CEO Resume Example

Detail-oriented CEO with 32 years of experience in the Branded Products industry. Proven ability to build relationships and maintain partnerships with top accounts to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs, implementing price models and optimizing inventory control procedures. Decisive Leader experienced in impacting business direction and performance with successful leadership strategies, tactical decision making and forward-thinking approaches. Proven history of improving operations and boosting financial health through strong leadership.

• PPAI is the trusted leader in the promotional products industry delivering essential knowledge, resources and community to ensure the success of its members, those who manufacture, import and resell promotional products, and the promotional products industry itself.
• The Promotional Products Association of Florida (PPAF) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1972. The group has grown to become one of the fastest growing regional associations in the country. PPAF serves promotional products professionals throughout the Southeast and Florida by providing educational events, networking opportunities, discounts on industry products and hosts the largest regional trade show in the country, PPAF EXPO.
• ASI's mission is to be the trusted partner of the promotional products industry by fostering its success every step of the way. To encourage growth and innovation, ASI provides the industry's technology, education, events, research, news content and business connections.
• In 1997, Paul Smith of Calconix, a supplier based in Philadelphia, and Doug Bruce of Pennsylvania Promotions, a local distributor, decided to work together to create a private catalog that could benefit both suppliers and distributors. The catalog, which featured a selection of products from best-in-class suppliers, was available to only a handful of distributors and to only one distributor per marketplace.

Premier Group continues to deliver on its promise as a supportive, collaborative environment for growth that benefits all members equally.

While the exclusive catalog served as the keystone of the group, it represented something much bigger than a unique collection of solutions for sale. The idea was to create a consortium of distributors and suppliers committed to working and growing together by sharing ideas, offering special pricing, problem-solving, and building relationships based on trust. From the outset, suppliers were equal group members—a novel concept that continues to set Premier Group apart today.

• The Tampa chapter of SCORE, Chapter 203, is comprised of over 20 volunteer mentors who leverage their expertise to help start and grow small businesses.

Tampa SCORE offers:

• No-cost personal mentoring at locations throughout Hillsborough County
• Free and low-cost workshops on a variety of business topics
• The no-cost use of an Advisory Board of mentors for existing businesses
• Email mentoring through the national SCORE website ( www.SCORE.org)

mutually beneficial relationships for both distributors and suppliers remains as strong as ever. With Paul Smith still involved in the organization as Chairman Emeritus, Premier Group continues to deliver on its promise as a supportive, collaborative environment for growth that benefits all members equally.