David Prostko Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, MI, US

United States

Experienced international and domestic executive with over 35 years of expertise in the food merchandising and retail industry with a track record of successful results in sales and profitability, team development, product innovation, strategic sourcing, negotiation and effective business management. This is through a leadership style that is characterized.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Providing leadership and strategic development for renewable energy projects for the DNR to ultimately capitalize in reduced costs and carbon foot print. Work to bring closure to current projects and develop new high profile installations that will promote Michigan as a leader in renewable energy powered parks for operations, EV charging and camping. Also.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

A new strategic marketing consultancy dedicated to helping retailers, manufacturers and services grow exponentially, differentiate with purpose, create signature products and go-to-market with the right partners, to the right consumers.

Grand Rapids, MI

Directed the revitalization of business performance and relationship management through improved quality, sales metrics and marketing for a team of 1800 associates over a 5 state region. Total P&L responsibility producing and increase of profitable sales activity by 30%.

Shanghai, China - Tokyo, Japan - Beijing, China - Seoul, Korea - Asia Pacific

Lead multiple international businesses in Asia Pacific to include Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Total P&L responsibilities and lead initiative to address underperforming operations and develop new business opportunities to enhance financial performance in sales and profits.

Grand Rapids MI / Skokie IL

Directed business operations at 14 US domestic retailer customer client locations as part of the Topco Cooperative Group based in Skokie, IL. Complete P&L and management responsibilities for each customer based team representing nearly $1 Billion in sales working with retailer clients to include Stater Bros., Haggen, Raleys, Coborns, Acme, Lowes and Fresh.

Grand Rapids MI

Lead revitalization and innovative transformation of 7 Perishable Departments. P&L responsibility for $3.5 Billion in sales and improving profits through a reduction of net losses in two under performing departments by nearly 50%. Worked with Store Operations, Construction, Design, Logistics, Marketing and Merchandising Procurement teams in transformation.

Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Lead the total Food Merchandising department business activity and financial performance representing $6.5Billion of the company’s sales. Established key vendor relationships and category management enhancements in developing transformation of department operations.

Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsibility for all private brand development, management and strategy in apparel, general merchandise and food departments. Led the effort to consolidate and market key brands and enhancements to importing procurement processes.

Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for leading Daymon’s business at one of it’s most premier customers, Meijer. Lead the the business start up, relationship and structure with a integrate dream of 65 associates. Complete P&L accountability and results for year over year increased sales and profitability.

Multiple Locations

Multiple location operations and account start-ups.

Marketing

Certificate Of Executive Education

Certificate Program - Leadership