Virtual Reality Development
Years of professional experience
Blake Friesen
Client Relations And Retention Specialist
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated Branding and Marketing sales professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent, organized, and creative practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
- Startup Founding experience with strengths in coordinating, developing and implementing online promotion strategies and requirements.
- Proven success driving innovation for early adoption of emerging products in established industries.
- Committed to creating trusting relationships with customers that generate leads and drive sales.
My goal is to seek a full-time position at a growing company that offers solutions to enhance future business growth.
Overview
16
16
3
3
Years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
31
31
Years involved in team settings
Work History
High School Hockey Coach
Providence Academy
Plymouth, MN
12.2020 - Current
- Coached and Mentored 30 high performing high school athletes daily.
- Achieved (19-7-1) record which is best in school history.
Property Management Assistant
M&S Properties
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals for operational efficiency.
- Managed 6 total properties around Minneapolis area.
- Learned how to manage property builds and maintenances from start to finish.
- Worked with electricians, plumbers, HVAC, carpenters, suppliers, tenants, and landlords.
Startup Founder
GAMER GLOVES, LLC
Eden Prairie, MN
05.2012 - 07.2021
- Raised over $500,000 for various product launches.
- 75,000+ units sold, globally to 45,000 customers/clients.
- Successful in turning 1-star reviews into 5-star reviews through impeccable customer service through dialogue with customer (regardless of language barrier).
- Attended 4 Domestic and 2 International trade shows related to technology and/or apparel manufacturing.
- Oversaw all departments and managed up to 10 employees.
Independent Sales Contractor
BETTER SOLUTIONS STORM GROUP
Circle Pines, MN
08.2019 - 06.2021
- $200K revenue in first 3 months of selling.
- Devised successful strategies to maximize account penetration.
- 90% of sales were customer facing
- Used prospecting and client development techniques to produce fresh leads and maintain solid conversion rate
Logistical Operations/Social Media Assistant
OPTIMIZATION ASSOCIATES INC
Minnetonka, MN
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed 32,000 mile logistical operations for specified territories.
- Focused on improving driver/rider efficiency's by utilizing business intelligence software (Tableau).
- Researched key industry trends and competitive insights to keep messaging relevant to target demographic
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
Customer Service
undefinedInterests
Paddle Boarding
Biking
Golf
Fun Facts
- Professional Hockey Player (Minors) from 2009-2011.
- High Schools first Mr. Hockey candidate in school history.
- Currently learning about Blockchain, Crypto Currencies, and Virtual Reality.
Certification
Agile Fundamentals: Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban
Timeline
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
01-2022
Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts
12-2021
Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets
12-2021
Introduction to Blockchain Specialization
12-2021
Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets
12-2021
High School Hockey Coach
Providence Academy
12.2020 - Current
Property Management Assistant
M&S Properties
11.2020 - 08.2021
Business Intelligence Analyst Course - 2020 (Data Science, SQL, Python, Machine Learning)
07-2020
The Complete Financial Analyst Course - 2020
06-2020
SQL Fundamentals
05-2020
Machine Learning
05-2020
Independent Sales Contractor
BETTER SOLUTIONS STORM GROUP
08.2019 - 06.2021
HTML Fundamentals
07-2019
Agile Fundamentals: Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban
06-2019
Logistical Operations/Social Media Assistant
OPTIMIZATION ASSOCIATES INC
05.2017 - 11.2019
Startup Founder
GAMER GLOVES, LLC
05.2012 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Minnesota State University - Mankato
08.2006 - 06.2009
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