b'NICOLE T. RYERSON\n\nResidence: (XXX) XXX-XXXX\nCell: (XXX) XXX-XXXX\n\nnryerson@xxxxxx.xxx\n\nAddress\nCity, ST XXXXX\n\nSENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE\nCOO / GENERAL MANAGER / MANAGING DIRECTOR\n~ Consumer Packaged Goods & Appliances Expertise \xef\x82\xa0 Mature, Start-Up & Turnaround Operations ~\n~ International Background - North/South/Central American & European Markets ~\n~ Valuable Network of Contacts Spanning Nearly All Mass Market Distribution Channels ~\nDeeply accomplished and results-driven senior management executive with a an extraordinary record of success driving highvalue revenue and profit gains, large-scale cost savings, and improved organizational productivity and performance.\nConsistent, documented ability to lead teams in developing new, profitable multimillion-dollar revenue streams and opening\nthousands of new distribution points. Superb change agent with proven talents for building customer-focused organizations\nthat exceed goals year after year and recruiting and developing other leaders with an equal desire to excel and win.\n\nCORE QUALIFICATIONS\nGeneral / Operations Management\nP&L Management\nStrategic Business Planning\nTeam Building & Leadership\n\nRevenue & Profit Growth\nChange Management\nDistribution Expansion\nBusiness Process Improvement\n\nGlobal Business Expansion\nAcquisitions & Mergers\nPartnerships & Alliances\nKey Customer Relationships\n\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\nXxxxxxxxxx \xe2\x80\x93 City, ST\n19XX \xe2\x80\x93 20XX\n(One of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest consumer battery and lighting device companies with $1.3 billion sales in more than 115 countries globally.)\nMANAGING DIRECTOR, Xxxxxxxxxx (20XX \xe2\x80\x93 20XX)\nPromoted to direct and provide executive guidance for operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and IT for\nEuropean, Middle Eastern, and African operations including a $45 million (output) manufacturing plant, a packaging facility\nin Germany, and 6 country-branch offices in Western Europe. Held full P&L management authority and headed 150+ staff.\nLed the charge to increase base of customer distribution in international consumer retail channels, a challenge previously\nattempted and failed by predecessors. Provided team leadership that successfully won brand recognition and product\nplacement in Europe\xe2\x80\x99s most recognized DIY, electronics, and food retailers, generated dramatic category growth, and ramped\ncustomers\xe2\x80\x99 GMROI to new highs. Established the Rayovac brand as the #1 preferred value brand within the U.K.\nSpearheaded organizational restructuring and change management initiatives that transformed the organization into crossfunctional, customer-focused teams that produced striking increases in internal efficiency while improving responsiveness\nand solutions to customers\xe2\x80\x99 challenges. Served as visionary and driving force behind numerous other initiatives, including:\n\n-\n\nFacilities consolidation\nBusiness processes enhancement\n\n-\n\nPackaging cost reductions\nBest practices implementation\n\n-\n\nInventory control and reduction\nProduct sourcing improvements\n\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nDrove 39% profitable revenue growth to a high of $75 million.\nDoubled operating profit to $8 million in 20XX from original $4 million in 19XX.\nAdded 2,500 new distribution doors and increased consumer retail channel sales 59% to $43 million.\nDelivered 96% improvement in Xxxxxxx division\xe2\x80\x99s operating profits.\nBoosted consumer division operating margin to 9.4% from original 5.6%.\nSlashed operating and overhead costs $12 million.\nIncreased cash flow $3 million.\nChampioned successful acquisition of a EUR$400 million German battery company.\n\nThis r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 is not a template and copying is prohibited; it was written for a real client (identity disguised) and is an\nexample of the quality and style of r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s written by Distinctive Documents www.distinctiveweb.com.\nCopyright 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Distinctive Career Services, LLC\n\n\x0cNICOLE T. RYERSON\nPage 2\n\nVP, GLOBAL SALES OPERATIONS (20XX)\nSelected for short-term assignment to play a primary role in transforming Xxxxxxx from a domestic company to one now\ncompetitively operating on 3 separate continents worldwide. Led sales, marketing, and supply chain integration team\nfollowing acquisition of a Latin and South American battery company. Required visionary leadership to overcome problems\nassociated with highly decentralized nature of enterprise, inconsistent inter-company product transfer prices, unsuitable\nlanded costs, and unacceptably high inventory levels. Formed a global sales team and implemented process to better serve\nWal-Mart on an international basis, including the U.K., Mexico, Korea, and Argentina.\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nCompleted assignment 50% ahead of schedule, achieving all goals in just 3 months.\nWon recognition as 1 of 5 original global suppliers to Wal-Mart, leading to new business worldwide.\nLaid groundwork that fostered a 25% increase in Latin American sales within 1 year of acquisition.\nCut excess inventory $20 million in 6 months.\nOptimized product movement within corporate supply chain by developing new transfer pricing policy.\nRationalized Latin American plant operation in conjunction with EVP of Operations.\nImplemented an integrated global consensus forecasting process.