John Telfer Email & Phone Number

Tustin, Ca, Us

Orange County, California, United States

Sparc is a leading provider of web-based enterprise technologies that allow a brand to communicate, educate, promote, and transact business with all channel customers and partners from a single integrated platform. Sparc clients keep their sales force and dealer network plugged in, to deliver their brandʼs truth and passion, create loyal crusaders, and streamline sales order, inventory and asset management and communications. Clients include Yeti, Burton, Shimano, FOX, Trek, Osprey, Igloo, Yakima, Hydro Flask, SRAM, Cannondale/GT, Chris Craft, Santa Cruz Bicycles, ENO, Cotopaxi, ABUS, and Camelbak.

Kawela Bay, Oahu

Representing Eagles Nest Outfitters in the Hawaiian Islands

G9 Smart Solutions is a data delivery and business intelligence service which focuses on industry specific solutions aimed at enhancing consumer experiences, and improving performance at retailers and suppliers through data visibility and data analysis.G9 produces Vendor-Link for the bicycle industry (vlcycling.com) and a specialized consumer search site helping shoppers find bike items at their local stores (amlbs.com).

Green Building Designers, Developers and Consultants

Successfully transferred Influence Technologies clients representing over 95% of targeted revenue to 3point5 contracts. Developed key association partnerships with Surf Industry Manufacturers Assocation, the Board Retailers Association and the International Association of Skateboard Companies. Developed new supplier clients from the outdoor, bicycle, wintersports and action sports industries.

Founded from the restructure of BroForm.com, Inc. with new investors. Built into the leading online professional sales e-commerce service of its type servicing the lifestyle action sports and outdoor recreation industries. Directed product development, sales and marketing. Responsible for P&L, accounting, legal and investor relations. Hired and managed 7 employees plus numerous domestic and international subcontractors. Directed sale of the company to 3point5, Inc. in August 2007. Following sale lead transition of business processes and clients to 3point5, which was successfully completed by November 2008. Pioneering application of the label "Influencer" in web marketing.

Developed and launch pioneering member-based professional sales online marketplace servicing the lifestyle action sports and outdoor recreation industries. Immediately downsized and steered company through the initial dot-com crash and subsequent challenging capital markets with creative partnerships and several business model adjustments. Directed all product development and sales & marketing activity. Responsible for P&L, investor relations, legal and accounting. Hired and managed 10 employees plus outside contractors. Directed recapitalization and restructure as Influence Technologies Inc. in 2003.

Conducted initial market research and R&D that lead to the launch of the pioneering "Clicker" step-in snowboarding system in partnership with K2 Snowboards. Responsible for U.S. sales & marketing, R&D, and product planning activities. Hired and managed 2 boot developers and 35 amateur and professional athletes. Managed distributor relationship with K2. Built program with $10M in sales while maintaining category leading market share for the 3 years from launch.

Designed, implemented and maintained the J.D. Edwards purchasing, inventory management and warehouse distribution systems. Built and implemented new EDI application, developed and managed EDI partnerships with key OEM and retail customers. Responsible for hardware, software, and peripherals purchasing, leases, upgrades, maintenance and service contracts.

Developed, implemented and trained users on custom enterprise AS/400 applications for clients including Rose Hills Mortuary, CIBC Bank (Toronto), Port of Los Angeles, and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Received over 400 hours of business and technical training.