N. Luke James
Director of Business Development at EnSight Solutions, LLC- Claim this Profile
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EnSight Solutions, LLC
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Development
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Oct 2023 - Present
Serving two of EnSight's core product offerings, A-One & Bridge, my position elevates EnSight’s presence in our target markets through strategic planning and execution, product design, sales team resourcing, and customer relationship development. Serving two of EnSight's core product offerings, A-One & Bridge, my position elevates EnSight’s presence in our target markets through strategic planning and execution, product design, sales team resourcing, and customer relationship development.
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Amprod, LLC
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Director of Marketing
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Jan 2021 - Oct 2023
Developed integrated strategic marketing initiatives and functionalities for intentional business growth for Amprod's food and telecommunications equipment manufacturing divisions - EnSight Solutions and American Products. Assisted in M&A activities and led the corporate communications function. Developed integrated strategic marketing initiatives and functionalities for intentional business growth for Amprod's food and telecommunications equipment manufacturing divisions - EnSight Solutions and American Products. Assisted in M&A activities and led the corporate communications function.
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Evangel University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2022 - May 2023
I taught Marketing Management. I taught Marketing Management.
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EnSight Solutions, LLC
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Communications
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
I identified and led organizational marketing and communication efforts for the internal and external stakeholders of EnSight Solutions, a division of Amprod, LLC. For food processors that want custom, integrated, equipment for their production facilities, EnSight Solutions meets desired ROI targets with application optimization, including robotics, excellent lead-times, and unmatched quality. Through exceptional customer service and industry expertise, EnSight serves processors by being their trusted partner in engineering creative solutions. Helping strategically develop and execute an organizational vision of service to the food processing industry was the foundation of my professional role. Show less
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BKD CPAs & Advisors
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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National Industry Marketing Leader - Manufacturing & Distribution
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
I led BKD's Manufacturing and Distribution industry marketing team and business development efforts. We focused on building relationships and awareness while being data driven. Activities included trade association involvement, managing sponsorships, advertising, digital marketing, market research, content management, internal training and reporting, innovation processes, and impact prospect business development support.
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National Industry Marketing Specialist - Manufacturing & Distribution
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May 2016 - Jun 2017
I supported growth initiatives for BKD's National Manufacturing and Distribution Group.
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H2R Market Research
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supervisor: Call Center/Insights Analyst
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May 2015 - Apr 2016
My responsibilities included managing collection processes of phone and email surveys and synthesizing data from web-based analytics platforms. My responsibilities included managing collection processes of phone and email surveys and synthesizing data from web-based analytics platforms.
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Evangel University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Commuter Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
I developed relationships and connection points for students though events, small group settings, and one-on-one meetings for Evangel University's 336 commuters. Walking with students through the university's developmental processes was a significant job responsibility. I developed relationships and connection points for students though events, small group settings, and one-on-one meetings for Evangel University's 336 commuters. Walking with students through the university's developmental processes was a significant job responsibility.
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Enrollment Representative
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Jul 2010 - May 2014
• Created and implemented environmental analysis of market trends • Pioneered social media marketing efforts • Co-authored survey designed for target market analysis (over 300 responses) • Coordinated interdepartmental marketing strategies • Utilized multiple marketing channels for recruitment efforts • Contributed to design of print and digital media • Staff Representative for Board of Administration • Created and implemented environmental analysis of market trends • Pioneered social media marketing efforts • Co-authored survey designed for target market analysis (over 300 responses) • Coordinated interdepartmental marketing strategies • Utilized multiple marketing channels for recruitment efforts • Contributed to design of print and digital media • Staff Representative for Board of Administration
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Oikonomia Network
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Springfield, Missouri Area
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Researcher (Contracted)
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
I synthesized research in the fields of business as ministry, theology of work, and economics. I synthesized research in the fields of business as ministry, theology of work, and economics.
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Advantage Solutions
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative
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May 2004 - May 2007
I regionally managed shelf space and points of sale for Gatorade, Tropicana, and other Quaker products in approximately 150 convenience stores in southeast GA. I regionally managed shelf space and points of sale for Gatorade, Tropicana, and other Quaker products in approximately 150 convenience stores in southeast GA.
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Education
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Missouri State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing -
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Intercultural Studies -
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy