Ken Kozminski Email & Phone Number

Ravisloe Country Club

Staff the golf shop from opening and closing with duties of assisting golfers with purchases, tee times, merchandise and accessories. Computer knowledge, stocking, telephone etiquette, rules of golf, maintenance and working with head pro and staff members. Ranger, starter, range and anything to assist in the operations of Ravisloe.

Hired by President/owner of global specialty company to develop new contacts and markets for indexing of books, catalogs, directories and stationery products. Represented sister company, Liberty Book & Bible, specializing in soft cover binding and edge gilding.

Brought in to maintain sales from past clients when partners split reporting to president/owner. Company manufactured award-winning binders, packaging, menu covers and many specialty items that competitors couldn't produce. Developed new account base before owner passed away forcing the company to be sold. Manufacturing was shifted out of state and I was downsized.

Increased sales in Midwest territory from $6 million to over $12 million in sales to publishers, printers, binderies, loose leaf and packaging accounts. Sales increase in 2002 of 16.75%. Introduced new product line to client resulting in first year sales of $3 million. A dedicated team effort to realize sales achievments. Rexam division was sold to FiberMark and company downsized and closed facilities.

Responsible for sales of genuine and bonded leathers along with numerous imported lines of covering materials. Developed new products, sample presentations, arranged trade shows while traveling throughout the U.S. Owner committed suicide forcing company to be sold.

Began as National Accounts Manager at parent company, U.S. Sample and promoted to Sales Manager upon acquisition of the company. Developed new sample presentations from idea to concept. Responsible for complete ordering and manufacturing of items.At S.K. Smith, duties included responsibility for office, purchasing, estimating, sales and manufacturing in addition to supervising rep sales team. The company produced custom loose leaf, game boards, stationery items and sample cases

Sales Increase from $1.5 million to $4.5 million in 5-state, Midwest territory within two years. Built client relationships while responding to customer needs.

Discovered all new accounts in 7-state territory, selling book-covering materials. Grew customer base from nothing to annual increases of 12-22%. Developed good listening skills and commitment to quality and honesty. Left company for promotion in new field.

Along with estimating and warehouse responsibility, purchased all commodities needed to produce in excess of 500 different stationery, diary, loose leaf and related items. Left position to enter sales.

Associate Of Arts; Printing & Publishing, Management Major

Activities and Societies: President of Fraternity

Medical Corpsman, Specialist 5Th Class Corpsman

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