Dennis Truesdell Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Ky, Us

United States

Midwest Region, Ky, In, Oh, Il, Mi, Mn, Wi, Ia

I work with a great team of Field Directors, Area Directors and other supporting team members as we seek to restore the lives of incarcerated men and women and their family members. Our area of focus is with our Prison Fellowsip Academies inside prison and with Angel Tree to help children who have an incarcerated parent. Our team members recruit, train, and support our invaluable volunteers who make this work and ministry possible.

Kentucky

My role includes recruiting, selecting, and leading volunteers for ministry in Angel Tree, in prison training and reentry training / re-integration. I collaborate with churches, prison wardens, prison chaplains and others to help replace the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal. My focus is on the overall Prison Fellowship mission that takes a restorative approach toward prisoners, former prisoners and all those affected by crime and incarceration to make communities safer… Show more My role includes recruiting, selecting, and leading volunteers for ministry in Angel Tree, in prison training and reentry training / re-integration. I collaborate with churches, prison wardens, prison chaplains and others to help replace the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal. My focus is on the overall Prison Fellowship mission that takes a restorative approach toward prisoners, former prisoners and all those affected by crime and incarceration to make communities safer and healthier and to transform lives. Show less

Commercial Operations, North America

• Collaborated in the development and implementation of needs-based management-level training initiatives including: consultative sales skill training, leadership development, and the establishment of a coaching culture within the North American business units• Introduced coaching standards and expectations for companion animal field managers including the development and introduction of a specific sales manager competency model, and the introduction of a sales representative competency… Show more • Collaborated in the development and implementation of needs-based management-level training initiatives including: consultative sales skill training, leadership development, and the establishment of a coaching culture within the North American business units• Introduced coaching standards and expectations for companion animal field managers including the development and introduction of a specific sales manager competency model, and the introduction of a sales representative competency model to align with sales force effectiveness expectations Show less

Corporate Accounts And Distribution - Nationwide

• Responsible for accelerating double-digit sales growth among leading national veterinary health care organizations through a consultative sales approach; tailored training activities and the implementation of key marketing initiatives • Delivered aggressive national account sales results by providing senior-level support, communication and ongoing engagement with distributor’s senior-level management • Successfully negotiated sales contracts, coordinated new product launches and… Show more • Responsible for accelerating double-digit sales growth among leading national veterinary health care organizations through a consultative sales approach; tailored training activities and the implementation of key marketing initiatives • Delivered aggressive national account sales results by providing senior-level support, communication and ongoing engagement with distributor’s senior-level management • Successfully negotiated sales contracts, coordinated new product launches and implemented quarterly marketing initiatives Show less

Southern United States

• Provided leadership, strategic direction and support for sales team members of the South Region of the US companion animal market with oversight of the business in the southeastern and southwestern US including: hiring, sales rep and sales manager development, design and implementation of sales and marketing initiatives as well as an ongoing focus on customer satisfaction and the growth of business relationships• Served as a key contributor of the US Commercial Leadership Team impacting… Show more • Provided leadership, strategic direction and support for sales team members of the South Region of the US companion animal market with oversight of the business in the southeastern and southwestern US including: hiring, sales rep and sales manager development, design and implementation of sales and marketing initiatives as well as an ongoing focus on customer satisfaction and the growth of business relationships• Served as a key contributor of the US Commercial Leadership Team impacting national sales results and the overall commercial direction of the organization• Recognized for achieving ongoing sales growth year over year including being named the recipient of the President’s Award For Individual Achievement as the leader of the top performing sales region for 3 consecutive years Show less

North Region / Lexington District

• Served as team leader and coach to maximize sales and execute objectives in several key markets including: Northeast Region Manager 2000-2001, Pittsburgh District Manager 2001 – 2002, and Lexington District Manager 2002 – 2004• Successfully recruited, hired and developed territory managers to fill open territories and expansion territories• Invested an average of 4 days a week in the field coaching team members, meeting face to face with customers, and identifying market trends and… Show more • Served as team leader and coach to maximize sales and execute objectives in several key markets including: Northeast Region Manager 2000-2001, Pittsburgh District Manager 2001 – 2002, and Lexington District Manager 2002 – 2004• Successfully recruited, hired and developed territory managers to fill open territories and expansion territories• Invested an average of 4 days a week in the field coaching team members, meeting face to face with customers, and identifying market trends and future sales opportunities Show less

Greensboro, North Carolina

Completed training needs analysis, developed and instructed numerous training functions, workshops and sales meetings to respond to the needs of the organization • Introduced a benchmark for measuring sales force effectiveness which was used to implement a personal development plan for each member of the sales force• Served on various cross-sectional teams as team facilitator / member • Served in a dual role January through November of 1999 as the Interim Regional Manager of the… Show more Completed training needs analysis, developed and instructed numerous training functions, workshops and sales meetings to respond to the needs of the organization • Introduced a benchmark for measuring sales force effectiveness which was used to implement a personal development plan for each member of the sales force• Served on various cross-sectional teams as team facilitator / member • Served in a dual role January through November of 1999 as the Interim Regional Manager of the Pacific Region Show less

Greensboro, North Carolina

• Successfully performed the duties of this marketing position including the management of an operating, equipment, and production budget in excess of $1.6MM • Team leader of a cross-functional team that successfully improved the internal efficiencies related to the pay-out of over $30M in retailer incentives• Led a cross functional team with the responsibility of ensuring the compliance with federal, state, local and company-mandated regulations concerning the storage of bulk… Show more • Successfully performed the duties of this marketing position including the management of an operating, equipment, and production budget in excess of $1.6MM • Team leader of a cross-functional team that successfully improved the internal efficiencies related to the pay-out of over $30M in retailer incentives• Led a cross functional team with the responsibility of ensuring the compliance with federal, state, local and company-mandated regulations concerning the storage of bulk chemicals at retail locations Show less

Greensboro, North Carolina

• Successfully planned, conducted and completed follow-up for various training courses and workshops for new and expereinenced sales team members and facilitated numerous customer training workshops to contribute added value to the sales organization

Mansfield, Ohio Area

• Consistently exceeded sales goals in a field sales position with sales to agricultural chemical retailers and applicators. Selected by management to serve as a regional field sales trainer