\n\nVP, NORTH AMERICAN SALES (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 20XX)\nAdvanced to direct all sales and marketing for a $320 million consumer products business, including leadership of 215 sales,\nmarketing, merchandising, and business analysis staff. Accelerated organic growth with existing customers and developed\nnew revenue streams by maximizing distribution and positioning products in nearly every mainstream retail distribution\nchannel. Restructured organization into customer-focused teams, successfully solving problems with poor performance in\ncustomer delivery metrics and increasing efficiencies in promotion planning cycles and promotions\xe2\x80\x99 speed to market.\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nGenerated record-setting sales and earnings for 6 consecutive quarters.\nTripled business with Sears to $20 million, growing to distinction as company\xe2\x80\x99s 3rd largest customer.\nProduced 55% improvement in on-time, accurate, complete shipments to customers.\nExpedited speed-to-shelf for new promotions and products 166%, cutting required time 5 months.\nEarned honors for company as Vendor of the Year at ShopKo and Wal-Mart Canada.\nSelected twice as Vendor of the Quarter by Wal-Mart (US).\nTransformed supplier organization into a customer-centric team focused on meeting customer needs.\n\nVP, CONSUMER SALES (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX)\nRecruited by CEO to drive new, profitable revenue streams and lead expansion of retail distribution. Headed a 32-person\nteam and managed all sales and channel marketing for the $120 million business. Held dotted-line responsibility for 80 retailmerchandising representatives. Took over during a period of sluggish sales and restructured the organization to achieve 15%\ngrowth targets. Reduced headcount 15% and launched new customer consulting partner program.\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nJumpstarted stagnant sales and surpassed net sales and sales margin plans for 8 consecutive quarters.\nProduced $30+ million new and incremental business in just 2 years.\nPenetrated 4,000 new distribution points including supermarkets, hardware stores, and auto centers.\nRefocused sales team initiatives and strategies to dovetail customer initiatives.\nPlayed key role in pioneering Xxxxxxxx\xe2\x80\x99s distribution expansion beyond traditional retail channels.\n\nThis r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 is not a template and copying is prohibited; it was written for a real client (identity disguised) and is an\nexample of the quality and style of r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s written by Distinctive Documents www.distinctiveweb.com.\nCopyright 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Distinctive Career Services, LLC\n\n\x0cNICOLE T. RYERSON\nPage 3\n\nXxxxxxxxxxx \xe2\x80\x93 City, ST\n(Manufacturer of water treatment products for consumer markets.)\n\n19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX\n\nSALES MANAGER, CONSUMER DIVISION\nJoined senior management team to introduce to market a new product line of consumer appliances into traditional retail\nchannels of distribution, including department stores, warehouse clubs, and home centers. Developed and implemented new\nsales organization, recruiting and training 2 regional sales managers and 13 manufacturers\xe2\x80\x99 rep organizations. Devised and\nrolled out all aspects of commercial programs.\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nBuilt a full-scale sales organization and all commercial programs from the ground up.\nAchieved $12 million revenue target in first year of company.\nOpened over 4,500 new doors of distribution in just 3 months.\n\nXxxxxxx \xe2\x80\x93 City, ST\n($180 million marketer and manufacturer of floor care cleaning appliances.)\n\n19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX\n\nVP, SALES AND MARKETING (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX)\nVP, SALES (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX)\nNATIONAL SALES MANAGER (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX)\nEASTERN REGIONAL SALES MANAGER (19XX \xe2\x80\x93 19XX)\nProgressed on the fast track through positions of increasing challenge and responsibility to lead a 25-person organization and\ndirect all strategic marketing and sales plans for the mass retail market, including direct mail response, TV home shopping\nnetwork customers, and home centers. As VP of sales, charged with recovering lost customer bases and rebuilding revenues\nfollowing Chapter XI bankruptcy and reorganization of company.\nKey Results:\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\xef\x82\xa7\n\nGrew sales 86% to $164 million in just 3 years and built total company share of market 30%.\nHonored as Vendor of the Year at Target (2x), Venture Stores (2x), ShopKo, and Fingerhut.\nNamed Vendor of the Quarter by Wal-Mart 3 times.\nIntroduced product line extensions that contributed $10+ million incremental operating profit.\nProduced a QVC infomercial that sold 20,000 units in 4 hours, a record to this day.\nIncreased Wal-Mart sales 5-fold in 4 years as result of introducing new net pricing program.\nDoubled business to $130 million between 1986 and 1988 while reducing headcount 22%.\n\n* Early career as a sales representative and unit sales manager with Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Company.\n\nEDUCATION & CREDENTIALS\nBachelor of Arts, Economics \xe2\x80\x93 College of Xxxxxxxxxxx \xe2\x80\x93 City, ST\nKellogg Graduate School of Management, Finance for Executives Program \xe2\x80\x93 Xxxxxxxxx University \xe2\x80\x93 City, ST\nMember, Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers\xe2\x80\x99 Association\nMember, Association of Managing Directors, London\nThis r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 is not a template and copying is prohibited; it was written for a real client (identity disguised) and is an\nexample of the quality and style of r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s written by Distinctive Documents www.distinctiveweb.com.\nCopyright 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Distinctive Career Services, LLC'