Dan Devalk Email & Phone Number

Richmond, VA

USA

09/09 – New Business Launch LeaderResponsible for a game-changing launch of Existing Products into a New Channel. Created a NEW NATIONAL BRAND. Process included learning the channel dynamics, building an agency network, distribution network, and attractive product line. My responsibilities included strategic planning; intensive sales at several levels.

The Rank Group acquired Presto in 2008Exceeded all objectives for 2005, 2006, and 2007 for Industrial Packaging BUCreated a more profitable niche demand for Presto Stretch wrap by developing and launching a new product. Successfully penetrated Alcoa growing annual sales from $350K to $2.3MM. It was our most profitable account.Acted as "​In-house"​.

Started-up this wholesale packaging supply distribution business targeting the commercial printing industry. Opened over 230 new accounts.Handled ALL aspects of running the business - Strategy development and implementation, Financing, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Shipping, Vendor Relations, etc.... Products included Premium Shrink Film, Stretch Wrap.

Richmond, VA

Increased regional sales 4 consecutive yearsAchieved #1 Region status in Sales Revenue and Growth Percentage - $24 million in Revenue Managed 5 top-performing sales representatives and 1 service technician in 12 Southeastern states. Rebuilt customer base to achieve sustainable growth with a Premium Shrink Film Packaging product that was very difficult to.

Richmond, VA

Conceived and implemented, GAME-CHANGING Marketing strategies and programs that generated new excitement from customers and secured long-term supply agreements. These strategies have become an industry standard. Achieved organic Market Share growth of 4 points (unprecedented and not duplicated.) Responsibilities included Advertising strategy, Show.

Used turn-around expertise to reverse territory from 3 consecutive declining years to 4 consecutive growth years."Vendor of the Year" award from local branch of national distributorUsed a "pull-through" sales strategy to effectively motivate distributor salespeople

Transformed an existing, under-performing territory into a top-performing area.Aligned Presto with recognized elite distribution networkContributed to Regional performance so Region captured the #1 slot and retained it for 3 yearsPromoted to larger, Chicago territory

Mba

Bba, Marketing

Undergraduate BBA - Marketing