PETER CROMWELL
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OBJECTIVE
Talented entrepreneur and sales professional seeks the next worthy
challenge
SUMMARY
Successful entrepreneur - My track record in business includes
establishing, building and selling a $2mm promotional marketing firm that
has helped enhance brands such as Blockbuster, The PGA of America, Merck,
Assurant, Radio Shack and Bacardi to name a few. I am a strategic thinker
with extensive knowledge in new business development and an expert in
developing and maintaining strong profitable relationships with key
decision makers from small business owners to CMO's at Fortune 1000
companies.
HIGHLIGHTS
. Multimillion dollar producer with unique leadership and corporate
rainmaking abilities
. Creative and consultative sales strategist currently exceeding quota
. Built a small business from 0-$2,000,000
. Strategic thinker comfortable working directly with senior level
executives, interacting with global suppliers and juggling
multifaceted and complex sales cycles
EXPERIENCE
Touchstone Mason, OH & Raleigh, NC
(Promotional Advertising Industry) 2009 to
Present
VP Strategic Partnerships (Sold Triko, listed below, to Touchstone)
?Manage & transition major accounts
?Major accounts acquisition & sales training
?Establish & develop high level partnerships (PGA, RIM, ABB, Bosch,
LiveStrong, Merck, Assurant)
?Design, develop & implement national promotional programs for all partners
?Design, Develop & Implement Sales & Marketing Strategies
Triko, Inc. Weston, FL & Raleigh, NC
(Promotional Advertising Industry) 2001-
2009
Founder (Grew revenue from zero to over $2,000,000 - Successfully Sold to
Touchstone in 2009)
? Established Promotional Marketing, Merchandise & Custom Apparel Firm
? Design, Develop & Implement Marketing Plans & Strategies
? Design, Develop & Implement Promotional Marketing Programs (Blockbuster,
Bacardi, Radio Shack, PMUSA)
? Service and maintain existing client relationships from small to Fortune
1000
? Design, Develop & implement new business and marketing strategies for
sales force
? Global Sourcing Expert
? Oversee daily operations & Lead Sales and Admin Team
Sharp Marketing Fort Lauderdale,
FL
(Promotional Advertising Industry) 1996-
2001
Sales Manager/VP Sales & Marketing (Multi Million Dollar Producer)
? Develop relationships with key decision makers regionally & nationally
? Develop & implement creative branding & promotional marketing solutions
? Develop & implement corporate events, trade shows, & promotions
? Research new business opportunities, target markets, and new products &
services
Engineered Business Systems (Filed Chapter 11)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Financial Industry Software) 1996
Account Executive
? Developed several key revenue generating accounts
? Exceeded quota expectations quarterly
? Planned & organized tradeshow events to increase market presence within
industry
? Researched new markets for product placement
PETER CROMWELL
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EDUCATION & AWARDS
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale,
FL
Master of Business Administration July 2000
Graduate Assistant Award Recipient 1998-
2000
Southern New Hampshire University Manchester,
NH
Bachelor of Science (Sports Management) May 1996
Varsity Baseball 1992-1996
? 12th all time career hit leader
? Alumni Appreciation Award Recipient
Varsity Hockey 1993-1994
Alumni Leadership Corps 1996-Present
QUALIFICATIONS
. Excellent computer skills
. Excellent written/oral communication skills
. Excellent relationship building skills
. Excellent Leader
. Excellent management Skills
. Excellent Presenter
. Excellent closer