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Small business owner that offers housing solutions to clients across the globe.

At Updike Distribution Logistics, we provide innovative, cost-effective logistics services across virtually all realms of the supply chain spectrum. While many so-called 3PL companies do one thing well, we have the unique capability to offer a full array of integrated, in-house logistics solutions, and we have the demonstrated skills to perform.

Recruited to take over under performing territory and provide structure, best practices and immediate revenue improvement over 2022.Building high-performance teams is essential for driving revenue growth. By assembling a group of talented individuals who are aligned with the organization's goals and values, companies can achieve exceptional results.Q1 & Q2 results are a territory best following a dismal 2022. Northern California is the top-ranking territory in all of Georgia Pacific YTD.

NEALABC was purchased by Heartland Systems in 2021, NEALABC (Neal & Associates Business Consultants) is a Microsoft Certified Partner information technology and sales consultancy. As a member of the corporate executive team, I build, shape, and direct the go-to-market strategy, brand architecture, and P&L performance. As such, my team and I drive sales of MS Azure Cloud, Dynamics CRM, and sales training and consulting solutions by providing strategic and operational leadership in design and execution of long-term plans, sales initiatives, lead generation and conversion, business performance programs, corporate and client sales training, KPIs, and process improvements. Under my purview are the account team, the Microsoft relationship, and cross-platform marketing.Since 2019, I led a redefinition of the selling structure and customer journey, initiated multiplatform marketing, and directed innovations in service and product portfolio that resulted in rapid triple-digit growth. We expanded our Microsoft licensing value proposition through expanded Azure Cloud and CRM offerings, elevated the brand architecture through content marketing, refocused toward virtualization solutions, and collaborated our with clients' Chief Sales Officers in building high-performing revenue teams through consultation and training on core selling processes, financial acuity, tools (Teams, SharePoint), and CRM process integration.

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune 500 company, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services, and solutions.I was recruited to direct the sales strategy as the regional leader for the company's packaging products division, accelerating P&L performance as the head of a team of ten Sales Representatives stimulating demand, building mindshare, architecting client solutions, supporting national accounts, and collaborating on strategic service delivery initiatives. During my tenure, my organization achieved a series of high-profile account wins, transforming what had been an underperforming region and delivering a substantial positive swing. I managed the harmonization and integration of a newly unified sales team created from the merger of Xpedix and Unisource, strengthened the customer experience, and built the framework and standards that established a team culture of performance through process discipline and service excellence.

Gadge USA is a provider of integrated packaging, supply chain, and design and engineering services.I held a senior leadership role charged with building out the Western US region's sales and business development organization on behalf of integrated packaging solutions firm, in which I defined and executed the market vision, managed the regional strategic planning and brand positioning, and directed all aspects of sales operations.With Gadge I successfully delivered the company's strategic vision, increasing mindshare across the region, rapidly building a foundation of key accounts, and developing the plan for a new organizational service delivery model. A couple of notable achievements, in addition to my sales leadership, include leading the companywide implementation of a proprietary CRM platform, and the conceptualization and implementation of an innovative dimensional weight packaging solution delivering substantial annual client savings.

Sound packaging is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging materials. The company was acquired by Smurfit Kappa in 2015.After joining the company in 2011 as an Account Manager, I was promoted in 2013 to a senior management role collaborating on the day-to-day management of the corporate sales strategy and operations. In this capacity I provided leadership to a team of seven on strategic planning, lead generation, forecasting, and account management.As a top-performing Account Manager, I built a multi-million-dollar book of business from inception with a diverse portfolio of highly productive national and local accounts. Once appointed Assistant Sales Manager, I revitalized the sales organization by building a high performing team, creating structured sales processes, and delivering shoulder-to-shoulder coaching to accelerate professional development. In addition, I managed the implementation of the company's Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform from initial planning through training and change management.

Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois with approximately 14,000 employees.Recruited to build and lead a regional sales organization for the company.

International Paper is one of the world's leading producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper. The company was formerly a division of Weyerhaeuser corporation and a Fortune 150 company.I managed regional sales, business development strategy, and account management for the packaging products vertical, where I was responsible for growing the business with new and existing accounts through strategic planning, prospecting, lead generation, relationship management, and post-sale support. My role was elevated and expanded in 2009 to launch the company’s produce packaging vertical in Nogales, AZ serving cross-border agribusiness.In this role, I achieved best-in-class sales performance, building a $13 million book of business, leveraging a consultative sales approach to build relationships with C-level clients and other key decision makers. In addition, I served as the corporate subject matter expert on the company's produce products, coaching and mentoring the division's other sales representatives on best practices.

St. Louis Home Mortgage is a full service home lending broker serving the greater St. Louis area. As a Loan Officer I provided lending opportunities to a broad spectrum of clients with varying needs.My account base was home grown on a number of fronts, with strategies including mailings, phone calls, Home Show appearances, and referrals.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is a major manufacturer of corrugated containers.I was brought in to specifically call on new accounts and grow the Phoenix, AZ territory, where I was responsible for maintaining and improving customer relations of a problem account that previously went ignored.

Inacom provided complete life cycle support for IT outsourcing services including software; hardware; network, and full service help desk support.I compiled, researched, analyzed and communicated data reflective of historical and current business activities to recommend process and performance improvements, as well as forecasted the impact of those recommendations. In addition, I communicated and presented the projected and actual impact of the performance and process improvements to the executive team and clients, and performed Help Desk support.

Mid West Sheets - Gaylord Container's Sheet division.Shipping Coordinator that managed 7 full time employees on multiple shifts to load trucks with corrugated sheets we manufactured each shift. Performed Customer Service duties in a start up environment, as well as, being the Shipping Coordinator.

Responsible for running Quality Lab.Tested all incoming raw materials used to manufacture corrugated boxes. Updating SPC charts and presenting data to management.

Weyerhaeuser is a major manufacturer of corrugated containers.Worked as second lead on various pieces of finishing equipment to include Wet and Dry ends of Corrugator.