Highlights:
Senior-level Executive with proven leadership in diverse industries and expertise in P&L/General Management, Sales/Marketing, Call Center operations, acquisition integration and startups/turnarounds. Excels in creating and mentoring highly productive teams.
Led $50 million organization with $2 million in delinquent receivables to 58% gross profit increase in 9 months.
Drove 165% revenue and 27% margin increases by revitalizing sales and streamlining business practices.
Turned $5 million organization from loss to profitability in 1st year; grew to $7 million in 2nd year.
FORWARD-THINKING LEADER who resolves complex issues and executes strategies that enhance the bottom line.
® Relocated and centralized $5 million environmental firm's manufacturing and sales operation in 4 months.
® Created Canadian division for US-based international firm; grew division sales 800%+ in 3 years.
® Collected $1.2 million in past-due receivables in 1st 60 days. Uncovered 4-year-long, $800K+ embezzlement.
INNOVATIVE PACESETTER with strong business acumen who thrives on building solid relationships.
® Managed key accounts such as Hughes, Kodak, EDS, Amoco, Lehman Brothers, Shell Oil and Ford Motor Company as well as state and federal governments.
® Developed startup manufacturer's relationships with US/Canadian Fortune 200 accounts including Computer Associates, Microsoft, Boeing, GM, John Deere, U S WEST, Motorola, Caterpillar and Nortel.
® Established primary vendor contracts with Sun, HP, Netscape and 3Com for $50 million IT firm.
PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR who combines sound business practices with keen analytical and problem-solving abilities.
® Negotiated South Korea licensing agreement for US industrial/commercial manufacturer.
® Executed $2.7 million outsourcing contract on behalf of $1 billion company.
® Reduced 7-year, 10,000-sq.ft. lease to 5 years and zero-cost tenant improvements.
Companies I like:
Open to all opportunities
Responsible for overall operations of a spa warranty, service and parts company supporting the US, Canada and Europe.
Increased aftermarket accessory and parts sales by more than 200% in the first 6 months.