TAPS Services is a professional security firm founded in the heart of “Silicon Valley.” What makes TAPS unique is our philosophy: "A commitment to invest in our community."We hire team members from our local communities in the valley. We provide our members with a high level of training in the security industry and assign our team members to work in their community.Michael Solan has former military training in security, code and communications.Served during the Vietnam era on… Show more TAPS Services is a professional security firm founded in the heart of “Silicon Valley.” What makes TAPS unique is our philosophy: "A commitment to invest in our community."We hire team members from our local communities in the valley. We provide our members with a high level of training in the security industry and assign our team members to work in their community.Michael Solan has former military training in security, code and communications.Served during the Vietnam era on the East German Border during the cold war and was honorably discharged with a security clearance.20+ years experience in sales, sales management and consulting, with a strong emphasis on people skills, such as closing, management and sales training. Show less

I acquired and serviced new accounts in the greater Denver area; I was solely responsible for new business development. I called on an average of 45 small to medium size businesses per day. I successfully brought in over 60 new monthly recurring clients within a 12 month period averaging $335 per month. I was completely self managed and self reliant.

I developed B2C clientele in the entire state of Colorado. I targeted the senior and disabilities market to provide The Rascal mobility chair to those in need. Successfully sold to well over 2000 clients during my tenure and generated an average of $200,000 of product per year for the last 12 years. My best year was 2006; sold $246,000. In additional to sales responsibilities, I maintained relationships with clients by servicing needs and ensuring warranty of products and goods

I was the founding Marketing Director for a startup clinic focused on natural health and wellness. I managed an annual budget of $98,000 per year. Focused efforts on clientele with obesity and obesity disabilities. Successfully captured an average of 100 clients per year which drove an average revenue of$178,000.