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Blake Calhoun

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic Senior Tax Consultant at Ovation Tax Group with proven sales expertise and exceptional problem-solving skills. Achieved top rankings in business generation while enhancing customer retention through effective relationship management. Skilled in utilizing CRM software to optimize processes and drive satisfaction, consistently delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Tax Consultant

Ovation Tax Group
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Top 5 company wide in total business generated (March & April 2025)
  • Developed strong client relationships to enhance customer loyalty and retention.
  • Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions and optimize follow-up processes.
  • Collaborated with management to refine sales scripts, improving overall customer satisfaction scores.
  • Resolved complex customer issues through effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently handling inbound and outbound sales calls.
  • Navigated multiple software platforms concurrently while engaging customers in conversations, enhancing multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed escalated calls professionally, resolving complex issues effectively while maintaining rapport with callers.
  • Maintained high-quality standards through thorough knowledge of products, services, and company policies.

Outside Sales Representative

Dreamstyle Remodeling
01.2020 - 11.2024
  • Generated over $3 million in sales (2020, 2021)
  • Generated over $2.5 million in sales (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Conducted in-depth product presentations to educate customers on remodeling solutions.
  • Identified customer needs through consultations, providing tailored solutions for home improvement projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sales processes and enhance customer experience.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales representatives on effective selling techniques and product knowledge.
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.

Owner/Operator

Beard Vape Co.
02.2013 - 09.2019


  • Generated over $5 million in sales revenue 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Generated over $10 million in sales revenue 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw our branding and marketing
  • Established relationships with retail companies to sell our products in their stores (I initially did this by going door-to-door to retail shops in Southern California)
  • Established relationships with large distribution companies; first domestically, and then internationally
  • Attended trade shows all over the world to grow our distribution channel.
  • Identified, hired, trained, and oversaw our sales team to market and sell our products as we continued to grow
  • Sold my stake in the company at an 8 figure valuation

Sales Representative

Advantage Title & Escrow
06.2010 - 09.2015

After United Title was sold to a larger national title insurance company, several of our top executives left to start a new title company called Advantage Title. I was amongst the first employees hired at this new company, and continued to excel.


  • President's Club award for over $1 million in business volume 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • #1 producer in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in overall business volume 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Top 3 overall producer (companywide) or better 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Awarded #1 Top Producer award (companywide) in 2010, 2011, and 2013 (out of hundreds of reps)

Sales Representative

United Title Company
06.2000 - 06.2010
  • Over $1 million in total volume 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Over $2 million in total business volume 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Top Producing Rep in my territory (Los Angeles & Ventura counties) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • #3 in the entire company in terms of business volume (out of thousands of reps) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • The first rep in our company to penetrate the prestigious and highly competitive territory known as "The Platinum Triangle" (Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Holmby Hills).
  • Built strong relationships with several of the largest real estate firms and highest grossing real estate agents in Los Angeles and the entire country (including companies such as Hilton & Hyland, The Agency, RE/MAX Olsen, and George Chung Realty; and agents such as Jade Mills, Ron Wynn, Sammy Aflalo, Jordan Cohen, Michael Lamontagna, Christy & Tiffany Martin, and Mark Duban)

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Oak Park, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Prospecting Skills
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Product Management and Pricing
  • Customer Retention Abilities
  • Sales Expertise
  • Staff Training
  • Solution Planning
  • Converting Leads
  • Maintaining Customer Database
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Persuasive Techniques
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public
  • Certified Loan Signing Agent, Loan Signing System - September 19, 2022
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent - April 2004-June 2016

Timeline

Senior Tax Consultant

Ovation Tax Group
11.2024 - 07.2025

Outside Sales Representative

Dreamstyle Remodeling
01.2020 - 11.2024

Owner/Operator

Beard Vape Co.
02.2013 - 09.2019

Sales Representative

Advantage Title & Escrow
06.2010 - 09.2015

Sales Representative

United Title Company
06.2000 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Blake Calhoun