David V. Nowak 214-***-****
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Summary
An award-winning, executive with 15+ years of worldwide experience in sales, business development, marketing and organizational management. A smart, innovative, fun to work with professional who is creative and always able to achieve market leadership positions, exceed revenue and profit objectives. A rare blend of education, experience and practical application with a successful track record to positively impact the bottom line. I am very passionate and driven to use my vision and creativity with clients to achieve their goals and dreams and leave them with something of lasting value.
Key Attributes:
Visionary Creative/Innovative Collaborative Strategic Influential Resourceful
Discrete Skills:
New Business/Channel Development Team Building Public Speaking Marketing
Key Impact Areas:
Revenue Producer Profit Growth Strategic Planning Value Creator Branding
Specialties:
Sales/Sales Management Channel Marketing Product Roadmap Leadership
Internet of Things Connected Room/Space System Integration Lighting Control
Experience
2014-2017 David Nowak & Associates Birmingham, AL
President
Consultant specializing in systems integration, automation, mobile and web-based control, IP video, energy management and lighting control for hospitality, commercial and residential markets
2013-2014 Telkonet Milwaukee, WI
Senior Account Executive
Created three strategic sales and service plans which secured three National Key Accounts and nine new projects worth $750,000
Recruited and trained three high-level integrators in USA, Mexico and Brazil which resulted in a pipeline of over 5000 rooms worth $1.5 million
Projects included Hyatt, Starwood, Hilton, Marriott, Kimpton
Consultant to ESCO’s on hospitality energy savings projects
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2010-2012 ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Richardson, TX
Director Sales and Business Development
Exceeded first year goal of $600,000 to reach $1.1 million in sales
Doubled installed hotel locations in one year from 9 to 18
Developed pilot program resulting in 95% close rate of projects
Successfully launched new product globally-Orion Energy Management System by creating all sales, marketing, training materials, brochures, trade show strategy, booth layout and website marketing
Designed and developed award winning mobile and web-based control system for hospitality EMS projects
Secured projects including Hyatt, Starwood, IHG, Hilton, Choice, Wyndham, Marriott, Carlson in USA, Canada, Australia, Qatar
Increased reporting efficiency 20% by creating a global prospect and pipeline report to monitor monthly quoting activity, installations and key account activities
Secured three projects worth $450,000 within first year to include lighting control integration by creating first global strategic partnership with Lutron
2007-2010 David Nowak Designs Plano, TX
President/CEO
Provided business development, sales and marketing strategies, system design, programming to custom integration dealers, architects, developers and high-profile individuals throughout USA and Caribbean
2004-2007 Control4 Salt Lake City, UT
Regional Sales Manager
Created new sales channel by growing dealer base from 0 to over 280
Generated $3 million sales revenue by second year
Provided first line dealer support
Interfaced directly with high-profile/celebrity clients
2000-2004 AMX Corp Richardson, TX
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Managed national sales channel of $20mil revenue
Increased dealer base by 25%
Developed highest revenue territory resulting in company’s first $1m sales month
Grew OEM partner program by 20% in six months
Managed six-person Engineering team and AMX InConcert partner program
Awards and Honors
CEDIA Manufacturers Council Member
CEDIA Volunteer of the Year
CEDIA Subject Matter Expert Installer I, II and Designer Certifications
Cornerstone Achievement Award for lifetime contributions to CEDIA education
Special ELF status from Elf Foundation supporting children’s hospitals
Editor’s Choice Award-Best New Green Technology IHMRS New York
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Best Team Player Award World Conference Shanghai
ASSA ABLOY Future Lab, Key Account and Product Council Teams
Education Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science Business Management