Tom Nickell

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Building New Ventures, Transforming Potential into Performance @ CreteDefender
About Tom Nickell

I’m an entrepreneurial CEO who loves taking ideas from concept to product, then creating valuable enterprises with fast growing US and international sales. For over 20 years, I’ve turned dreams into success for Fortune 500 companies, start ups, and non-profits on a global scale. One example: As founder and CEO, I built the team at Lightworks New Media and created a website combining content from 60 similar non-profits that won national Best of Class for our category. We then expanded to a broader product set of tools, resulting in a profitable internet business with thousands of clients worldwide. We also built an entire multi-million dollar platform for one client, spanning two years and coming in on time and under budget, almost unheard of in software.I get things done and ensure decisions are made. I bring a steady hand to situations of conflict, uncertainty, and setbacks, always keeping focused on the bigger prize. Working in a culture of creative, motivated thinkers is a top priority. I am most excited about opportunities with an international scope that have tangible potential to improve people’s lives. My work has typically had some combination of 4 themes: social impact, environmental benefit, technology, and multi-national reach.

Tom Nickell's Current Company Details
CreteDefender

Cretedefender

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Building New Ventures, Transforming Potential into Performance
Tom Nickell Work Experience Details
  • Cretedefender
    Chairman Of The Board
    Cretedefender 2010 - Present
    Naperville, Illinois, Us
    As co-founder and CEO, I am currently leading strategic planning and operations for manufacturer/ distributor of specialty chemicals. CreteDefender products provide industry leading protection to concrete from salt, chemical, and freeze/thaw damage. We actively sell in the U.S., Canada, Middle East, Pakistan, Europe, Korea, and China. Sales for 2019 are booking at a 200% increase over 2018.
  • Mobile Recon Systems
    Chief Executive Officer
    Mobile Recon Systems Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
    Grand Forks, North Dakota, Us
    Designing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with industry-leading integration of lift capacity and functional flexibility.
  • Minmog
    President
    Minmog 2017 - Jan 2020
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    As co-founder of independent studio, guiding development and introduction of innovative non-violent video game entertainment. We focus on concepts that are not only fun, but provide education and story-based engagement. Our first concept is for families whose younger members are the Mars Generation.
  • Xooker
    Ceo
    Xooker 2012 - 2015
    Lexington, Ky, Us
    Launched mobile marketing app with loyalty rewards, mobile check-in, daily prepaid and free deals, and games. Raised $2m capital, refined product requirements to meet market demands, and recruited and directed software development team through initial product launch.
  • Deluxgear
    Ceo
    Deluxgear 2010 - 2012
    Lexington, Ky, Us
    I was recruited by the founder to build this business based on his patented accessories for improved picture taking with SLR and DSLR cameras. I raised the initial capital, guided strategic planning, and set up manufacturing. In 2 years, we took 3 product lines from concept to products sold in 30 countries.
  • Web Solutions, Llc
    President
    Web Solutions, Llc 2008 - 2010
    I set up this consulting firm to enhance organizational use of the internet. I worked with small companies and non-profit organizations of all sizes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their use of the Internet to achieve their organization's objectives. My most significant project was coordinating unification of the various Web presences of the Christian Science Church headquarters in Boston, MA.
  • Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
    Group Member
    Vistage Worldwide, Inc. 2004 - 2009
    San Diego, California, Us
    Charter member of the first Vistage group in Lexington, KY.
  • Odyssey Networks
    President & Ceo - Lightworks New Media, Inc.
    Odyssey Networks 2000 - 2008
    I built and guided this subsidiary of what is now Odyssey Networks, providing Web-based services to help faith-based entities, from the smallest congregation to denominational offices, utilize the Web effectively. I oversaw all planning, executive recruitment, organization building, marketing, and process design, to grow a profitable business with 30 staff and revenues of $4 million serving 2,200 clients. Our technology and editorial teams created award-winning Web presences – two Webby nominations (online equivalent to the Oscar for films) and multiple awards from the Religion Communicators Council (professional trade organization), including Best of Class. Adding to the challenge was the need to effectively manage relations with two fiduciary boards and a member advisory council.
  • Commerceinc/Pipe9
    Vice President, Product Marketing
    Commerceinc/Pipe9 1999 - 2000
    I created and defined the product management function for this Business-to-Business (B2B) software company, providing on-line profiles of over 11 million businesses with tools to help Internet markets connect qualified buyers and sellers. I directed all product development, organizing a staff of 35 to develop and launch products.
  • Lexmark
    Marketing Program Director - Asia-Pacific, Canada, & Latin America
