Board Member Committee

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - B*B, B*C

Business & Marketing Strategy Development Create & Implement Integrated Marketing & Sales Programs Extensive Public Relations & Media Relations Experience Manage In-House Marketing Team & Vendors Project Management Social Media Strategy & input Budget Forecasting Industry Networking Generate Leads & Capture New Business (C-Suite) Manage Trade Shows & Leads Account Based Marketing I Content Marketing Writing: Press releases, proposals, corporate brochure, collateral, web site, social media Graphic Design: Corporate brochure, collateral, advertising, sell sheets, newsletters Internet: Web site (design & copy)

Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube (photography, video, graphics & copy) Email campaigns & Direct Mail (graphics copy)

Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

President, Board Member

Detroit Curling Club (2019 - 2021)

President: Reside over 10 person board, hold monthly board meetings, reside over day-to-day activities of 320 member non-profit organization with $1M operating budget. Initiate 3-5 year strategic business plan and im- plement KSIs.

Communication Chair: Manage all media, advertising (fb) and social media. Design and write new website and newsletter. Initiate email campaigns. Public relations. Prepare and present annual report. Owner & Visionary

Duke Ventures ~ Cycle-Caddy (2014 - 2019)

Research and develop concept of unique electric bicycle (Cycle-Caddy) made for the golf industry. Design and engineer product. Identify manufacturers and suppliers in China. Travel to China (3x year) and develop supplier relationships. Build prototype, test product and continuously improve quality. Business Development Manager

UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants (2005 - 2014) Develop strategy to capture B2B leads by industry and service lines. Tailor accounting, tax, audit and business consulting services for middle market and International businesses. Initiate sales process with business owners and C-suite executives, prepare proposals and close engagements. Identify customer needs and tailor solutions that generate value and client loyalty. Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate with clients in a timely and relevant manner. Prepare forecasts and CRM reports. Create RFP templates used to effectively speed-up response time and increase opportunities.

Exceed sales quota, averaging $500k - 1M/year.

Duke Grimshaw

Marketing & Business Development Leader

Results oriented professional with proven experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to grow a brand and business. Hands-on management style focusing on delivering integrated marketing solutions that add value and generate revenue. Possess high degree of integrity. Director of Marketing

UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants (1998 - 2005) Responsible for all marketing communication and branding strategy for national CPA & consulting firm. Manage all aspects of public relations and in-house communications from design and copy writing to web site, advertis- ing and social media. Collaborate with other team members nationwide, outside vendors and staff. Develop marketing strategy along industry and service lines to generate new business. Design go-to market programs for accounting staff and mentor sales efforts of stakeholders. Collaborate with third party referral sources

(networking & seminars). Design and write proposals (RFP) and identify industry trends. Develop effective me- dia relations and write newsworthy PR stories. Lead industry association collaboration & trade show events. Create and place all media advertising. Prepare forecasts and manage $1.5 million budget. Director of Marketing

Rave Computer Association (1995 - 1998)

Manage marketing strategy and campaigns for industry leading reseller and private label manufacturer of lap- top systems and peripherals. Prepare all marketing material (collateral, advertising, direct mail and email), ad- vertising, PR campaigns and media relations. Manage $1M budget. Director of Marketing

Duke Advertising (1995 - 1988)

Develop marketing campaigns for B2B companies in a variety of industries: manufacturing (OEM), computers, food service, consumer goods and banking. Design and write copy for collateral material, print and radio adver- tising, press releases and direct mail. Manage staff and generate $2M sales. Director of Marketing

Mohawk Liquor (McKesson) (1985 - 1982)

Prepare marketing campaigns and POS for national spirits distiller and wholesaler. Manage in-house agency

(graphic design & copy) and outside vendors. Operate within legal guidelines of “open” and “controlled” state regulations. Develop pr strategies and retail events. Manage $2M budget. Director of Marketing

Republic Automotive Parts (Car Care Man) (1998 - 2005) Responsible for marketing 320 member automotive aftermarket jobber network and 12 warehouses. Create marketing material and POS merchandising campaigns. Work with WD network to create pull-through local mar- ket advertising campaigns. Manage $1M budget.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), board member, president; Detroit Curling Club (DCC), board member, president (2x); Entrepreneur Organization (EO), strategic partner; Detroit Athletic Club, committee member EDUCATION

Bachelor of Journalism (BJ), University of Missouri; Juris Doctorate (JD), University of Detroit School of Law CONTACT

421 Barclay Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236; 734-***-****

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