Riley Blaisdell 🦏

Leavitt Group Northwest

Business Development Specialist

West Sound Human Resource Management Association (WSHRMA)

Working in a voluntary position on the board as Secretary for the WSHRMA. My job is to take minutes of chapter meetings and provide notice of meetings and general correspondence. 

For our monthly luncheons, I am responsible for keeping attendance and providing food for the event.

Secretary

Paycor

Major Market Account Executive

AMMEX Corporation

Oversaw and managed end-to-end B2B wholesale account ownership to achieve sales quota and assigned strategic account objectives a thorough deep understanding of the customer base, organizational structure, and knowledge of the influencers within those organizations. 

•	Grew a book of business from $1.3M+ in 2014 to $35.6M+ in 2021 by establishing and fostering customer relationships and leading solution development efforts that best address customer needs.
•	Achieved a 38% average margin by building and scaling product sales within the defined business segment to drive exponential channel growth.
•	Increased market share in the automotive industry from 3-4% to 16% by networking with existing and new clients to provide new products and upsell product gaps.
•	Earned numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2021 Supplier of the Year for a Buying Group, 2021 Sales Rep of Q3, and 2015 Core Value Legend.

Enterprise Sales Specialist

National Sales Representative

Receivables Performance Management

Maintained a complete debt collection portfolio per contracting agreements and FDCPA rules and regulations.

•	Reached and exceeded company quotas, achieving numerous recognitions as the top monthly grosser and building a large book of business with accounts on a payment plan.
•	Improved team performance by collaborating with management to train and supervise new or underperforming employees on industry best practices.
•	Increased debt collection revenue by selling services and educating the consumers on how to pay their debts in full within a timely manner.
•	Provided exceptional communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.

Debt Collector

In 2013, I entered B2B sales, building my book of business by cold calling 📞. This is a full-cycle role. My first deal closed a month outside of training for a whopping 345.00! The days of 90-100 cold calls a day paid off 💵.

We had a bell 🔔 you would ring for new business orders. After that first ring, I set a goal not to ring it unless the start-up order exceeded 10k. It took me seven months to earn it with an order of 29k 💵.

Eventually, I was closing high 6-figure to low 7-figure deals 💰.  

August 4th, 2022, a meeting popped up on my calendar to connect. Once HR appeared on the screen, I racked my brain to try and piece together what I did that could cause this. I happened to get laid off 🤔.

As a father of two kids on a single income, I felt like a failure. I went downstairs and apologized to Megan because I felt like I let her down 😔.

I took the time to grieve and heal. I wanted to land in tech sales, but I had no experience or college degree backing me. 

I started to lurk 👀 on LinkedIn with my 217 connections in September of 2022. I began to hand out connection requests like Oprah handed out keys 🔑. That method didn't work. 

On October 7th, 2022, I made my first post. It didn't go well. Shortly after, I created a post about myself seeking employment 🆘, and I went from 3-4 interviews a week. To 10-15 per week 📈. Thanks to the community.  

A quick stint at Paycor opened doors to the Employee Benefits space and landed at Leavitt Group NW.  
 
It's time to serve.

We have two kids. Titan, our son, was diagnosed as autistic, high-functioning, and non-verbal. He has proven experts wrong by how far he has come. I am so proud and admire your grit and determination. 

Our daughter Mine Mae was born six years after Titan. She is obsessed with her brother Titan and knows Jen Allen's voice because Winning The Challenger Sales was part of her bath time routine. 

Megan is my better half. She is strong, squats more than your boyfriend 🤣, and is a huge advocate for our children. 

I miss a heavy barbell but fell in love with golf on 12-7-2019 ⛳. I played my first round in the rain and shot a 132. Don't worry. I have gotten better and love it. I am Hawaiian but from the big island of California! 🤣🤣

You can find me on LinkedIn cheering 📣 and sharing LinkedIn's VIP list.  

Welcome to my community. Engage is the rage. The party is in the comments. 

Mahalo Nui Loa. 

Let's connect!

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Active In Tech

Founder | Wellness Coach

Pluralsight

DevOps Architect

Minnesota Convention Services

Head of Wellness

Championed operational excellence, customer service, and business development as Managing Partner. Directed a team of 8+ laborers and support staff, and 50+ part-time and seasonal laborers.

Collaborated closely with designers, display houses, and sales leaders to bring creative visions to life on budget. Ensured booths were dismantled and shipped to the next location.

Executed the build, installation, and dismantling of booths for 50+ annual trade shows including the Twin Cities Auto show, Medical Design and Manufacturing Trade Show, and Polaris Dealership Meetings.

Trained new employees, managed inventory, procurement, and accounts payable and receivable. Grew business to 7-figures pre-Pandemic.

Vice President

Map Your Show

Contribute to designing, testing, and releasing infrastructure utilizing Terraform

Manage the infrastructure for a robust line of applications supporting the event industry

Troubleshoot and debug to optimize cloud performance

Support the entire infrastructure application lifecycle

Key Technologies:

GIT, GitHub, Web server technologies
EC2, CodePipeline, Lambda, ALB
MSSQL Server, JIRA, Windows Server, Linux
REST APIs, JSON, JavaScript
Networking, VPC
AWS CLI, IAM, Route53, CloudWatch, CloudFormation

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Level Up In Tech

Success Coach

60 Second Workouts | Fitness Coach for Tech Leaders | Simple Health Solutions in a Modern World

Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Mine came in the form of a 450-pound tractor tire. 🚜


Years ago, I faced an excruciating setback after attempting to lift a mammoth tractor tire - two herniated discs and a long list of spinal complications. 

The injury took its toll on my body and mind, but through a combination of mindset shifts, research, and sheer determination, I've transformed my life. 

And, as a result, I found my life's purpose: helping others transform theirs.

This decade-long journey of recovery saw me experimenting with multiple remedies - from diet and exercise to alternative therapies. 

But the magic lay in the small, daily habit changes. It's these subtle shifts that propelled me from pain to strength, and from despair to joy.

2020 threw another challenge at me: the pandemic halted my family's business and pushed me to pivot. I dived into tech, and as I understood the digital world better, I recognized a recurring theme. 

Professionals, constantly glued to their screens, were experiencing health issues I had solutions to.

Thus, my mission was reborn: Wellness Coaching for Tech Professionals. 

If you're trying to transform your brain & body without spending countless hours in the gym or parting with the foods you love, you're in the right place. I offer:

●1:1 Custom Wellness Coaching
●Corporate Speaking
●Community Wellness Challenges
●Micro Workouts

Want to work together? Check out my featured section!

In a digital age, I'm zealous about crafting straightforward solutions for those who seek energy, confidence, and holistic wellness. Because a fulfilling life should be intentional and enjoyable.

I hope that during the time we share here, you'll find a spark, a tip, or an idea that brings value to your life.

Thanks for joining me on this journey!  -Michael

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