Jerry Winker Email & Phone Number

Crystal, Mn

* Photographs some of the biggest names in automotive road racing and rallying in the U.S. on an event-by-event basis.* Published by many websites, books, programs, flyers and other forms of printed media since 1997.* Goes well beyond the call of duty to get "the shot" quickly when needed.* Contributing guest writer and photographer for Dusty Times magazine 1997-2011.* Helps multiple sources in need of racing photos on a global level.

Robbinsdale, Mn

* Cleans and inspects classroom, cafeteria and kitchen areas for various schools within the district. (Current head night custodian at FAIR Crystal School.)* Checks low-pressure boiler (First Class MN Lic. 1C709927) on a daily basis and notifies boss of any concerns.* Completed pool and hot tub certification (PHTA: C-058184).* Helps kitchen staff by organizing both frozen and dried goods upon receipt of shipment.* Fills in, additionally when needed, to help with hours vacated by staff upon their illness.

Crystal, Mn

* Spent three and a half years out of the job market raising two children, one with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).* Juggled time successfully for the needs of his two children.* Shuttled children to various locations for therapeutic and educational needs.

Edina, Mn

* Surpassed monthly sales goals set by upper management every month.* Prepared daily and weekly activity reports, documented information thoroughly on all outbound or inbound calls and set appointments for follow up.* Opened many new accounts by managing a territory of fourteen states and brought on board hospitals, hospital groups, VA hospitals, and third party vendors as repetitive customers.* Answered technical questions involving company transactions and resolved customer complaints.* Specialized in the sale of repair services to portable biomedical equipment within clinical engineering departments of hospitals.

Golden Valley, Mn

Internal Sales (2008)* Topped the sales leader board of the eight new hires in the department.* Provided courteous assistance via phone to agents and Field Marketing Organizations on annuities, life insurance and long-term care.* Recommended and brought up pluses of products for agents to present to potential customers based on client needs.Customer Service – Masters Line (2005-2008)* Maintained high scores on quality value for accuracy, promotion and phone adherence.* Received multiple “Hang ‘Em Up Happy” awards for providing excellent customer service to agents and clients.* Offered solutions for both agents’ and customers’ needs on problems that may have occurred with policies.* Notified agents on outstanding requirements, policy status, and dates of issue and mailing.* Communicated with agents and Field Marketing Organizations on commissions, contracting, licensing, new business, transfers, in-force policies and claims.* Interacted effectively with individuals from socially, economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.* Helped maximize efficiencies within department and participated in focus group to develop new ideas for team.

* Exceeded sales quotas as directed by management.* Provided professional, courteous sales and service assistance to patients, retail accounts and domestic distributors on vacuum erection therapy systems.* Offered products to customers through phone, internet and mail correspondence.* Communicated essential product knowledge and made sound decisions on client inquiries.* Provided regional support for outside sales team.

* Surpassed sales goals every month through inside sales calls and incoming calls.* Focused on bringing back customers who had not purchased within the past two years.* Recommended products via catalogs, sales flyers and samples to both clients and prospects to increase sales for company.

* Quoted pricing for maintenance contracts on CD-R and DVD-R recording systems for technology-based, military, photographic, financial and recording industry accounts.* Organized schedule to track all sales each month and developed an organized filing system.* Notified clients of impending renewals as well as took incoming calls to assist with equipment maintenance issues.

* Surpassed sales goals of aftermarket automotive chassis parts set by upper management.* Organized new and existing territories in thirteen states and two Canadian provinces.* Developed an extensive prospect base and persuaded potential clients on benefits of the company’s product line.

* Awarded “Silver Club” member for sales increases and four-time “Salesman of the Month”.* Informed clients and customers about new products in the company’s line of automotive chemicals, fasteners, abrasives and tools.* Maintained stock levels on client supplies and managed client needs in automotive maintenance and body shops.

Certificate Of Completion, Audiovisual Media Production

Four Years Of Coursework Completed, Photojournalism, Biology

Activities and Societies: U of M Sports Car Club VP/ treasurer/ secretary