Evelyn Jennings

*** ****** ** *, **********, MN *5082

847-***-****

adcg9c@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Senior Leader seeking Sales, Manufacturing or Distribution Company Strategic, results oriented executive leader in sales, distribution and manufacturing companies Described as visionary, innovative, analytical, mentor, passionate and determined High energy, engaged leader who builds complimentary teams, develops clear, executable strategy and has the ability to analytically unbundle complex business problems and drive successful outcomes. Broad industry experience ranging from high technology, scientific instrument development and sales to commodity based educational products sold through distribution.

Senior Leader Highlights

History of building successful companies at the young and mature stage 20 Plus Years of Increasing Responsibility at the Executive Level Strategic Planning: Implemented innovated service model within the Office Channel to deliver over $50 M in first aid sales growth in 5-years Transformational Leadership: Transformation strategy at American Pad & Paper changing company brand and proposition with suppliers and customers to yield 14% income growth and complete sale of the company in less than 24-months Mergers and Acquisitions: (7) Strategic Acquisitions/Mergers over career and (3) Successful sell side transactions in public and private sectors Business Development: Innovative Pricing model implemented at General Binding Corporation and Acme United Corporation resulting in over $70 M sales growth in 5-years in a commodity, price sensitive market

Young Business: CPG Company achieving $12 M in sales growth in 2-years and ultimately selling the business 3X EBITDA SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Change Management

Business Development

P&L Management

Strategic Vision

Brand Development

Lean Thinking

Company Culture

Innovative Solutions

Deal Maker

Clarity of Purpose

Strategic Partnership

Shareholder Value

Coach & Mentor

Enterprise Value

Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Village Company, Eden Prairie, MN

Vice President

2016-Present

$50 M CPG Personal Care Company, International in Scope Brands include; Village Therapy, Mr. Bubble, Sesame Street, Soft & Dri Managed the transition of the founder, transformed the company brand attracting strategic suppliers, developed clear vision and executed a customer penetration strategy. Managed an international, brokered sales force of over 100. Managed internal team of four. Increased core business profits 14% in less than 2-years Expanded distribution resulting in a $12 M increase in top line revenue Instrumental in supply chain redesign yielding $500K the first 12-months Introduced e-commerce channel with social media marketing content for end users Redefined the company brand & value proposition

Assessed company talent and built a high performance sales team Acme United Corporation, Fairfield, CT

Vice President

2006-2015

$125M International Manufacturer of First Aid, OTC Medications and Office Supplies Brands include; First Aid Only, Physicians Care, Westcott, Clauss Recruited by The CEO, President and Board to aid in the reinvention of the company. Responsible for building the direct and indirect sales teams. Instrumental in launching three new categories and a direct to consumer selling platform. After winning exclusivity in the entire office products channel in the first aid category, spearheaded the acquisition and integration of competitor, First Aid Only. Nearly tripled company stock price over 9 year tenure Increased top line sales revenue over $50 M

Achieved nine years of double digit top line growth Built strategic alliances with factories in China by marrying both branded and customer own brand capacities. Improved working capital over $20 M in 12-months using Lean process techniques American Pad & Paper, Richardson, TX

Director of Sales

2005-2006

$500M Manufacturer of Both National and Customer Brand Paper Brands include; Gold Fibre, Ampad

Recruited by Arcapita after multiple bankruptcy filings. Successful in selling the company within the allowed time line Responsible for managing existing book of business while expanding the customer portfolio. Developed senior level relationships allowing the company to expand and displace competition winning approximately $200 M over a one year period. Created key strategic alliances with swing factories further clocking competion acquisitions Developed a strategic pricing engine to focus on family portfolio Responsibility expanded to include European Operations ($45 M) Reduced manufacturing space by 40% in the US while increasing volume 2X Innovated new dealer advisory board for custom products General Binding Corporation, Skokie, IL

Director of Sales

2000-2005

$700M Global Office Products Manufacturing & Sales Company Brands include; Quartet, GBC, Ibico, Weber-Costello and Shredmaster Sales growth of $25M in 5-years

Achieved leading market share positions in categories that included white boards, shredders, lamination and trimmers Managed internal and external cross functional teams for two strategic customers Relevant in the critical integration of GBC into ACCO World Corporation GBC stock price doubled at the time of the acquisition Georgia Pacific, Atlanta, GA

Regional Sales Manager

1993-2000

$13.2 B Global Manufacturer of Commercial and Consumer Paper Goods Brands include; Dixie, Brawny, Angel Soft, Mardi Gras Responsible for the growth of $150M book of business in a seven state area for all classes of trade Managed both direct and indirect sales team

Acted as category captain at all major customers

Awarded President’s Club for continual achievement of year over year sales growth EDUCATION & TRAININGS

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science, Organizational & Corporate Communications Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Master of Business Administration - 1996-1997

School, Home & Office Products

Executive Committee - 2001-2004

St. Mary’s School

Science Fair Director - 2007-2015

Office Products Woman In Leadership

Social Chair - 2006-2008

Hill Murray High School Band Parent Organization

Secretary - 2016- Present

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