Business Development Director

Dan Allen Nihiser, Business Development Director

*** ***** ******, **********, *****, OH, USA

513-***-****, ********@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnihiser/

SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Director with profound expertise in driving growth and operational strategies. Proven in creating high-performance team’s and aligning individual talents to achieve corporate objectives. Forged strategic partnerships with over 100 distributors and manufacturers, requiring exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on building long-term client relationships. Recognized for providing strategic direction and operational support for cross-functional teams, consistently exceeding organizational goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

08/2022 – 06/2025 McGregor Surmount, Business Development Consultant Brookville, OH

Orchestrated the manufacturing and provision of circuit boards, essential for all satellite monitoring deployments across three continents.

Accelerated a $750K capital investment for production team development, leading to a substantial enhancement in service delivery and overall productivity.

07/2022 – 02/2025 DOXA Research Group, Owner Brookville, OH

Engineered and delivered integrated IoT and SaaS solutions for NGOs, like World Vision, by leveraging partnerships with tech leaders such as AWS, Google, and Globalstar satellites. This technology empowered sustainable clean water projects that provided resources to 270,000 Africans in four countries.

10/2020 – 01/2023 DOXA Wells, Business Development Consultant Lebanon, OH

Optimized well drilling processes, resulting in 80% reduction in repairs and developed enhanced satellite monitoring solutions that improved reporting accuracy by 30% for U.S.-based donors including World Hunger.

Sourced Ohio-based tool and die companies to develop and manufacture new, longer-lasting product components, increasing the durability of affordable well solutions in Malawi, Africa, by 40%, which led to a 15% reduction in maintenance cost for the local community villages.

08/2007 – 01/2023 Houses for Personal Empowerment, Owner Brookville, OH

Developed and implemented a comprehensive 15-year neighborhood revitalization strategy with the “Welcome Dayton” community-fueled initiative through the Business and Economic Development Team. We provided acquiring/merging 23 housing units, cultivating an impactful partnership with Central State University, which secured a $4 Million investment for vibrant community engagement and economic development.

02/2019 – 12/2021 I Am Clean Energy, Business Development Consultant Bellbrook, OH

Engineered new product and on-site service processes for over 1,000 clean water hand-pump installations.

Established a centralized geodatabase within ESRI ArcGIS to track and store all relevant spatial and attribute data, including locations of existing and newly installed hand-pumps. This initiative led to a 70% increase in project efficiency and allowed the government and NGOs to use actionable intelligence into manageable activities in remote areas of Guyana, South America.

02/2010 – 11/2014 Key Companies, Division President Columbus, OH

Pioneered a new vertical market strategy, establishing a rapidly scaling new business within the casino industry and other key segments by leveraging HP flatbed wide-format printing, print-on-demand, and web-to-print technologies.

09/2005 – 02/2010 Xerox, Regional Manager North Canton, OH

Joined ComDoc Xerox as a Director and applied proven turnaround strategies to a $125 million dealership, leading a comprehensive sales and operational revamp that resulted in a significant increase in revenue and market presence, ultimately setting up the ESOP company for a successful acquisition by Xerox within two years.

01/2000 – 08/2005 Xerox, Owner Cincinnati, OH

Successfully acquired three underperforming Xerox agencies across three states, implementing strategic operational improvements and targeted sales initiatives that propelled annual sales from $1 million to over $5 million within just three years.

Executed a profitable exit strategy by selling the revitalized agencies at a substantial premium, demonstrating exceptional business acumen and the ability to enhance enterprise value through effective management and sales growth.

03/1993 – 01/2000 Xerox, Regional Manager Cincinnati, OH

Achieved a substantial increase in sales from $8 million to $23 million within three years in the agent program, showcasing my ability to drive revenue growth and enhance market presence.

01/1991 – 03/1993 Efi, Regional Manager Fremont, CA

Spearheaded the launch of innovative color proofing devices by leveraging a strong background in graphics and networking, effectively positioning EFI's products to meet the needs of major manufacturers.

Collaborated a pivotal role in guiding the company through a successful IPO, resulting in increased worldwide visibility and funding that enabled EFI to expand its product offerings and accelerate growth.

EDUCATION

08/2007 – 08/2027 Sinclair Community College

Applied Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Dayton, OH

SKILLS

Lead Generation Strategic Selling Sales Strategy Development Strategic Planning & Execution

Negotiation Written Communication Verbal Communication Technology Proficiency: ERP, CRM

Relationship Building Budgeting Financial Analysis Team Leadership

Data Analytics Conflict Resolution Cross Functional Trainer Emotional Intelligence

Program Management Project Development Partnership Development Microsoft Office / Teams

Competitive Analysis Visionary Leadership Sales Management Market Research & Analysis

Change Management Innovation Success Opportunity Identification Forecasting

Contract Negotiation Client Retention Revenue Growth Strategies Data Analysis Tools: ESRI ArcGIS

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