Paul Burton

Vice President, National Business Development at Great American Art
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Mike McMillin

I would highly recommend Arch Framing & Design for any artwork application. Paul Burton and his team at Arch Framing have helped our customers with their far superior artwork product that not only is a more quality frame, vivid graphic print but their precise placement of the hardware during the manufacturing process makes it much easier for our installers to be efficient allowing us to keep our clients happy.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President, National Business Development
      • Jan 2017 - Present

      What sets Great American Art apart is our vast collection of artwork, a state-of-the-art website, innovative substrate options and project management services. We work with local dealers, forming a team, combining decades of experience in project management, art consulting, art procurement, art manufacturing and art installation. We firmly believe in the advantages of partnering with servicing dealers on projects, as the benefits to the customer are numerous, including: - A local presence with in-depth knowledge and experience working in your market - Practical experience working across all types of facilities and multiple locations - Local facilities/resources including labor, vehicles, storage space and warehousing Great American Art has a proven history of beautiful projects delivered on time, in budget and that exceed the client’s expectations. Our team is known for forming an emotional attachment to the projects we work on and the clients we work with, and for taking a personal, vested interest in seeing that the artwork enhances the spaces in the most impactful way. We believe in the power and importance of art. We believe in our client’s mission, their purpose, and their place within their communities. Our primary goal is to ensure that the art program contributes to this in a meaningful way. The team we have assembled offers the best range of experience, qualifications, skill sets and value for you. With a local dealer, we are able to respond quickly and offer exceptional on-site service. Our free art design services ensure that you are spending your budget on art while still receiving experienced art consulting. Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Healthcare / Tech / HealthTech
      • May 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Business Development Executive / Principal
      • Mar 2010 - May 2016

      • Hired by majority investor to build organization and capability to win in this $1B industry. Managed redirection of corporate strategy, changing target market from hospitality to healthcare. • Grew annual sales 114% while growing employee count 12% in 2015. Achieved top line and bottom line budget targets and first year of profitability in 2015. • Lead pursuit of top four Healthcare GPOs and acquired contracts with all four. Presented to vendor selection committee, negotiated and closed contract, developed and implemented custom sales strategy. Achieved 125% 3 year GPO sales CAGR. • Designed and developed rebrand of archframing.com including SEO Strategy. Now ranked #1 or #2 in organic search. Annual web leads increased 580% with a conversion rate of 85% resulting in 2950% web business growth in 2015. • Designed and developed mobile device enabled app to promote products and services. • Implemented SalesForce for all company functions including ERP functionality. In 2016, oversaw, managed and implemented SF upgrade from Professional to Enterprise edition. • Oversaw corporate HQ and manufacturing plant redesign and relocation and from 9k to 30K square ft. factory, designed new factory layout going from one to two manufacturing lines. • Director of Sales and Business Development - Grew national accounts including two year pursuit of first GPO contract, and landing #1, #5 and #8 largest accounts in the Senior Living / Assisted Living space. • Traveled nationally to train sales reps on how to implement sales strategy, identify targets, schedule and conduct meetings, and on follow-up and closing strategies. • Exceeded sales targets by 100% in year one, and 300% in year two. ➢ Business Development Executive / Principal (2013 – 2016) ➢ Director of Sales and Business Development (2012 – 2013) ➢ National Sales Manager (2011 – 2012) ➢ Territory Sales Representative (2010 - 2011) Show less

    • Board Member - Denver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

      Worked closely with my appointing authority (Carol Boigon and Robin Kniech), the community and the DPRAB Board to be stewards of the Denver Parks & Recreation system. Worked closely with my appointing authority (Carol Boigon and Robin Kniech), the community and the DPRAB Board to be stewards of the Denver Parks & Recreation system.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Account Executive
      • 2009 - Apr 2010

      • Led project team for Duracell Battery 3rd Quarter, 2010 product launch. Sales increased 400% YOY to Duracell’s best quarter ever recorded by the company. • Led consumer and category insight driven idea generation (analyzing primary and secondary research data, sales data, competitive advertising and other sources of information). • Initiated, developed, and maintained monthly competitive research report/presentation. • Led project team for Duracell Battery 3rd Quarter, 2010 product launch. Sales increased 400% YOY to Duracell’s best quarter ever recorded by the company. • Led consumer and category insight driven idea generation (analyzing primary and secondary research data, sales data, competitive advertising and other sources of information). • Initiated, developed, and maintained monthly competitive research report/presentation.

    • Canada
    • Investment Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Equity Research Associate
      • 2004 - 2008

      • Analyzed individual portfolio companies and industry groups and evaluated all aspects of businesses including marketing, strategy, operations, financial modeling and analysis. • Traveled throughout the supply chain to assess corporate strategies and implementation of those strategies, including manufacturing facilities and distribution channels. • Analyzed business trends, inventory management, and marketing efforts, including advertising. • Led management road trips with buy-side clients and company executives. • Initiated and managed first web-based channel survey tool in the Global Research department. Designed and developed targeted surveys. Managed and performed survey data collection and analysis. Final reports considered best-in-industry consumer surveys used by buy-side clients and referenced by industry management. • Communicated daily with buy-side clients, executive management at covered companies, retail channel contacts, and internal clients including, sales, trading, and banking personnel. • Vetted companies for investment banking transactions, shelf registrations, public and private equity offerings. • Developed, produced and maintained presentation decks and marketing materials Show less

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
    MBA, Finance and Strategy
    2002 - 2004
  • Harvard University
    BLA, Natural Sciences - Extension Studies
    1996 - 2000

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