The Ockers Company is a leading value-added Information Technology solutions reseller and service provider to educational and healthcare organizations as well as corporate and small to medium business throughout New England. As certified design, installation and service professionals, Ockers custom develops and supports IT and related technology solutions utilizing Best-in-Class systems from our extensive group of elite product partners that include Dell, HP, Microsoft®, Promethean, Aerohive™ and others. Ockers’ custom “best practices” IT solutions and technical services are highly-acclaimed for their outstanding performance, enduring reliability and worry-free security.Ockers’ technology product solutions and service capabilities redefine the role of a value-added reseller by uniquely encompassing FOUR vital areas of IT requirements essential for excelling in today’s ultra-competitive world.1. IT Product Solutions & Support (consultants, resellers, installers, managed services)2. Infrastructure Architecture (data hardware, software, network configuration experts)3. Audio-Visual Communications (video conferencing, interactive whiteboards, VoIP, etc.)4. Cloud Computing Services (hosted application exchange; HaaS & SaaS technology)

SALES & MARKETING EXPERIENCE• Managed and negotiated co-op advertising promotions with key vendors in national trade publications to successfully decrease company advertising expenses by as much as 50%• Coordinated sales meetings at trade shows to prepare sales team of the goals and objectives of the show• Prepared and edited press releases for new product launches and trade show appearances• Identified and targeted new business through marketing and social media channels• Researched and targeted key clients to spur rapid growth of 50% annually over a 7 year periodPLANNING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE• Developed and executed design and distribution of promotional materials • Successfully negotiated long term multiyear contract with one of the world’s largest professional audio manufacturers decreasing cost of goods by 18% while increasing vendor sales to over $450,000 resulting in over $80,000 of additional gross profit• Coordinated shipping logistics with a shipping budget of over $100,000 annually while negotiating pricing contracts and tiered incentive programs with UPS and FedEx to decrease shipping costs by as much as 20%• Exhibited at 1-2 trade shows per year identifying potentially profitable shows, handling the logistics for transport, set up and merchandising of trade show booths as well as training a team of sales people to work the shows and handle travel arrangements and logistics for the team• Coordinated events, logistics and staffing for as many as 15-20 entertainers per nightHUMAN RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE• Recruited, trained and scheduled as many as 20 entertainers per night at various functions throughout New England while ensuring all entertainers had travel means, accommodations and all equipment• Managed all human resources aspects including payroll, benefits packages which included health insurance and IRA plans, workers compensation and unemployment claims for as many as 22 employees