Experienced Visionary Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated 28+ year history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Business Planning, Sales, and employee development.I was the visionary whom first placed non prescription veterinary care products such as Frontline Plus, Advantage and Advantix, and Prescription RX products into Mass Retail such as Walmart, Target, Petco, Petsmart, Menards, Tractor Supply, and many hardware stores.CORE COMPETENCIESNew Business Development • Branding • Sales Promotions • E-Commerce • Strategic Planning • Entrepreneurship • Channel Development • Public Relations • Product Marketing • ProposalDevelopment •Targeted Marketing • Business Planning • Policy Development • Staff Management • Project Management • Event Planning & Coordination • Community Development • Economic DevelopmentSpecialties: QUALIFICATIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Expertise in public relations, public/private partnerships. A solid background in marketing, sales and product development, analytical and statistical skills. Extensive managerial, supervisory and training experience. -Highly accomplished leader and visionary-Manager/Trainer with over 5 years Regional Manager experience including sales generation, leadership, people development, communication and expense control-Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability-Thrive on exceeding the expectation and have the ability to deliver resultsSpecialties: -Customer Service Excellence-Results Oriented-Visionary Leadership Skills-Strategic Planning-Creative Thinker-Inspirational and Passionate-People Development-Promotes Teamwork-Accomplished FacilitatorResearched/authored business plans for new & expanded business operations/channel development. Identified growth opportunities in existing & new markets. Developed white paper templates for trading partner source fulfillment programs to increase market share & demographic reach. Coordinated creation of new products, from researching trademark/patent law to formulation, production, packaging design, marketing, channel development, distribution, & sales. Managed day-to-day operations of sales/marketing divisions, retail store, vet clinic, & grooming salon.Analyzed opportunities for growth/market penetration. Researched & prepared grant applications for access to federal, state, and local funding. Implemented/oversaw new business ventures & marketing plans. Developed creative vision and produced mail order catalog for company.
Listed skills include New Business Development, Brand Development, Sales, Pets, and 46 others.
