Manage all aspects of ACE Hardware store.

In the startup process of our new venture in SC. We will be providing floriculture, worm castings, potting soil, vinyl decals, and other specialty products. This fall we will plant over an acre of lavender for future production of fresh cut, dried and extracted lavender products.

As president of a licensed franchisee for Fastsigns, the worlds leading franchised sign company, I have been responsible for all aspects of the company. With an official opening date of November 29, 1999, SummCo began showing a profit in its fourth month of business. Sales have continued to rise and productivity and profit have shown steady improvements. SummCo received the Rising Star designation from Fastsigns International, Inc., and I was asked to participate in the FII strategic plan… Show more As president of a licensed franchisee for Fastsigns, the worlds leading franchised sign company, I have been responsible for all aspects of the company. With an official opening date of November 29, 1999, SummCo began showing a profit in its fourth month of business. Sales have continued to rise and productivity and profit have shown steady improvements. SummCo received the Rising Star designation from Fastsigns International, Inc., and I was asked to participate in the FII strategic plan, providing input from a corporate perspective on their plan based on my prior position. In February of 2009, I completed the acquisition of Sign Pro and moved all production in to our current facility. In May of 2009 I released the announcement of our relocation into a 3600 sq. ft. facility that will provide a major advantage over our competition. FY2009 will show gross sales of over $550k. Show less

As vice president of distributor sales, reporting to the senior vice president of sales, for one of the world leaders in the manufacture of home medical equipment, I was responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of our organization with respect to our distributor community. My department was also responsible for our consumer products marketing and sales and the negotiation and contracting with hospital group purchasing organizations. It was my job to manage these relationships for… Show more As vice president of distributor sales, reporting to the senior vice president of sales, for one of the world leaders in the manufacture of home medical equipment, I was responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of our organization with respect to our distributor community. My department was also responsible for our consumer products marketing and sales and the negotiation and contracting with hospital group purchasing organizations. It was my job to manage these relationships for long term growth and profitability. During my tenure as the leader of this department, it was the fastest growing segment of the company.My department provided the contract negotiation, sales and marketing relative to Sunrise Medical's large distributors. I was responsible for slightly under $100 million in sales across all of our product categories, with an emphasis on personal care and respiratory products. My departments' consumer products responsibilities included package design, marketing, promotion and sales, primarily to the chain drug industry. A vice president of retail programs reporting directly to me led this department. My department also provided the contracting and coordination with the sales force for all GPO relationships. A vice president of group sales reporting directly to me led the GPO department. In addition to the management of the department, I personally retained several large distributor accounts in the drug wholesale, medical/surgical and long term care industry.Sales for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 were up 18% over prior year for customers maintained by my department. I was compensated with a base salary, MIB bonus (up to 50% of my salary), stock options and profit sharing. I left Sunrise Medical after a very successful career to open my own business. Show less

Responsible for sales and administration of contracts for all distributors. Responsible for retail home safety division. Direct reports included VP of Hospital Sales and VP of Retail Products.

As the regional sales manager, and then director, for the Guardian division of Sunrise Medical, I was responsible for the performance of a multi-state region (8-14 states depending on time snapshot) of direct sales personnel selling medical equipment into the home medical, acute and long term care environment. I was also responsible for the relationship with any National accounts located in my region. These positions reported directly to the vice president of sales.Through the… Show more As the regional sales manager, and then director, for the Guardian division of Sunrise Medical, I was responsible for the performance of a multi-state region (8-14 states depending on time snapshot) of direct sales personnel selling medical equipment into the home medical, acute and long term care environment. I was also responsible for the relationship with any National accounts located in my region. These positions reported directly to the vice president of sales.Through the successful motivation and direction of my region, I was awarded the distinction of Regional Sales Director of the Year in both 1996 and 1997. As a result of my sales achievements and managerial success with national customers in my region, I was promoted to the position of vice president of national accounts; wholesale distributors. Show less

As the sales and marketing manager for Sunbird, a division of OMC, I was responsible for the direction of the marketing department as well as directing six independent sales reps. Marketing responsibilities included new product introductions, ad campaigns, literature production, and trade show scheduling and setup. Sales management responsibilities included providing new opportunities for the sales force, large customer negotiations, and analysis of market position with suggested strategies to… Show more As the sales and marketing manager for Sunbird, a division of OMC, I was responsible for the direction of the marketing department as well as directing six independent sales reps. Marketing responsibilities included new product introductions, ad campaigns, literature production, and trade show scheduling and setup. Sales management responsibilities included providing new opportunities for the sales force, large customer negotiations, and analysis of market position with suggested strategies to improve performance. This position reported directly to Show less