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Mark Priest is a seasoned general manager with 20+ years of experience in various industries, including healthcare, staffing, and manufacturing. He has a strong background in leadership, sales, and operations, with a proven track record of achieving budgeted sales and gross profit goals. Mark holds a BS degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Experience

  • Pinnacle Staffing Group
    • Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    • General Manager
      • Nov 2023 - Present
      • Omaha, Nebraska, United States

  • Tradesmen International
    • Omaha Metropolitan Area
    • General Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
      • Omaha Metropolitan Area

      *Achieve budgeted sales and gross profit goals through effective leadership and management of assigned Account Executives.*Manage and develop remote markets by implementing and sharing best sales practices that optimize revenue growth.*Partner effectively with internal recruiting organization and support internal processes to recruit craftworkers in support of client needs.*Create and maintain a productive and positive office environment and culture for the team.*Ensure office team is accountable to company policies and procedures.

    • General Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

      *Accountable for the financial and operational performance of the location*Manage billing by ensuring that all required documentation is procured*Communicate company policies and announcements to location employees*Interview and hire staff as needed *Manages inventory levels and monitor assets*Monitor and act on the growth plan in order to exceed the location's goals*Work with sales representatives to develop and maintain key referral sources

  • Apria Healthcare
    • Omaha, Nebraska
    • General Manager
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2019
      • Omaha, Nebraska

      *Responsible for branch P&L.*Monitor staffing levels, expenditures, asset utilization.*Ensure the effective operation and management of all functional areas. *Create an environment of excellence in serving customers.*Hire, train, direct local sales functions, develop sales goals & ensure goals are met. *Trouble shoot problem areas and initiate corrective action.

  • AseraCare
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • Professional Sales Representative
      • Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Sell and promote hospice services.*Targeting physicians, nurses, and nursing homes.*Creating & executing a territory business plan focused on generating sales. *Gained referrals from 4 new sources.*To identify, influence and build relationships with key decision makers. *Present informational to families.

  • SkyWerx Aviation
    • Blair Municipal Airport
    • General Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
      • Blair Municipal Airport

      *Sell and promote private air charter.*Focus on customer relationship management.*Gained 6 private planes to manage.*Create and manage all aspects of marketing for charter and FBO operations.*Network with charter operators.*Prepare charter quotes and negotiate contracts.*Manage charter aircraft, scheduling, and flight following.*Manage and direct personnel engaged in providing a variety of FBO services.

  • Ethicon Biosurgery
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • Clinical Sales Representative
      • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Sell and promote surgical hemostasis products.*Targeting surgeons and hospitals.*Create & execute territory business plan focused on generating sales.*Gained a whole hospital conversion.*Managed business during 6 month backorder.*Increased sales by $158,000.

  • Integra LifeSciences
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • NeuroSpecialist/Field Trainer
      • Apr 2005 - Oct 2010
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Sell and promote neurosurgical capital and disposable products.*Targeting surgeons, purchasing, and ICU.*Managed disposable business of $1.4 million.*Closed $1.275 million in capital sales.*Increased disposable business by $352,000.*Initiated monthly product training call for our region.*Initiated sales skills emails for our region.*Received Quota Achiever Award.*Promoted to Field Sales Trainer and trained 5 new reps.

  • Synthes
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • AO ASIF Consultant
      • Feb 2000 - Apr 2005
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Sell and promote surgical spinal implants.*Targeting spine surgeons.*Received Quota Achievers Award 3 years.*Increased sales from $300,000 to $1.4 million.*Doubled business in second year.*Performed cases with 6 new doctors in first 6 months.*Converted 1 new doctor to 5 products.

  • Automated Concepts
    • Greater Omaha Area
    • Sales Representative
      • Aug 1995 - Feb 2000
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Sell and promote industrial robotics and automation.*Successfully launched a sales and marketing campaign.*Designed marketing material.*Created cost estimation spreadsheets.*Prepare proposal documentation and present to customers. *Created sales and marketing strategic plan.*Increased sales from $0 to $485,000.*Promoted to Sales Team Leader.

    • Quality Engineer/Manager
      • Aug 1993 - Aug 1995
      • Greater Omaha Area

      *Managed 15 quality inspectors.*Wrote quality manual and quality operating procedures.*Set up quality data tracking system*Managed 3 gage technicians.*Analyzed and evaluated SPC data to improve quality.*Executed quality procedures for new product lines.*Approved new manufacturing equipment and gages.*Designed check fixtures.

Education

  • 1990 - 1993
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
    BS, Industrial Technology

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