David Purinton
VP Marketing and Corporate Accounts at Simonds International- Claim this Profile
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Rick Brault
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dave during my 8 years at Simonds. Dave immediately impressed me with his depth of product and application knowledge, and his understanding of the needs and problems faced by his customers. Dave understands the manufacturing process as well. He has been deeply involved in problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Dave has served on various continuous improvement teams to improve quality, performance and deliveries. Dave is a well respected, skilled, Marketing Manager that works well with everyone he comes into contact with. His management of the "Wood" sales team has greatly benefited Simonds and his customers over his many years in the cutting tool business.
Daryl Welch
David Purinton is a phenomenal manager. He is always fair and has a far reaching vision in his analysis of any given situation. Dave lights up a room with his pleasant and easy going personality. But, he's all business when it comes to the tasks at hand. I worked with Dave closely on many projects including the re-design and re-deployment of our corporate web site. It has been an honor to work with some one of this caliber. It would be a blessing if our paths cross in the future.
Rick Brault
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dave during my 8 years at Simonds. Dave immediately impressed me with his depth of product and application knowledge, and his understanding of the needs and problems faced by his customers. Dave understands the manufacturing process as well. He has been deeply involved in problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Dave has served on various continuous improvement teams to improve quality, performance and deliveries. Dave is a well respected, skilled, Marketing Manager that works well with everyone he comes into contact with. His management of the "Wood" sales team has greatly benefited Simonds and his customers over his many years in the cutting tool business.
Daryl Welch
David Purinton is a phenomenal manager. He is always fair and has a far reaching vision in his analysis of any given situation. Dave lights up a room with his pleasant and easy going personality. But, he's all business when it comes to the tasks at hand. I worked with Dave closely on many projects including the re-design and re-deployment of our corporate web site. It has been an honor to work with some one of this caliber. It would be a blessing if our paths cross in the future.
Rick Brault
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dave during my 8 years at Simonds. Dave immediately impressed me with his depth of product and application knowledge, and his understanding of the needs and problems faced by his customers. Dave understands the manufacturing process as well. He has been deeply involved in problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Dave has served on various continuous improvement teams to improve quality, performance and deliveries. Dave is a well respected, skilled, Marketing Manager that works well with everyone he comes into contact with. His management of the "Wood" sales team has greatly benefited Simonds and his customers over his many years in the cutting tool business.
Daryl Welch
David Purinton is a phenomenal manager. He is always fair and has a far reaching vision in his analysis of any given situation. Dave lights up a room with his pleasant and easy going personality. But, he's all business when it comes to the tasks at hand. I worked with Dave closely on many projects including the re-design and re-deployment of our corporate web site. It has been an honor to work with some one of this caliber. It would be a blessing if our paths cross in the future.
Rick Brault
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dave during my 8 years at Simonds. Dave immediately impressed me with his depth of product and application knowledge, and his understanding of the needs and problems faced by his customers. Dave understands the manufacturing process as well. He has been deeply involved in problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Dave has served on various continuous improvement teams to improve quality, performance and deliveries. Dave is a well respected, skilled, Marketing Manager that works well with everyone he comes into contact with. His management of the "Wood" sales team has greatly benefited Simonds and his customers over his many years in the cutting tool business.
Daryl Welch
David Purinton is a phenomenal manager. He is always fair and has a far reaching vision in his analysis of any given situation. Dave lights up a room with his pleasant and easy going personality. But, he's all business when it comes to the tasks at hand. I worked with Dave closely on many projects including the re-design and re-deployment of our corporate web site. It has been an honor to work with some one of this caliber. It would be a blessing if our paths cross in the future.
Experience
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Wood Fiber Group-Simonds, Burton Saw, BGR Saws, US Blades, Global Tooling, Armstrong, Wright Machine
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Marketing and Corporate Accounts
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Jan 2018 - Present
Work to facilitate integration of two different channel / sales models following a significant business merger. Facilitate serving population of large, multi-location customers best suited to direct to customer relationships while coordinating with and preserving the legacy Distribution relationships to best serve appropriate accounts. Champion corporate initiative to launch industrial vocational training program to facilitate sales and leverage company position within the marketplace as the training and technology leader.
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Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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Director of Sales and Marketing
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
Global Sales, Marketing and Channel Development responsibility formerly added to my responsibilities. Increased international business relationship management was a key element of this additional responsibility.
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North American Sales Manager / Global Product Manager Wood Products
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2016
North American Sales Manager and Global Marketing Manager of Privately held company serving the Forest Products Industry. Manage North American Sales Force, P/L Budgets while acheiving corporate sales, margin and new product development targets. Motivate and manage up to eight Managerial direct reports. Directly responsible for Global Product Management of primary forest products market products thru specialized channels and direct sales.
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Global Marketing Manager Wood Products
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Dec 2005 - Dec 2010
Global Marketing Manager of Privately held company serving the Forest Products Industry. Manage P/L Budgets while acheiving corporate sales, margin and new product development targets. Motivate and manage up to six professional direct reports. Directly responsible for Global Product Management of primary forest products market products thru specialized channels and direct sales.
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Product Manager
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Sep 1991 - Nov 2010
Manage $30MM industrial product line sold both direct and thru specialized distribution to the Forest Products Industry. End users ranged from independent sole proprietor entrepreneurships to Fortune 50 Corporations.
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Business Unit Manager
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Apr 1989 - Sep 1991
Front line Foreman in Union Shop managing up to 60 direct hourly employees. Managed employees ranged from unskilled laborers to specialists requiring multi year apprentiships.
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Manufacturing Manager
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Jul 1988 - Apr 1989
Front line supervisor within a union manufacturing facility driving quality, service and cost reduction goals. Strong, favorable relationship with hourly employees that has lasted decades. Worked within collective bargaining agreement to achieve company production and productivity goals.
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Customer Service Representative
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Aug 1987 - Jul 1988
Customer Service Representative servicing industrial B-2-B Distributor network for a major industrial cutting tool manufacturer providing both Metal and Wood Processing cutting tools.
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Education
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1990 - 1993
Assumption University
MBA, Marketing -
1979 - 1982
Saint Anselm College
BA, Economics & Business
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