advocate/Inside Sales
Company: Best Tel LLC
Period: January 2007 - January 2008
Role Description:
Periodic communication and sales with current accounts * Phone system onsite training * Managed and controlled inventory * Preparation, programming and inventory of all new installations
Job Title: Account Executive
Company: Zones Inc.
Period: January 2006 - January 2008
Role Description:
Account acquisition through daily phone contact with IT staff and management * Developing long-term client relationships to establish a growing account base * Managing accounts include tracking orders, increasing revenue run-rates * Research products for customers and create cost effective solutions * Maintained technical education through daily classes, workshops, and self-study
Job Title: Account Developer/Lead Generation Specialist
Company: Dunthorpe Marketing Group
Period: January 2003 - January 2006
Role Description:
Managed accounts and staff, initiated daily contact with "C" level executives and ownership to establish relationships with DMG clients * Maintained continuous recognition as the top producer of appointments on projects that represent high-technology, engineering, architecture and other professional fields
Job Title: Sales Agent
Company: Timberline Health Benefits (Health and Life Insurance brokerage)
Period: January 2002 - January 2008
Job Title: Loan Officer
Company: National Association for the Self-Employed (Health and Life Insurance Co.)
Period: January 1996 - January 2005
Job Title: Sales Agent
Company: National Group marketing (Pioneer Life Insurance Company)
Period: January 1987 - January 1992
Role Description:
* Sales: Responsible for selling health and life insurance policies to individuals (self-employed) and the small group markets. Solicited and maintained new clients and maintained and serviced existing accounts. Sales manager and trainer for two years. * Business Development: Responsible for all phases of marketing and legal development. Performed periodic mailer campaigns and created referral networks. * Client Services: Provided excellent service to clients by effectively responding to requests, inquiries and concerns. Excelled in account persistency by creating a relationship with the underwriting department that facilitated quick response and positive resolution to challenging claims.

Education:

University of Oregon
BS Marketing
Period: October 2026 - January 1983

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