Experience

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  RNK Sales

  • Principal

    • Jan 1994 - Present

    Currently Regional Manager for the following companies:CROSS COURT women’s tennis apparelFEETURES socksAME & LULU bags

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  RNK Sales & The Spirit Zone

  • Independent Sales Agent/Sales Management Consultant

    • Feb 1993 - Present

    Earned and maintained top selling positions in all - Increased BOLLE Tenniswear sales 20+% for the last 3 years- Introduced AthleticDNA & Tennis Karma to territory - Leading tennis rep for FEETURES socks- Doubled Lotto Soccer in territory- Sales Manager for Sergio Tachinni in USA - company went from $0 to $2.2+ million in 1.5 yrs.- Established National sales force for Diadora America.- Established Reebok Soccer in territory from 0.- Selling to all distribution channels - National retail and sporting goods chains, regional chains, independent outlets.- Increased territory sales 500% and doubled distribution locations. (Volkl)- Introduced new company to all distribution levels - $1+ million sales in first introduction. (Timberline)

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  The Spirit Zone

  • VP Sales

    • 2003 - 2011

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  Daidora

  • Nat Sales Mgr - Tennis

    • Mar 2001 - Mar 2003

    Formed tennis sales force nationally. Directed increases in all phases of product sales.

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  Balle de Match

  • rep

    • 2000 - 2003

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  Sergio Tachinni

  • Nat Sales Manager

    • 1998 - 2000

    Built national sales force and doubled sales on national basis in one year

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  Wilson accessories Division

  • Marketing Manager

    • 1988 - 1993

    300 % increase of plan in 24 months.- Strategically guided company through start-up and rapid growth transition. - Profitable division in 1st full year of operations.- Implemented 24-hour telemarketing/delivery service for division.; Increased product profit through efficient sourcing, domestically and internationally.- Implemented sales programs with the sales force and telemarketing staff.- Developed 150+ product line - establishing some industry standards.

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  Wilson Sporting Goods

  • General Manager

    • 1987 - 1993

    Gen Mgr of free standing division of Wilson - Wilson accessories. Started company and took it to over $6 million in sales. Ran all facets of business and reported to the Gen Mgr of Racket Sports.

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  BABOLAT, USA

  • National Sales Manager

    • Jan 1981 - Jan 1988

    Sales forecasting and programming responsibility reporting to the President.- Managed 40+ independent sales force - 100% increase in sales.- Doubled sales by re-organizing sales force.- International promotions with professional tennis tours.

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  Elk Grove Tennis Club

  • Gen Mgr / Director of Tennis

    • 1973 - 1981

    Ran all facets of Indoor Tennis facility. Directed teaching staff of 4-10 tennis professionals. Coordinated all programs for facility - lessons, leagues, junior camps, etc. Ran Pro Shop. Ran USTA sanctioned tournaments. Was Tournament director of Chisago Sun-Times Tennisfest - largest tennis tournament ever held. Involved in USPTA as an officer for over 10 years and elected to its Hall of Fame.