    Lexmark 1998 - 1999
    Lexington, Kentucky, Us
    I managed marketing for $60 million hardcopy supplies business with over 1000 SKUs sold through distributors in 40 countries. That involved coordinating our marketing and sales staff of 45 on 4 continents under 5 regional General Managers (Japan, Greater China, South Asia/Australia, Canada, Latin America). ➢ International Management: Within one year, transferred responsibility for all regions to the local management for the business to be more responsive to market needs.➢ Sales Turnaround: Despite economic crisis in much of Asia and Latin America, sales of 8 new toner cartridge products grew 48% from 1997 to $13 million. ➢ Channel Development: Gained market access (4 new distributors) in China. Improved sales in Korea 10-fold in one year with one additional distribution partner. In Japan, expanded from one to 12 distributors, with commitment to increase annual sales 250% in first year.
  • Lexmark
    Business Manager – Worldwide Remanufacturing
    Lexmark 1996 - 1998
    Lexington, Kentucky, Us
    I created and managed a start-up business within Lexmark to provide remanufactured toner cartridges worldwide for non-Lexmark laser printers. We focused on growing the business through acquisitions, identifying 28 potential candidates (11 in the U.S., 14 in Europe, one in China, and 2 in Australia). My team negotiated deals and entered due diligence with one each in the U.S., Europe, and Australia.
  • Lexmark
    Program Manager – Specialty Imaging Media
    Lexmark 1995 - 1996
    Lexington, Kentucky, Us
    I managed our full product line of imaging media products (33 SKUs) after launching 20 new products for the residential market and 5 for the corporate market. I doubled worldwide sales from $6 million to $12 million in one year. My responsibilities included determining market requirements, supervising new retail-oriented packaging design, defining the products, working with Engineering to oversee relations with 4 strategic suppliers, and preparing the marketing strategy and business plan, including pricing, P&L targets, and distribution.
  • Lexmark
    Product Marketing
    Lexmark 1991 - 1995
    Lexington, Kentucky, Us
    I developed and implemented our strategy to maximize profitability of toner cartridges used on Lexmark printers. I coordinated product introductions, prepared marketing materials, trained the sales force, called on customers, and set up an empty cartridge return program. During this time, our market share grew from 80% to 85%. I also directed market research activities for the hardcopy supplies business unit. Plus, I utilized my business school thesis on “Corporate Environmentalism” as the basis for a recommendation to the CEO for stronger Lexmark environmental focus, a recommendation for "sustainability" to be factored into company decisions. As a result, Lexmark initiated packaging Life Cycle Analysis and created a new job of “champion” to lead environmental initiatives, an early form of "Director, Sustainability".
  • The Christian Science Monitor
    Manager Of Operations & Administration - The Christian Science Monitor Syndicate, Inc.
    The Christian Science Monitor 1987 - 1990
    Boston, Us
    I was the liaison with managers at 3 international shortwave radio stations for The Christian Science Monitor, successfully establishing budgets and providing resources and oversight to grow to 24/7 broadcasting worldwide.
  • Usaid
    Consultant
    Usaid 1984 - 1986
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    I recruited and coordinated teams to visit 17 countries for USAID evaluation of gender considerations in development projects. I was a member of a 3-person team that evaluated a $32 million resource management project in Nepal. The Project Director commended the report (based on 100 field interviews) as one of the best in the group of 10 commissioned, and was subsequently published by USAID. We also evaluated the success of a biogas plant in Nepal.
  • Up With People
    Business Manager
    Up With People 1982 - 1982
    Denver, Us
    I handled all financial transactions, contract settlement, and travel arrangements for the 40-city tour of a 100-member road cast of this international education and entertainment organization.I first traveled as a cast member, playing lead trumpet on our 80-city year-long tour through the US and Spain.

Tom Nickell Skills

Start Ups Entrepreneurship Strategy Strategic Planning Business Planning Marketing Strategy New Business Development Business Development Management Product Marketing Leadership International Business Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Training P&l Management Market Research Business Strategy Product Management E Commerce Mergers And Acquisitions Executive Management Venture Capital Strategic Partnerships Corporate Governance Negotiation International Management Board Relations Internet New Business Generation Budgeting P&l Product Development Entrepreneur Marketing Management Strategy Development Budgets Sales Income Statement Social Media Project Management Product Launch Integrated Marketing B2b Small Business Project Planning Analysis Mobile Devices Pricing Team Management Retail Competitive Analysis

Tom Nickell Education Details

  • Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Marketing
  • Patterson School Of Diplomacy And International Commerce
    Patterson School Of Diplomacy And International Commerce
    Natural Resource Economics
  • Principia College
    Principia College
    Environmental Studies
  • Henry Clay High School
    Henry Clay High School

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