Eric Meade Email & Phone Number

Oregon, United States

Worked with the executive management team to build a long-term strategy for all of the 10 UIDC business units. Clarified their reason for being and defined clear objectives, outcomes and initiatives. Trained the executive managers and key staff on a structured methodology for implementation of the plan and reaching goals in the shorter term periods, that ultimately align with long-term goals. Broke down barriers between business units enabling improved communication, alignment, trust and… Show more Worked with the executive management team to build a long-term strategy for all of the 10 UIDC business units. Clarified their reason for being and defined clear objectives, outcomes and initiatives. Trained the executive managers and key staff on a structured methodology for implementation of the plan and reaching goals in the shorter term periods, that ultimately align with long-term goals. Broke down barriers between business units enabling improved communication, alignment, trust and teamwork. Show less

Oregon, United States

Initially worked on behalf of a potential buyer of the business on the due diligence team. Verified and valued a large amount of agricultural and recreational equipment whole goods and parts inventory in numerous locations around the state. After a successful acquisition, the buyer contracted my services to coach the new leadership team on how to build a clear business strategy and new business operations methodology. Trained management team on how to gain efficiencies, better communication… Show more Initially worked on behalf of a potential buyer of the business on the due diligence team. Verified and valued a large amount of agricultural and recreational equipment whole goods and parts inventory in numerous locations around the state. After a successful acquisition, the buyer contracted my services to coach the new leadership team on how to build a clear business strategy and new business operations methodology. Trained management team on how to gain efficiencies, better communication, accountability and achieving goals. Show less

Bend, Oregon, United States

Bend, Or

Hired by Hydroflask to manage the integration of their company into a larger entity. After their acquistion by Helen of Troy ($1.6B company) for $210M in March of 2016, Hydroflask needed oversight and managment of how to work best with their new acquirer. This rapidly growing company has scaled quickly into one of the most successful business stories in the outdoor consumer goods market. Project management oversight includes planning for implementation on a new business enterprise software… Show more Hired by Hydroflask to manage the integration of their company into a larger entity. After their acquistion by Helen of Troy ($1.6B company) for $210M in March of 2016, Hydroflask needed oversight and managment of how to work best with their new acquirer. This rapidly growing company has scaled quickly into one of the most successful business stories in the outdoor consumer goods market. Project management oversight includes planning for implementation on a new business enterprise software platform, opening/integrating new markets around the world, comunication, and process flow with factories and reporting.“Eric played a key role with for us in projects requiring both C-Level change management and effective project management. Eric’s experience as a CEO and sense of practicality made him the ideal consultant. Eric made a big difference for Hydro Flask over the eighteen months that we worked with him.”Scott AllanGeneral ManagerHydro Flask Show less

Bend, Or

Responsible for recruiting approximately 200 new members to Opportunity Knocks. OK is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire business leaders with tools to think strategically, solve problems and achieve goals. Members serve as a board of advisors to one another and they help each other to grow their businesses, solve problems, and address challenges.

Worked with a team of investors to determine the top companies to invest in for the annual conference. Did due diligence on a few of the shortlisted companies and voted to determine the winner of conferences in 2011 and 2012. Now retain small ownership in the winning comanies trhrough the BVC LLC investor group.

Worked on various institutional projects including medical centers, firehouses, schools, hospitals...

Bend, Oregon

Led and owned Entre Prises USA through its largest growth period in history. Skyrocketed annual sales by $5.3 million by achieving maximum marketplace penetration through consistent presence to customers; built trust, brand affinity, and education on product benefits. Developed new product delivering additional $4 million in revenues and replaced existing legacy product; gained dominance in marketplace by providing product which exceeded customer expectations as most realistic option available… Show more Led and owned Entre Prises USA through its largest growth period in history. Skyrocketed annual sales by $5.3 million by achieving maximum marketplace penetration through consistent presence to customers; built trust, brand affinity, and education on product benefits. Developed new product delivering additional $4 million in revenues and replaced existing legacy product; gained dominance in marketplace by providing product which exceeded customer expectations as most realistic option available in marketplace. Supplied customers with value-adds to communicate product concepts utilizing newest technologies as sales tools and building credibility within customer relationships. Set industry standard in marketing tools and collateral literature by developing website and collateral materials which captured several Drake Awards for image presentation, user interface, and visual appeal. Earned annual recognition in Athletic Business magazine's architectural showcase issue. Project Management: Administered client installation projects to achieve on-time and on-budget completion; engineered scheduling / operations formula expediting installations while decreasing overhead costs while expanding scope of client projects. Supervised 70+ employees and hired in-house human resource manager to respond to rapid company growth; supervised 4 managers, IT, accounting manager, and HR manager and subsequent departments. Resolved contract disputes by negotiating up front with contractors vigorously, reviewed issues to liking of all parties; achieved zero lawsuit rate while protecting company financial assets and upholding company reputation as fair and ethical business. Achieved 3,000% return on original investment through sale of company; positioned company attractively to suitable buyers by ensuring organized and strong financials, meeting compliance requirements, completing full documentation, setting marketing/business plans, and developing exit strategy. Show less

Bachelor Of Architecture, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Div. I Varsity cross-country and track runner specializing in 5K and 10K distances. Frequent rock climbing.

Instructor, Outdoor Education, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Education & Leadership Development Taught 30-day outdoor leadership school classes in the Wind River.

Transferred To Univ. Of Arizona Architecture Program, Environmental Health

Activities and Societies: Ran varsity track and cross-country Various majors before discovering architecture and the need to transfer.