Sales Quality Assurance

Robert Bogart

***** ******* **** • Keller, TX ***48

972-***-**** • *****@***.***

OPERATION/SALES MANAGEMENT

Exemplary record providing the vision and decisive leadership for startup, turnaround and emerging companies with

full P&L management responsibilities for budgets up to $10 Million. Successful at building corporate infrastructures

and establishing operating controls that facilitate smooth operations during periods of significant growth and rapid

downsizing. Extremely effective at integrating emerging technologies and operational systems/processes to solve

complex business problems. Talent for developing high-performance executive teams, making effective decisions

under unfavorable conditions, and quickly revising tactics to achieve goals within aggressive time frames. Key

proficiencies:

• National Business Strategy Development • Strategic/Operational Planning & Tactical Execution

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Controls • Supplier & Customer Negotiations

• Supply Chain Management • Re-engineering Business Systems & Processes

• Product Planning, Development & Introduction • Developing E-Commerce Business

• Sales & Marketing Leadership • Multi-Site Operating Management

SELECTED BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS

• Delivered a net profit of $800K in 1 year by expanding mining operations into a new market segment.

• Generated an annual profit of $1.35M by developing and managing a short-term land leasing business.

• Grew farm leases 15% with the design and implementation of a new marketing program.

• Reduced labor 30% and production time 25% by bringing design services in-house.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALICO, INC., LaBelle, Florida 2005-2008

Senior Vice President, Non-Agricultural Operations

Contributed to creation and implementation of company goals and strategies as member of senior management team.

Oversaw all agricultural water/environmental and construction permitting, land leasing, mining, game management,

hospitality, and corporate advertising. Developed capital budgets and business plans for all areas of responsibility.

• Enhanced market share in outdoor recreation industry by creating, marketing, and managing company’s first

pay-for-hunt program.

• Increased consumer awareness of pay-for-hunt program through strategic partnerships with Bass Pro and

Outdoor Channel personalities.

• Achieved all budgeting and revenue goals within first 6 months of pay-for-hunt program.

• Grew farm leases 15% with design and implementation of marketing program targeting Florida’s top 20

winter vegetable growers.

• Negotiated new mining contract to include 15% increase in profit of all materials mined. Oversaw production

and safety program at all mining sites.

• Oversaw reconstruction of nine work centers and barns due to damage from Hurricane Wilma. Negotiated

contracts and saved $280,000.00 over initial negotiations. Oversaw all construction of work centers and

barns. Remodeled and upgraded 50% of the 40 company houses to bring them up to a higher standard.

• Oversaw 140,000 acres of agricultural/water permits, interfacing with water management districts and

engineering firms. Served on two water district boards.

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SYSTEM GRAPHICS, INC., Miramar, Florida 1990-2005

Vice President

Launched print broker as member of senior management team. Facilitated expansion into creative design in

alignment with corporate business plan. Managed operations to deliver quality products and outstanding customer

service. Oversaw production of retail catalogs, point-of-purchase materials, packaging, and digital photography

services.

• Reduced labor 30% and production time 25% by bringing design services in-house.

• Eliminated cost of film and film processing and reduced production time 40% by converting conventional

photo studio to digital.

• Designed and implemented continuous process improvements to achieve goals for sales, profit, and quality

with full-time staff of 10.

GOLD COAST GRAPHICS, INC., 1975-1990

President

Oversaw financial planning for company. Created strategic plans for growth and increased profitability. Managed

sales team to expand business. Ensured efficient and effective production operations.

• Led company to 15% sales increase.

• Improved capital budgeting.

• Optimized business plan.

• Developed strategy for business consolidation.

Vice President of Sales

Ensured company’s growth with oversight of new business development. Established and grew partnerships with

clients. Created and implemented budgets and conducted contract negotiations. Directed hiring of regional managers

and oversaw launch of new regional sales offices. Maintained competitive market position in each region. Directed

sales staff of 22.

• Increased overall sales from regional offices 20%.

• Led company’s growth in new markets by establishing regional sales offices in New York, Atlanta, Charlotte,

Tampa, and Dallas.

• Spearheaded successful efforts to build business producing new car catalogs and point-of-purchase materials

for car manufacturers.

• Enhanced company’s reputation as a supplier of high-quality advertising in national publications for fashion

designers, department stores, cosmetics companies, and advertising agencies.

Additional Positions Held at Gold Coast Graphic – Technology and Quality Assurance

EDUCATION

Miami – Dade Community College

References Available Upon Mutual Interest

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