Andy Arruda Email & Phone Number

Warren, RI, US

Warren, RI

I started TDR Properties after I started my own Promotional Products supplier company, Distinctive Brands Limited dba PictureFrames.Net in 1996. I purchased a 25,000 sf building to house my company along with some commercial tenants in Warren, RI in 2000. I have since sold Distinctive Brands but kept the building. I have since built an additional 10,000.

Warren, RI

I handle several roles as the Property Manager for the Manufacturing Innovation Center. I am responsible for finding and retaining commercial tenants for our portfolio of 3 large commercial buildings which account for over 300,000 sf of space. I handle everything to do with our buildings from tenant leases, retention, construction, plumbing and electrical.

Braintree, MA

• THE HUB PEN COMPANY, Braintree, MA 2010 to presentTop 40 supplier of promotional pens in the US.National Sales Manager (2010 to present)Hired by company ownership to develop and implement a national sales organization..
• Successfully integrated sales of leather goods, pens, flashlights, and other offerings following the company’s acquisition of Beacon Promotions in 2016
• Sourced and hired 17 US multi-line sales representatives to accelerate market presence. Reps have contributed $15M in additional sales over the last five years; overall volume has nearly doubled from $30M in 2010 to.
• Developed a specialized inside sales model with 5 strictly inside reps focused on inbound and outbound outreach and 5 who travel with outsourced reps to optimize their product knowledge and ensure top-of-mind. Program.
• Led effort to establish a presence in Canada in 2013. Recruited and trained 13 multi-line reps to service this territory that has now contributed over $1.5M in revenue to date
• Implemented NetSuite CRM in April 2015 to capture and track sales activity including inbound and outbound call and emails, quotes, initiatives and sales notes

• RS OWENS & COMPANY, Chicago, IL 2009 to 2010Producers of awards and gifts including Oscar, Emmy, Cotton Bowl Trophy and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Award.Vice President of Sales (2010)Supervised 3 Regional Sales.
• Promoted for the second time in less than two yearsNational Sales Manager / New Business Development Manager (September 2009 to May 2010)Managed a team of 12 sales and account management personnel and 3 outside reps to.
• Earned promotion for turning around a multi-year downward sales trend within only 12 months and for putting the company on target to grow sales by $1M in 2010. Drove reorganization of the entire Sales and Support area.
• Evolved Inside Customer Service team into a sales-driven organization that not only serviced existing customers, but aggressively established new sales leads; cross-trained the team and implemented a telemarketing.
• Grew Custom Award Sales 100% within one year (FY 2009); subsequently reached 2009 levels within the first 6 months of FY 2010 by collaborating with Operations to accelerate and improve accuracy of quoting and delivery.

• DISTINCTIVE BRANDS (D/B/A PICTUREFRAMES.NET), Warren, RI 1996 to 2009Suppliers of customized picture frames to the promotional products industry; acquired by RS Owens in 2009.Senior Vice President of Sales & Business.
• Developed “Frame Man” branding persona to earn top-of-mind status for all things frames among buying groups. Grew to become the leading picture frame supplier among >100 players in the promotional products industry
• Awarded 4-of-4 stars by the Advertising Specialty Institute for outstanding customer service in 2008 and 2009. Only ~15% of industry players earn this award based on customer issue resolution, timely quotes and.
• Introduced digital picture frames to the promotional industry; grew category sales to $350K in 2007
• Earned 1998 SAAGNY Linda Robinson Scholarship Award for individual dedication and service to the association and a personal commitment to the betterment of the promotional products industry
• Grew company to $1.6M in first 3 years from startup. Named one of the fastest growing suppliers in the promotional products industry in 2000 by Advertising Specialty Institute

manufacturer and marketer of photo frames, albums and photo storage productsNational Sales Manager, Special MarketsManaged all activities related to sales, marketing and profitability for Advertising Specialty and Premium markets in USA and for retail sales through 7 exclusive distributorships in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Japan and Argentina. Developed and.

I was responsible for both Colibri and Linden Clock sales and marketing to the Promotional Products Market.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Conentration Marketing

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Aldrich Hall Social Committee Chairperson

Mas, Promotional Products

Activities and Societies: Master Advertising Specialist

Bs, Business Administration; Marketing

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant (RA) Aldrich Hall