Developer of People and Effectiveness
Shawn M. Miller has 20 years of business experience working both in the
Shawn spent a number of years as a Territory Sales Manager and Customer Service and Training Manager for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts of America. He served as a mentor and trainer of the division’s most successful sales people and upgraded and revitalized the Inside Sales and Customer Service departments of the organization. In addition, Shawn served as a corporate trainer as well as addressing groups on products, operations, strategic planning, and sales training. Additional responsibilities included leading customer advisory boards, customer service training and leadership retreats.
For more than a decade, Shawn worked in sales, marketing and management in the sports equipment and recreation fields. He introduced several European and Asian sporting goods manufacturers’ products to North American markets, setting up and then selling rights and distribution operations.
In addition to extensive professional presentation training from several well known programs including Leadership Management International of Waco, Texas, USA, the Center for Executive Performance in
Shawn is a member of the Holland Chamber of Commerce and serves in the community as chairperson of the Healthy Community Committee of the
“Shawn is true leader. He is always looking out for the best interest of his clients. He truly serves the people he works with, by trying put their interests first above his agenda. I see him demonstrate this all the time and as someone who works with him, it makes me want to go that extra step to serve him and the direction he is going in. This is reflective in his staff and his wife who works closely with him and they both are amazing people. They are interested in people first before the task which in the long run results in a win in the goals they set forth to do in the people they serve. The more I get to know him, I truly admire his leadership qualities and he is a true example.”
Greg Molchan, The Conquerors International Strength Team
“I asked Shawn to speak to my Sport Managment Foundations class regarding the fitness industry and global competition. I knew Shawn would be the perfect speaker for our class, but I was amazed by the incredible interaction with the class. Shawn kept the class involved, responsive and engaged for the entire 75 minutes. The following class I asked for feedback and they gave Shawn rave reviews.”
Tom Moore, Director of Sports Management, Davenport University
“Shawn has extensive knowledge and experience in health and fitness and has a passion for people. His passion combined with his expertise makes Shawn's presentations specific to his audience, fun, and educational.”
Amber Smith, Marketing Director, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce
"You did a terrific job for us and provided sound advice about nutrition and weight management. Our people found you to be engaging, well informed, and passionate. The visual examples used were powerful as well. As a speaker in general, I really appreciated your strong voice and that you were able to hold everyone's attention (which isn't easy at 6:30 in the morning, but you pulled it off!).
By the way, people are still talking about what is or is not real food, which tells me your message got through."
M. Todd Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Elzinga & Volkers, Inc.
“I have immense respect for Shawn Miller as a mentor and as a friend. He took an interest in my professional development early in my tenure with MCFA and that continued on even as we eventually worked in different parts of the company. His ability to drive home a message or concept with sincerity and intensity has helped me and many of my peers learn what it takes to be successful in a professional environment. I have a ton of respect for Shawn because he always demands the best from himself which in today's society is a quality in short supply.”
Michael Toering, Manager of Marketing and Sales Support, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts of America
“Shawn is able to speak very informative on matters concerning health and nutrition. Shawn's presentations are based on fact and relay the importance of living a healthy lifestyle through diet, nutrition and exercise. I would recommend Shawn's presentations to any organization who would like to learn how to have healthy and productive employees.”
Brent Gawlik, Membership Director, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce
“I heard Shawn speak at our Rotary Club. He is passionate about helping people develop and reach their goals. His presentation was engaging and provided opportunity for the audience to participate. The principles he presented were practical and it was easy to see how they could be applied in both professional and personal life.”
Larry Erlandson, President, Evergreen Commons Senior Center
“My wife and I are members of Flex Fitness Center and frequently contact Shawn for advice to improve the results of our training and overall wellness. Shawn's understanding of the structure and function of the body, gives him unique advantage as an exercise coach.”
Dr. Craig Kingsbury, AK Research Center
“I had an opportunity to hear Shawn speak to a business group about nutrition. His message and the way it delivered it really "opened my eyes" to how critical it is for leading a productive life. Improving nutrition can be such a complex topic, but he boiled it down to a simple and manageable sequence of steps.”
P. Haans Mulder, Partner, Cunningham Dalman, P.C.
“Shawn is a very knowledgeable presenter. He is an expert in his field and his professionalism is apparent. I value Shawn’s ability to tailor his message to his audience. He has a proven track record of effectively presenting sensitive topics in a constructive and encouraging manner that allows the audience to fully engage. Shawn’s honesty and integrity with the subject matter is refreshing. I recommend Shawn for all audiences.”
Michelle Chaney, Area Manager, United Federal Credit Union
“Shawn did a terrific program for our Business Connections Committee on nutrition and healthy lifestyle management. Great presentation style and useful information shared. We were all motivated by his passion for health and wellness.”
Jane Clark, President, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce
“I recently had the opportunity to hear Shawn speak on the topics of effectiveness and productivity. I felt he did an excellent job and that his discussion was interesting, easy to follow and well-paced. Based on the interaction of the audience, it was apparent that they too were engaged in the discussion. I also believe that Shawn covers topics of interest to nearly everyone.”
Kevin Phillips, Community Bank President, National City Bank
“Shawn's expertise and passion for fitness were evident in his evaluation and program design for my personal wellness. I trust Shawn to provide me with accurate and helpful tips with my training. Shawn is someone would recommend to anyone either looking to improve their current program or looking to turn a new leaf.”
Joseph Lampen, Commercial Lending Officer, Paragon Bank & Trust
“I had the opportunity to work with Shawn several years and he displayed a solid work ethic, an attention to details, and a passion for mastering sales skills. Shawn is clearly passionate about his business and would be a solid business adviser/trainer!”
Jerry Sytsma, Sales Manager for the America's, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts of America
“Shawn knows how to reach people where they are at and helps them grow in new directions. If you're looking for a challenge and results, Shawn is your guy!”
Barb VerCande, Manager, Holland Hospital - Center for Good Health
“Shawn is a master at a no-pressure sales approach called Leadership Selling. He is great in front of a group, regardless of the size. He finds a great balance between being passionate about what he's selling, making the sale, and keeping the customer feeling OK.”
Jeff Poest, Sales and Marketing Manager, Rapidparts, Inc.
“Shawn has an incredible understanding of Health and Fitness consulting and offers comprehensive solutions that are probably second to none. He can be a reservoir of fitness resources to anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend him.”
Alpha Mansaray, Branch Manager, National City Bank
“I have known Shawn since the late 90's when we worked together at UBS. He continues to be a leader and a motivator, just as he had been many years ago.”
Charles Lundeen, President, Arogos Financial
“Shawn spoke to our organization about nutrition and provided us with valuable information about nutrition. I followed his simple prescription for better nutrition and have lost almost 30 pounds in just under four months. I highly recommend Shawn's informational talks on nutrition!”
Roberto Jara, Director, Latin American's United for Progress
“Shawn really understands how to develop people for Maximum Effectiveness! Not just with the physical, as with Flex Fitness, or with developing Healthy Living and Holistic attitudes, but also with all six areas of life that make up the complete person. The LMI program has transformed my life, and I can't thank Shawn enough! And if facilitating this for me wasn't enough, Shawn is a master at networking, creating opportunities for his contacts, and marketing ideas and brainstorming!”
Joe Nelis, President, Dutch Village and Nelis Imports
“Shawn is a high energy, results driven leader. His passion for his career, along with his ability to build rappore with his clients, creates new opportunities everywhere he goes.”
Mick Koster, Senior Consultant, Strategic Partners, Inc.
