Thomas Grzechowiak **** Whispering Trail, Eagan MN 55122

651-***-**** ac1p9n@r.postjobfree.com

Results drive successful Sales & Marketing professional with proven leadership skills. An extensive background in both domestic and international markets.

Staff training and supervision, creating and selling through various models including: distributor, agents, resellers and direct. New Product rollout.

Consistently increased bottom line profitability through new account acquisition and entering new markets.

Skilled in mentoring and training of staff to higher levels of performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

07/2014 to Present: Director of Sales, Star Alliance LLC Seattle/Salt Lake City

Turned around successful sales programs in two separate companies owned by Star. Jorgensen Forge, with strong ties to both the energy and military sectors.

Zero Manufacturing, manufacturing aluminum and plastic enclosures for the military, aerospace, medical, electrical and OEM markets

06/2013 to 07/2014: International Sales Consultant and interim President, TEEMCO Containment. Oklahoma City OK

One of the largest Environmental Engineering firms in the world, introduced new manufactured product lines for the energy industry, both domestically and internationally. Sold patent and manufacturing rights to TEEMCO. Started a new successful division.

01/2007 to 06/2013: Director of Sales, Sioux Steel, Sioux Falls SD

Director of Sales for three separate divisions of Sioux Steel

Koyker Livestock division, working stock equipment, feeders, waterers, gates and fences. Developed a distribution and direct sales model which is still in use. Brought rotational molded products in house for added profitability.

Protec Buildings division, Fabric covered pole buildings, used in the livestock, agricultural, energy and industrial markets. Substantially increased sales and profits. Developed a successful dealer network.

DuraPro Containment division, using both a reseller and direct sale model, DuraPro became the largest supplier to the energy industry in the industry. My division accounted for only 30% of Sioux’s sales, but over 50% of the3 profits!

07/2006 to 01/2007: Vice President Sales and Marketing, Taber-Bushnell, Minneapolis

Custom high speed stamping operation, customers included tier 2 auto suppliers, as well as medical, aerospace and computer.

Developed new profitable customer base in food and beverage markets.

07/2001 to 07/2006: National Sales & Marketing Manager, Hibbing Fabricators, Hibbing

Targeted growing markets, new customers included Boeing, Bell Helicopter, GE Medical. Added profitable and sustainable growth.

Both Direct and Rep sales model, increased profitability 60% in 5 years

02/2000 to 06/2001: Vice President Sales & Marketing, Determan-Brownie, Minneapolis

Total responsibility for three divisions: Jet refuelers, Petrochemical delivery and Chemical Waste Cleanup. Took two of the divisions national and one international.

Created proactive maintenance plan for clients such as United, Delta and FedEx.

Successful and profitable sales in UAE, China, Europe and South America

03/1992 to 01/2000: Director Sales & Marketing, Gemini, Canon Falls, MN

Gemini is the largest manufacturer of both plastic and metal letters for the signage industry in the world. With 7 U.S. locations, 2 foundries, and Mexico.

Initiated and developed a new rotational molding company “Gemstar” with over $5 million in sales in its first year.

Experienced in extrusion, blow molding, injection, vacuum forming and fabrication.

Taylor-Wharton, Director Sales & Marketing, Theodore AL

Cryogenic, medical and military, food service customer base

Manufactured tankage up to 40,000 gallons

Responsibility of 5 divisions

L’Aire Liquide Distributor Marketing Manager, France, Chicago, Philedelphia

Trained in Europe while working in the USSR, Italy and France

U.S. responsibilities accounted for 45% of total U.S. revenue

MVE (Dart Industries) Zone Vice President, Minneapolis, MN

Manufacturer of cryogenic equipment from dewars to tankcars

I introduced in liquid CO@ beverage system, with McDonalds which is still the standard today

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin BB

University of St. Thomas MBA 2001

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