Tom Crepeau

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Chicago Il *****

630-***-****

acfzu5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Footprint Retail Services

Manager Business Development Lisle Il

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A National provider of in store Merchandising and logistics solutions for major retailers and consumer

packaged goods manufacturers. For the second half of ’13, brought in over 2.5m of RFP’s to the

company. New Customers include HHGregg(900k), Samsung America(220k), Newell Rubbermaid(150k),

OfficeMax(250k), NYX Cosmetics(100k), PetSmart(RFP pending-133k)) and Mednards(RFP pending-

1.3m).Other presentations include Kohls, Bass Pro Shops, 3M, Yum Brands among others.

Vice President of Sales

UniquePak, Inc.-Asian Sun Green Tea, Chicago, IL

2007-2010

Formulated and executed strategies aligning sales, mission, operations, and goals for competitive

advantage and improved ROI. Opening new distribution channels and selling direct to major supermarket

chains including HEB, Martin's, Spartan Group, Bashas, Walts, Berkott . Collaborated with store

management teams on pricing, advertising and targeted marketing events

Regional Sales Executive

ProLink Solutions, LLC, Phoenix, AZ

2005-2007

Eight state territory selling Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units to golf course owners and golf

management companies. Sold 7 deals within the first 12 months netting $1,000,000 in sales.

National Account Manager

Garment Recovery Systems, Schererville, IN

2003-2005

Sales to major pharmaceutical and medical companies of a new recycling program for their Tyvek

uniforms. Due to proven success track given major company accounts Pfizer, Bayer and Merck. Gaining

the company well over 125 new customers while attaining all forecasted projections.

Director of Marketing and Operations

Bastion Golf Apparel (Division of K2 Industries), Chicago, IL

1994-2003

Led marketing and operations start-up for new golf division of Fortune 500 company reporting to

president. Direct up to 25 persons through all sales/production phases from sales forecasting to final

product production on accounts including Cellular One, Monsanto, Mercedes, American Golf and Links

Corporation.

Grew corporate and advertising specialty areas in non-golf industries, increasing revenues 300% over

plan.

Created new sales commission program greatly increasing productivity. Developed new customer service

program with cash incentives increasing customer base by over 1300 new accounts in six months.

Formed outsource telesales team which generated additional $100,000 in sales per month. Designed

successful new e-business site.

Increased production capacity by decreasing embroidery turnaround time 300% while consistently

maintaining quality control levels.

Organized major tournament relationships including Western Open, Ameritech Senior Open and Greater

Milwaukee Open. Key in signing representation of three PGA pros.

Regional Sales Manager – Midwest/ PGA Packaging

Bobby Jones Sportswear (Division of Hickey Freeman), Chicago, IL

1989-1994

Responsible for developing and maintaining sales of licensed-sportswear to retail and country club

accounts in six-state region. Brought region from zero sales to third highest sales generator in the

country.

Top sales producer of the year for three out of five years.

Developed corporate accounts for golf outings and corporate gifts including Ameritech, Centel, Hyatt,

Helene Curtis and Kroger.

Regional Sales Manager – Northeast

Holsten Import Corporation, Greenwich, CT

1987-1989

Key role in planning launch of new imported German beer into five-state territory.

Managed regional sales force and the managers of ten distributors/wholesalers.

Group Sales Manager

Chicago Cubs National Baseball League, Chicago, IL

1982-1987

Coordinated daily group sales including the marketing and financial administration of corporate, social

and community functions for up to 3,000 people.

Lead salesperson for new-season ticket accounts at 150% of quota for three consecutive years.

EDUCATION

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, May 1982

BS, Business Administration

Depauw University, Greencastle, IN 1978-1979

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Resourceful and persistent.

Focused and effective problem solver.

Excellent communicator; relationship driven.

Loyal and fair.

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