Terry Clayton Email and Phone Number

General Manager and COO of National Headquarters that is located in Plymouth, MN. This is a catalog company that has 3 brands including; Triarco Arts and Crafts (www.eTriarco.com), Good Time Attractions (www.eGoodTimeAttractions.com), Benton-Kirby (www.BentonKirby.com). View all three at www.triarcoarts.com. Developed new and existing accounts. Manage extensive bid system to educational institutions in the United States. Manage telephone and customer service center. 4 direct reports, including an office manager, two catalog directors and an Administrative Assistant. Our Triarco Division was closed by new ownership in December, 2018. I was retained by ownership to take on more of a sales role and then my objective was to convert our Triarco customers to Nasco Education. My position was finally eliminated in November, 2019.

International Sales of Educational Products to distributors, including health care training devices that were branded as Nasco LifeForm and Simulaids, Whirl-Pak biological testing bags as well as other various educational materials that focus on the K-12 classroom. I was promoted to General Manager of our sister company, Triarco Arts & Crafts, LLC in April, 2003.

Responsible for marketing products from sister manufacturing company (SAFE-T Products) directly into the education market. This involved the creation of a 68 page catalog that was marketed directly to public school entities. Responsible for the development of a national sales team (independent sales representatives). Marketing at trade shows included demonstrations in exhibits, workshop presentations, and sales of products in exhibition areas. This company was eventually sold to Learning Resources.

Sales representative of playground materials for Eastern Wisconsin to School Districts, Public Parks and institutions. Made sales objectives in 1999 and 2000.

Contract Manager - Responsible for the solicitation of bids and contract management for remodeling and construction of 11 New Horizon Child Care Centers, 9 Kids Quest Centers and 1 Kinderberry Hill Center. Led the charge for creating a standard specification booklet (construction and remodel) with our team and architect that became the specifications for all new and existing New Horizon Child Care Centers and Kids Quest Centers. Purchasing Services - Responsible for the purchasing of equipment and materials used in 60 traditional (New Horizon), 4 high-end traditional (Kinderberry Hill) and 17 hourly (Kids Quest) Child Care Centers. In addition to purchasing the equipment for our new centers, I was also responsible for the installation of 11 Kids Quest’s, 3 New Horizon and 1 Kinderberry Hill. Maintenance - Responsible for the maintenance team for the Kids Quest organization. I was responsible for the hiring and supervision of maintenance personnel in 8 states.

Sales Representative for the state of Minnesota.*Increased sales in four years from $185,000 to $1,600,000. Working the state from the inside out, I had approached the State Department of Education and learned what the goals were for early childhood and received lists of which programs were awarded the public funding. Working the Department of Human Services, I learned what the licensing standards were for Childcare, and Head Start organizations. Knowing what is required of Childcare, ECFE and Head Start organizations, I was able to approach our customers with suggested classroom lists and unique ideas for their day-to-day operations.