David Rinker Email & Phone Number

Palmetto, Florida, United States

Greater Denver Area

• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, and integrating contract requirements with business operations.• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations, examining risks and potentials, and learning partners' needs and goals• Contribute to the development and refinement of Company’s vision and strategy • Support the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organization maximizes its short, medium and long-term profitability• Communicate with other executive heads on the implementation of the company’s strategic and operational plans • Develop, review, and report on the business development division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the team• Impact the profitability of the company through ensuring strategic and tactical management decisions and new business development results

Greater Denver Area

• Responsible for entire Colorado operations and sales inclusive of 12 locations. Revenues of $52M and operating budget of $10M• Ensure continued growth through top line sales and bottom line profitability• Review operational and budget variances to effectively forecast progress towards objectives• Manage daily production output, quality, and process improvements through metrics• Responsible for budgeting and all P&L’s of the region• Lead, train, and develop teams including General Managers and Sales Managers• Manage fleet of 110 vehicles to include proper allocation, maintenance and compliance• Played key role as a member of the acquisition teamNotable Accomplishments:o Turned region from negative to positive contribution within 9 monthso Key role in cost reductions through vendor negotiations o Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiencies while reducing operating costs

Greater Denver Area

• Direct all facets of the day to day operations of a major wholesale auto parts distributor • Full responsibility for the location’s P&L’s and to contribute to the annual budget process• Responsible for logistics, inventory control, and the Warehouse Management System• Supervise and motivate a team of 75 people including sales and operations • Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top talentNotable Accomplishments:o Awarded Distribution Center Manager of the Year 2010o Improved location’s profitability by 39% taking it from red to blacko Exceeded top line sales budget by 26% while reducing operating expenses by 9%o Recognized and rewarded for zero percent turnover in 2009o Appointed training location for the region

• Responsible for the daily activities of the call center for the Rocky Mountain Region• Continuously develop sales programs and the use of sales techniques• Identify best practices, cost savings, and improve customer service incentives• Responsible for inventory; inbound and outbound shipping and receivingNotable Accomplishments:o Developed sales incentives and bonus programs that resulted in increased sales by 8%o Improved GP by 2%o Improved call center morale through leadership and mentoring

Greater Denver Area

• Oversee sales and operations of a multi-unit regional wholesale distribution environment• Responsible for regional P&L’s and budgets and being proactive to market conditions• Recruit, train and mentor top talent including sales and management teams• Member of acquisition team requiring traveling nationally to onboard and train new leaders• Participate in ongoing management and leadership classes• Responsible for logistics and fleet regulations for delivery systemNotable Accomplishments:o Recognized as and rewarded for most profitable location for 3 consecutive yearso Developed and implemented efficient and cost effective dispatch and delivery systemo Developed incentive programs that resulted in improved saleso Lead the team in successful warehouse relocation with zero downtimeo Negotiated freight rates with vendors to reduce operating expenses

Business

Diploma, General Studies