Keith Nielsen

Dubuque, IA

currently: Job hunting

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Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?

I would have to say there are 2 people who share the top spot for making me who I am today. Both are very important to me in different ways.

First is my wife Kelly Nielsen. I have always shown a bit of confidence almost to the point of being cocky. That was mostly a cover for the fact I never really believed I was good enough. Kelly showed me I could do those things I never really believed I could. She believes in me and I get my confidence and energy from her. Kelly's faith in me and her belief in me took me to great places and I know because of her I am destined to do great things again.

Second, Michelle Groves At US Cellular. Before I began to work with Michelle I was a typical dictator type manager. She introduced me to the art of treating employees like people. I learned more from her in the time I worked for her than any other leader I have been associated with since. She personally invested in me as a person and as an employee and I learned from her that people will never care how much you know until they know how much you care. She is the Dynamic organization and her team would take a bullet for her. She is truly one of the greatest coaches of all time.... read more

Posted @ 07:51AM, February 15, 2008 by Keith Nielsen | Permalink
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Work history

Tri-Tech August 2007 to the present
Account Manager

How would you describe your time at Tri-Tech?

I Sell and service accounts across the United States and Canada. We provide a complete retail solution for small business owners.
Aaron's Sales and Lease December 2006 to August 2007
Sales Manager

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How would you describe your time at Aaron's Sales and Lease?

I was a Sales Manager. I created and administered marketing plans to drive sales to a new store.
U.S. Cellular November 1997 to October 2006
Store Manager

How would you describe your time at U.S. Cellular?

I held a variety of different positions at U.S. Cellular. Most of them were in a leadership role. My passion was discovered there. I found an ability in myself to develop tomorrows leaders through personal investment and a sound development strategy. In my 9 years there I was responsible for getting over 30 people promoted in to leadership positions, over 10 in the last 2 years.... read more
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Education

Baker College - Online February 2005 to the present
Business

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How would you describe your time at Baker College - Online?

Working towards finishing my degree in Business.

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Bonnie Hruska
Randall VanMiddlesworth

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Recommendations

Bonnie Hruska
Bonnie Hruska

I had the opportunity to learn some great techniques in developing people from Keith. He is very focused on the business aspect while understanding and caring about the person within. Keith has the ability to light up a room when he enters becauase of his outgoing personality. Keith takes the time to get to know the strenghts and opportunities of each individual then utilizes the strengths adding them into his own presentations as well as effectively coaches them on their areas of growth.

Randall VanMiddlesworth
Randall VanMiddlesworth

Once you meet Keith, you'll be happy to have had the experience. Keith is one of those individuals that will both inpire and motive you and those around you. He will offer new and fresh ideas to help your business grow. I've had the chance to work with Keith at a couple of different offices now, and I am a better person, having had the opportunity to learn from him. Please contact me if you'd like additional or more specific information. Thanks, Randall.

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