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Experienced Business Leader with a background in running marketing driven companies over $100 million in sales. Over ten acquisitions, International Sourcing, one start up in International Manufacturing and experience managing international sales organizations. Focus is on working with dynamic teams of people to instigate change and get things done. Strong account management skills working with large Strategic Resellers. High energy and strong work ethic. Specialties:Company Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, Technology Leadership, Lean – Six Sigma, Multi-Channel MarketingPresident @ I’m happy to be back with the company I started my career with. Taymark is a direct marketing company focused on school markets as well as a number of other niche marketplaces. We are a true multichannel marketing organization focusing on product innovation and providing our customers with world class service. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) VP Marketing @ I worked with the dynamic LifePics team to help support our dealers and their marketing efforts. As part of Taylor LifePics is a fast growing dynamic company focused on providing white label solutions to the retail and online spaces. From July 2012 to July 2014 (2 years 1 month) Boulder COV.P. of Business Development @ Work with Taylor's Strategic Resellers to grow sales: OnLine, Retail and through their Contract sales teams. Focus is on program developemnt and execution. From January 2010 to July 2013 (3 years 7 months) VP of the Service & Technology Division @ Worked primarily with Interprise Software (ERP, CRM eCommerce software) company Taylor acquired with operations in the Philippines. The business was focused on the SMB customer and their needs – providing an integrated package that could be used locally or in a SAS model. Focus was on strengthening the base product and building a reseller network. From July 2008 to January 2010 (1 year 7 months) President Banyan Incentives Business Group @ Led a group of three business units operating in seven countries with revenue over $140M.  Executed two fold-in acquisitions into the same facility within two years.  Developed an innovation process to develop new business opportunities.  Led a branding process working with outside consultants evolving our market segmentation and approach.  Opened a shared production facility in Monterrey MX.  Transformed culture of organization integrating the Operational Excellence philosophy. From 2003 to 2008 (5 years) President Taymark @ Taymark is a dynamic direct marketing company focused on the education and promotional products markets.  Managed three acquisitions and a major internal start up in the same year.  Responsible for the performance of three business units all with separate fiancials.  Act as a company salesperson on sales calls to fortune 500 companies.  Active member of acquisitions teams, assessing value, and negotiating deals.  In an entrepreneurial atmosphere directed management of the call center, purchasing, marketing, accounts receivable, credit, order processing and fulfillment. From 1996 to 2003 (7 years) General Manager Taymark @ Directed company of 600 employees, set budgets, set strategic direction. Successfully split the company into two separate units due to sales growth and limited space. From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Director of Marketing @  Set marketing plan and managed $7MM advertising budget.  Lead staff of 34 creative and marketing professionals.  Developed a team of key business leaders to drive the business.  Grew the company’s sales from $17MM to over $50MM.  Built brand awareness through more consistent use of branding.  Started up internal projects and integrated several acquisitions.  Drove new product design and introduction.  Built a successful importing merchandising program.  Attended many Direct Marketing seminars and training. From 1988 to 1995 (7 years) BS, Marketing, Finance @ University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management From 1983 to 1987 Paul Griffiths is skilled in: Leadership, Project Management, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing, CRM, Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Integrated Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Start-ups, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Advertising, Retail, Negotiation