Led by a strategic account management team, we’ll help you develop, procure, fulfill and distribute printed collateral, signage, point-of-purchase displays, direct mail, branded merchandise and much more, with focus on innovation, improving efficiencies, brand impact, and speed to market.With NVISION® as your partner for holistic management across your marketing programs, your brand can work harder and smarter, wherever your customers may be. Every industry has its own distinct… Show more Led by a strategic account management team, we’ll help you develop, procure, fulfill and distribute printed collateral, signage, point-of-purchase displays, direct mail, branded merchandise and much more, with focus on innovation, improving efficiencies, brand impact, and speed to market.With NVISION® as your partner for holistic management across your marketing programs, your brand can work harder and smarter, wherever your customers may be. Every industry has its own distinct consumer touchpoints. Every individual business has its own particular variants and requirements. We build innovative marketing solutions that simplify design, procurement, fulfillment and distribution for each project. We know your industry. Tell us what you need.NVISION is a division of North American Corporation. Learn more www.nvision-na.com Show less

Manages all unit operations of one of company's top performing locations (of 1200) to ensure that loans, customer payments and collection activities are properly performed in accordance with the Company’s operational procedures and applicable laws. Responsible for hiring, coaching, leading and developing all team members to maximize their performance potential as well as directing, prioritizing, delegating, supervising, and assessing the work of all store employees. In March 2014 designated as… Show more Manages all unit operations of one of company's top performing locations (of 1200) to ensure that loans, customer payments and collection activities are properly performed in accordance with the Company’s operational procedures and applicable laws. Responsible for hiring, coaching, leading and developing all team members to maximize their performance potential as well as directing, prioritizing, delegating, supervising, and assessing the work of all store employees. In March 2014 designated as a STARS Certification Manager (Sales Training and Relationship Selling), certifying General Managers In-Training after their 60-day training period. Show less

EVP, Taking It Outside, LLC and DBA brands: Fielding Outdoors, Fielding Eyewear, OptiXtras™, and Got Camo Warehouse. Responsible for total company operations including all facets of sales, marketing/branding/packaging, purchasing, collections, forecasting, over-seas and domestic OEM production and procurement, GS1 barcode compliance, EDI compliance, warehousing, national and local trade-show participation, and complete supply-chain management. Collaboratively manages all aspects of… Show more EVP, Taking It Outside, LLC and DBA brands: Fielding Outdoors, Fielding Eyewear, OptiXtras™, and Got Camo Warehouse. Responsible for total company operations including all facets of sales, marketing/branding/packaging, purchasing, collections, forecasting, over-seas and domestic OEM production and procurement, GS1 barcode compliance, EDI compliance, warehousing, national and local trade-show participation, and complete supply-chain management. Collaboratively manages all aspects of manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution to maximize sales, profits, quality, and service.Major Accomplishments: • Successful presentation/introduction of proprietary product on media giant QVC™ with multiple airings.• Multiple design and utility patent creations for eyewear accessory products.• Development of several unique multi-use corrugated display systems that maximized efficiency and profitability throughout the supply chain from manufacturer to distributor to retailer.• INTERNATIONAL SHOT SHOW - Innovative New Product Showcase (iBeemz™).• PGA Merchandise Show – Top 25 New Product Designs (FlipUp CapShades™). Show less

Conceptualized, planned, and built retail business (Southern Comforts Home Accessories, Inc.) from ideation to brick and mortor, working with contractor on overall shopping-center design as well as specific store build-out. Sourced products from 40+ unique home accessory and gift suppliers; responsible for all purchasing and merchandising; implemented state-of-the-art P.O.S. system; hired/trained/managed all employees; implemented many effective marketing/branding programs to include… Show more Conceptualized, planned, and built retail business (Southern Comforts Home Accessories, Inc.) from ideation to brick and mortor, working with contractor on overall shopping-center design as well as specific store build-out. Sourced products from 40+ unique home accessory and gift suppliers; responsible for all purchasing and merchandising; implemented state-of-the-art P.O.S. system; hired/trained/managed all employees; implemented many effective marketing/branding programs to include print/radio/television advertising (personally designed and scripted several highly effective television commercials); and implemented numerous customer satisfaction initiatives ultimately operating three profitable locations simultaneously.Developed unique Southern Gourmet Coffee fundraising program featuring several proprietary fresh-roasted gourmet coffee blends, stone-ground baking mixes, and hot cocoa mixes that would allow non-profit fundraising organizations the ability to sell healthy, profitable, and in-demand products to their supporters. With a focus on customer service excellence and through internet marketing, trade shows, and customer referrals, worked with non-profit groups in 23 states from east to west coast to successfully pre-sell thousands of pounds of product. Show less

Overview/Responsibilities: Oversee all sales and marketing activities as well as overall responsibility for Billing, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Customer Service. In addition to managing the supply chain through traditional channels, also created a non-profit fundraising program for schools and other fundraising groups, a custom-label program for larger volume accounts, a gift-box program that was successfully sold into the department store… Show more Overview/Responsibilities: Oversee all sales and marketing activities as well as overall responsibility for Billing, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Customer Service. In addition to managing the supply chain through traditional channels, also created a non-profit fundraising program for schools and other fundraising groups, a custom-label program for larger volume accounts, a gift-box program that was successfully sold into the department store arena, and development of a corrugated shipper display program that made it easier for retailers to efficiently maximize impulse sales without using valuable shelf space. Famously known as the “incredible brittle,” hand-made Crickle™ has been distributed to all 48 contiguous states over the last 25+ years and the brand has grown to include many other nut confections. This South Georgia company has since been sold to a northern U.S. entity. Show less

Manage customer sales-service activities and work collaboratively to establish proactive communication/issue-resolution across sales channels, managing inbound-outbound call/service center, working with customers, internal departments, and 3rd party vendors to facilitate complete, on-time, damage-free delivery and accurately invoiced orders, including total order management process of 1500+ orders per week resulting in $600 million annual sales. 1995-1996 National Sales Coordinator… Show more Manage customer sales-service activities and work collaboratively to establish proactive communication/issue-resolution across sales channels, managing inbound-outbound call/service center, working with customers, internal departments, and 3rd party vendors to facilitate complete, on-time, damage-free delivery and accurately invoiced orders, including total order management process of 1500+ orders per week resulting in $600 million annual sales. 1995-1996 National Sales Coordinator, Flowers Bakery Snacks Group, Spartanburg, SC 1991-1995 National Sales Manager, Flowers Bakery Snacks Group, Spartanburg, SC 1989-1991 District Manager, Flowers Foods, Atlanta, GA1987-1989 Route Salesman, Flowers Foods, Atlanta, GAMajor Accomplishments:•Collaborate with management team to create and implement separate "specialty" bread routes for metro Atlanta grocery market to maximize sales of Flowers premium specialty brands.• Played major role in developing the company’s first C-Store Wholesale Program, working with national distributor networks and national C-store Chains to implement frozen pastry distribution to this previously untapped channel via use of highly successful counter-top-chipboard and corrugated-floor display programs.• Multiple “President’s Awards” for exceeding annual sales goals.• Championed consolidation of four divisional Sales/Service Departments located in four states, into centrally managed Atlanta corporate office; simultaneously acting as the Conversion Manager for SAP/R3 systems conversion project (SD Module), collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, Accounting, Transportation, and SAP Project Team to facilitate successful systems conversion.• Successfully managed the Customer Sale/ServiceTeam through major sales growth from $300 million to $600 million annually, restructuring the Customer Logistics organization to maximize productivity, profitability, and improve overall service-excellence initiatives. Show less