Aaron Heimes

8003 W. Laurel Lane, Peoria AZ 85345 | (602) 770-4986 | aaronheimes@yahoo.com

Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my experience and education in business growth, sustainment and expansion. The areas of the most
experience and highest acumen are sales strategy, marketing strategy, public relations, product and business development, project
management and quantitative analysis to evaluate progress. Past and present responsibilities include organizing, communicating, tracking
and measuring business development inclusive of weekly, monthly and quarterly progression reports, P&L reports, forecasts vs. actual sales
reporting and the like.

Education
MBA, PROJECT AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 2011 | UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
The MBA program assisted with the following skills:
Knowledge and skills needed to identify and solve organizational problems using a systematic decision-making approach.
Knowledge and skills needed to manage, develop, and motivate personnel to meet changing organizational needs in a global business
environment.
Apply critical analysis of alternatives under conditions of uncertainty.
Comprehension and application of a significant amount of business administration knowledge within the domains of management,
business law, human capital management, organizational leadership, quantitative reasoning for business, economics, accounting, applied
business research & statistics, operations management, corporate finance, marketing, and strategic planning & implementation.
BSBM | 2001 | UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Major: Business Management

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT
Highly skilled in finance, operations management, risk management, product promotion, client relations, strategic planning, employee
training/supervision, administration, and policy development.
Innovative professional with comprehensive and progressive management experience in diverse business environments.
SALES
Proficient in sales strategy including identifying target audience(s), designing marketing and advertising approach and strategy and
execution of strategy inclusive of end-user, wholesale, distribution sales through multiple channels inclusive of face to face, phone and
online sales. Been recognized multiple times for persistence and sales results.
COMMUNICATION
Superior communication, intuitive, interpersonal, customer service, analytical, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. Proficient in the
use of various computer programs and applications including Lotus, MS Word, Excel, Project Management software, and research.
LEADERSHIP
Facilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productivity and enhance employee morale.
Quick study with an ability to easily grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies.

Community Involvement
As part of ongoing efforts to be engaged in the community I volunteer for various activities to help support my community. This has
included organizing a MS Walk in my hometown of Yankton, SD.

Experience
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | CONSULTANT | DECEMBER 2014-PRESENT
This position is focused on assisting individuals and companies take their product/service from concept to market. Inclusive of the
position includes:
Development of product vision, labeling, legal protections and packaging if needed.
Strategic planning including defining milestones, resources required, risk analysis and quality assurance for the business life cycle.
Traditional and mobile website design, launch and improvement to increase CTR/sales.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis in development of strategy and improving sales.
Social media content development including videos, press releases, testimonials and the like.
Development of sales and distribution channels including the online marketplace and if warranted, retail and wholesale distribution.
Event and expo planning and execution.
Organization of all aspects of order fulfillment.
Planning and organizing marketing and advertising campaigns that are timed and placed to maximize ROI.
CO-OWNER, SALES & MARKETING | PHOENICIAN NUTRIENTS | OCTOBER 2011-PRESENT
The company was formed and is currently in operation with a first-to-market, patented product distributed worldwide. My role was being
the leader of taking the product from concept to its current distribution. This included strategic planning and executing all aspects of the
product life-cycle inclusive of:
Logo, product labeling and packaging design.
Web design and building web content including press releases, interviews, videos, social media engagement.
Marketing & advertising strategy that included both print and online advertising.
Organizing and executing multiple trade show events and other promotional activities.
Distributor negotiation and relations which led to current channel distribution including online, retail and wholesale distribution.
Other activities included light manufacturing, procurement, distribution of products, small events, and networking.
Led sales forecasting, market trend evaluation and segment strategies.
Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast the company budget.
Recruited and hired sales team.
SALES MANAGER | PV SOLAR SALES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR | AUGUST 2013-DECEMBER 2014
This position was responsible for organizing sales activities for others and myself. This included organizing canvassing crews in
neighborhoods and over the phone to set appointments for the sales staff. This position has also developed into being the project leader of
opening an outbound call center to increase prospects. The call division comprises of cold-callers and qualifiers that set appointments,
answer preliminary questions for potential solar clients, and qualify them for a solar estimate. The role involved everything from working
with technology in setting up the call area to designing a training schedule/format, conducting training for the new employees and
everything in between. The project responsibilities also include coaching, reporting of progress, and making changes to any facet of the
operation to make it more efficient and productive.
OWNER | ARIZONA GROWING RETAIL STORE | APRIL 2010-JULY 2013
As a co-owner of a retail store, the duties & responsibilities included all aspects of planning, initiating, development & controlling a retail
store. Day to day activities included: marketing and promoting the business, organizing and merchandising products, managing inventory
levels, providing advice and customer service which resulted in $300k in annual sales.
SERVICE MANAGER, MORTGAGE CONSULTANT | WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. | MARCH 1999-FEBRUARY 2010
As a service manager a person is responsible for the operational half of a bank branch. Duties include vault audits, all managerial duties
relating to managing a staff of tellers, project management, customer service, and working with upper management on ongoing and
specific focuses. As a mortgage consultant, I was responsible for prospecting for and originating "A" paper mortgage loans.
DECK CREW, BOATSMAN | UNITED STATED NAVY, USS TRENTON | MARCH 1994-FEBRUARY 1998
Also referred to as a deck ape the deck crew was responsible for carrying out the duties of preserving the ship, mooring and anchoring
duties, working with small boat ops, standing watch, inventory of ships supplies and other duties.
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