Manuel Collazo Email & Phone Number

Southampton Township, Nj, Us

We are association management experts - partnering with associations and nonprofits across industries to provide comprehensive management consulting. At AH, we provide strategic board leadership and governance, strategic marketing and meeting support, technology solutions, human resources services and a full suite of financial management solutions. We are in the business of running the day-to-day operations of nonprofits and associations to enable the noble work these national and international organizations do to make the world a better place.

Southampton, Nj

Greater Philadelphia Area

Vistage Worldwide is a global organization that facilitates peer advisory groups of small to medium business owners, CEOs and senior executives. Vistage currently holds more than 22,000 members in 20 different countries, making them the leading executive consulting committee. Vistage groups consist of diverse members from noncompeting industries who are actively seeking new insight and resources that will ultimately provide them with the opportunity to grow as individuals and leaders, taking their company and life to a new level of success.Through Vistage, I strive to provide my members with the ability to realize more fully who they are, while maximizing their potential, and overall achieve a satisfaction that allows them to lead fulfilling personal and professional lives. I will be my groups biggest advocate, always looking for ways to leave them better off than when they first came to my group. Our group will consist of 1 on 1’s and group meetings that will give my members the ability to reach their goals and exceed their professional and personal expectations by working through issues and contributing to others. As a dynamic, fellow CEO who has a genuine interest in not only guiding leaders but learning from each individual in his group, I am passionate about becoming a champion and advocate for a group of leaders ready to better themselves. If you are an executive that is open, vulnerable, and are prepared to have reciprocal relationships with other CEOs, then reach out to me at manuel.collazo@vistagechair.com to see if my group would be a good fit for you.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead all aspects of national marketing, logistics and distribution firm. Exclusive sales, marketing and business development resource – developing and implementing new marketing / branding campaign; leading new business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead advertising sales and new business development functions for national marketing, logistics and distribution provider. Innovator and project leader for launch of new service line – offering distribution services to daily newspapers nationwide. Developed and implemented operational efficiencies focused on key expense categories – resulting in improved profitability.

Hanford, Ca

Lead multi-media news organization. Three year improved profitability (from OCF of 2.4% to 9.5% with 2010 high of 14%) trend. Transform organization from print-centric news operation to multi-media news and information source for Central Valley, CA – including multiple websites, mobile apps and social media networking capabilities. Develop efficiencies in printing and sales to facilitate cost reductions necessary to improve profitability – develop and implement strategies that reallocate resources to sales, marketing and product development to support new multi-media platform

Davenport, Iowa Area

Develop and implement national consumer sales and audience development strategies across 49 individual media companies. Develop / implement revenue plans utilizing market-based product pricing strategies which yielded first year (2009) incremental revenues of $3.8M and $2.5M annually since program launch. Conduct on-site department reviews / audits for local media companies, focusing on organizational development and operational efficiency opportunities.

Greater Atlanta Area

Led organization with 650 employees and $85M annual revenues – responsible for: consumer acquisition and retention, direct marketing (direct mail, e-commerce, print advertising, and e-marketing channels), business development, educational services, college readership and customer contact center. Experience leading company-wide projects focusing on comprehensive sales process evaluation and consumer pricing strategy development. Extensive project management experience; including hiring and managing third party vendors and consultant-based support team. Develop and implement department reorganization resulting in operational and financial efficiencies - $2.3M expense savings and FTE reduction of 23 %( 2005 vs. 2006).

Greater Atlanta Area

Led sales and marketing departments responsible for approximately 78% of total new business / consumer acquisition - $23M annually. Developed and implemented reorganization plan, integrating sales, consumer marketing, business development and customer service departments - reorganization plan resulted in $1.7M in incremental new business revenues and approximately $1.6M in expense savings.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Developed consumer marketing strategies to support overall retail sales, retention and customer service goals for Metro – daily newspaper and three weekly newspapers. Led marketing creative and educational services departments – including twenty-two staff members and marketing support for $38M annual revenues. Additional responsibilities included: marketing and promotion plan development, creative direction and coordination, curriculum development, B to B and consumer fundraising and staff development. Member of executive operating committee; responsible for key strategic plans / innovations for organization.

Middletown, Ny

Sales & marketing department leader - developed and implemented strategic plans for consumer sales and retention, database marketing, single copy, third party sales and customer service - $16.4M annual revenue budget and $800,000 promotional budget. Managed telesales vendor network. Led cross-functional team (content development, advertising, digital technology and marketing) focused on innovation / business development – responsible for major product and distribution strategy redesign; front-page content test and evaluation, print / online sales strategy development and targeted consumer sales development efforts – revenue grow of 8% ($1.3M).

Middletown, Ny

Led daily operations of full-service marketing department, focusing on marketing support for advertising and digital departments, including market research, sales promotion, consultative selling training and creative services. Developed and managed database of sales material created from various industry and market specific research. Created and implemented sales training for all account executives. Worked with local and national sales departments to maximize revenue opportunities via research-based sales presentations. Managed community relations, promotions, public relations, sponsorship development and trade proposal evaluation.

Wappingers Falls, Ny

Direct B2B and consumer sales and marketing efforts for $2M annual sales local water treatment company. Manage supplier relations, sales and media planning / buying.

Newburgh, Ny

Managed fluid transfer product line serving international customer base. Managed production, R & D, sales and marketing and financial departments for the purpose of measuring project feasibility, production and marketing program development. Developed international partnerships to expand product line and grow market share. Significant international travel.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration

Graduated with Honors

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Transformational Leadership & Innovation

Certificate, Executive Leadership Program - Kellogg School Of Management