Ron Zimmerman, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

Multistate Territory Sales Manager for electronic title and registration software/cloud-based solution for auto dealershipsFY '15: 136% of goal; ranked 2nd in nation in my first fiscal yearFY '16: 182% of goal; President's ClubFY '17: 153% of goal; President's ClubFY '18: 155% of goal; President's ClubFY ‘19: 112% of goalFY ‘20: 148% of goal; President’s ClubCVR is a subsidiary of CDK Global (formerly ADP Dealer Services)

Purdue Research Park In West Lafayette, Indiana

BASi is a drug discovery and development services CRO company. They provide research and analysis to the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, animal health, and medical device industries. Services include preclinical toxicology, bioanalysis and a full range of pharmaceutical analysis services. BASi also manufactures innovative scientific instruments including an automated In vivo sampling system which can collect blood, bile, and more from awake, freely-moving subjects.

Greenwood, Indiana

RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for operation management, global business development, corporate communications, financial management, project management, and quality requirements for this advanced technology R&D, CRO, and CMO (manufacturing) company. Member of the executive leadership team reporting to the CEO; responsible for corporate administration, and corporate development. Developed, designed, and implemented vertical integration of Elona’s commercial manufacturing division.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Raised State and local economic development package totaling more than $13M for the construction and outfitting of Elona’s manufacturing plant•Wrote a federal grant, and was awarded over $2M•Manage the efforts of consultants, attorneys and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in resolving inherited environmental issues on two sites•Authored and delivered financial projections, business plans, executive summaries, and executive presentations—both domestically and abroad•Led the development of our proprietary portfolio of products--global market $31B+ annually•Obtained international licensing agreements, international sales, joint venture, international financing, capital projects, and merger & acquisition deals up to $100M+•Oversaw all design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and validation of Elona’s 50,000 sq ft cGMP manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana

Ohio

RESPONSIBILITIES:Member of the senior management team of this 250 employee, retail sales and service entity. Oversaw a sales team of approximately 50 individuals, an office staff of 20 individuals, along with a large support staff. Responsible for sales forecasting, sales reporting, customer retention, sales closing, sales training, and our marketing strategy. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Obtained record-setting monthly, and yearly profits for both my division, and the company•Successfully integrated the operations of our two locations•Developed and produced documents for all monthly, and yearly competitive analysis, and market share ratings•Developed our sales presentations•Guided our sales managers and sales team in the restructuring of our sales presentations, and procedures—resulting in a reduction of time to close, while increasing profits over 250%•My team generated over $5 M in sales annually, of which over $2 M came from my office•Trained our sales team, including running sales meetings, and training sessions•Achieved the highest level of certification available•Increased our customer satisfaction rating to become the highest in our region•Managed sales promotions, direct mail marketing, CRM, product launches, and brand management

Ohio

Member of the senior management team of this 450 employee, retail sales and service entity. Oversaw a sales team of approximately 60 individuals, an office staff of 40 individuals, along with a large support staff. Responsible for reporting, risk management, customer relations, sales, personnel management, compliance, marketing, and advertising on a day-to-day basis. Principal contact with financial institutions and auditors.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Increased the company's profitability to 333%•Successfully operated in all 5 of our locations•Developed and produced a set of spreadsheets, and other documents for all monthly, and yearly reporting•My team generated over $10 M in sales annually, of which over $3 M came from my office•Trained our sales, including running sales meetings, and training sessions•Achieved the highest level of certification available•Increased our overall Customer Service Index

Marion, Ohio

Ohio

Indiana

Coached part-time during college.

Bachelor'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming and Diving TeamInductee Athletic Hall of Fame 2016

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Activities and Societies: Abel Beach InternshipBusiness administration internship at the Central Fraternity Office (CFO) located on MIT's.

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