Denny Lanigan Email & Phone Number

Nationwide (Operating From Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas)

I assist with complex projects when high level FTEs are either not in the budget or just not wanted. It’s a fact: many new ventures require high level skills during design and implementation, which are simply not necessary for ongoing operations.When growing enterprises attempt amazing things while severely constrained by funding, staffing, time or other resources, having someone with experience in working through precisely those kinds of challenges can make a big positive difference. A seasoned consultant with first-class problem solving skills can spare anxiety & agravation and also save time & money.»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

San Diego Ca And Dallas/Fort Worth Area

http://www.pinhighinc.comPin High, Inc. is the golf industry's leading supplier of custom printed, personalized ID labels for golf clubs. Soon after its founding, Pin High quickly became recognized within the industry for its high-end custom printed shaft ID labels offered exclusively to private country clubs. A program was subsequently developed for public facilities and retailers which included a point-of-sale display and prepaid ordering certificates. Pin High, an early adopter of E-commerce and the World Wide Web, began offering genuine Pin High labels to golfers around the world over 18 years ago.Today, Pin High services thousands of pro shops, country clubs, golf retailers, professional club makers, and major manufacturers, as well as the domestic and international golfing public via the Internet. Display ads for Pin High labels can be found monthly in ‘Golf Magazine”.In addition to labels and the company’s other proprietary products, Pin High also offers a limited selection of fine accessories via its online store.

• Hands-on prototype fabrication as well as direction of third party CAD/CAM fabrication companies• Experience with a pro se patent application, resulting in the awarding of a US patent• Supervise graphic design companies in the development of packaging and marketing materials• Supervise the printing of 6 color multi-page brochures and complex point-of-sale materials• Application for and acquisition of UPC codes required for retail sale of packaged products

• Website design including defining functionality, navigation, aesthetics and copy• Hands-on website development using Adobe CS Dreamweaver and Photoshop software• Evaluation and selection of third party website hosting vendors• Evaluation and selection of e-commerce shopping cart / online store software• Supervising 3rd party software developers in creation of unique e-commerce website pages• Migration of existing e-commerce websites from one software platform to another

• Design and development of proprietary print-engine software to drive electronic printing devices • Evaluation and testing of synthetic printing materials including liners, top-coats, and adhesives • Evaluation and selection of electronic printing machines• Ongoing optimization of performance of printing equipment and printing materials

• Design and development of propriety LAN based, multi-user customer service database• Development of high-speed document imaging and file transfer to offshore third-party data entry firm• Development of “one-click” document image association with customer service database.

• Source and purchase Voice-Over-IP PBX phone switching equipment• Direct installation and implementation of phone system equipment and software• Design auto-attendant and call queuing features• Design and script on-hold messaging structures• Evaluate and select communications trunk vendors (T1s, Broadband, etc.)

• Evaluate and purchase high volume mail processing equipment• Interface customer database with envelope inserter OCR, to accommodate variable insertions• Integrate bulk mail software to produce reports compliant with USPS discounted presort procedures»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

Englewood Co / New Canaan Ct

• Key employee of start-up private communications network serving the securities industry• Performed central role in the financial analysis used in developing the company’s business plan• Instrumental in the securing of approximately $1.6 million in early stage venture funding• Served as Corporate Secretary/Treasurer and as Controller of the company»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

Boulder Co

• Refined contract-warehousing concept which ultimately became a key part of the company’s business• Directed expansion of warehouse operations with $15 million in inventory under contract in three states• Wrote specifications for and supervised implementation of computer based inventory control system»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

Dallas Tx

• Assumed responsibility for a $12 million inventory of computer hardware, software, peripherals and accessories, supplying 16 retail locations operating in five states and generating annual sales of $80 million• Directed implementation of computer based inventory control warehouse operations resulting indramatic reduction of distribution costs as a percentage of sales and a significant reduction of inventory shrinkage»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

Englewood Co

American Home Video Corporation (AHVC dba VideoConcepts Stores) was a chain of over 200 consumer electronics retail stores located in major regional shopping malls operating in 29 states and specializing in the sales of very high-end audio and video products including first generation large screen televisions.I started in the company’s very first store in Englewood Colorado and assisted with the company’s second store opening in the Houston Galleria Mall. I personally transported the initial inventory from Denver Colorado to Houston Texas and participated in the hiring and training most of the staff. I ultimately served the company in a variety of management positions of increasing responsibility.National Service ManagerEnglewood CO1982 - 1983• Chosen as the company’s first National Service Manager• Conceived of and directed the establishment of a system of 12 regional service centers• Instrumental in the significant reduction of damaged, returned and obsolete floor-demo inventoryDistrict Operations ManagerDallas TX1981 - 1982• Appointed company’s first District Operations Manager• Supervised the opening of 14 new retail stores in major regional shopping malls• Responsible for 20 stores operating in 3 states with sales of $25 million and employing 120 people• Directed the most profitable district of what became a six district, 29 state operation Retail Store ManagerHouston TX1978 - 1980• Selected as General Manager for second store of what would ultimately become a national chain• Responsible for consumer electronics retail operation with annual sales of $1.2 million• Managed the company's “showcase” store at the time investment capital was being solicited»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

Bba, Finance

South Bend, Indiana

Economics

Decatur, Illinois Additional undergraduate coursework

Education record

San Diego, California -- Continuing Education: Greek History Roman History Culinary Arts Piano

Education record

San Diego, California -- Continuing Education: Adobe CS Dreamweaver Adobe CS Photoshop Adobe CS Flash