Media and Communications

John P Grise
Current City: Clearwater, FL
Chapter: Pinellas County SCORE

First half of my career was systems programming and applications system design and programming employing various then current languages including assembly. Second half of my career I became engrossed in sales and marketing, technical products including hardare and software.  Gradually elevated my status to Sr. VP level for small to mid sizeed companies [under $100 million].  I've also had two entrepreneurial endeavors...1st,  in 1973, co-created a retail/nursing home pharmacy system (hardware + Software) w sales & installations throughout east coast.  Was CEO-COO of this co. for 14 years.  2nd endeavor ..in 1998, I founded and ran a small Florida based, medical dealer/distributorship specializing in MRI compatible equipment and Patient Immobilization products for Radiation Therapy, & other medical supplies.  Grew the company through business to business sales as well as government sub contracts (mainly US AID) and operated this company for 12 years.

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Western New England College - Springfield MA. BBA curiculum.   Sacred Heart University - Bridgeport Ct - BBA Curriculum

Gary W Ross
Current City: Raleigh, NC
Chapter: Raleigh SCORE
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Kerry J Pfrimmer
Current City: Northfield, NH
Chapter: SCORE Lakes Region

        Held CEO & President positions achieving growth and expansion of globally focused Fortune 500, turnaround and start-up organizations. Early career experiences in small business devlopment within the specialty retail, automotive and recreational products segments. Posess skills in leadership, focused strategy, organizational development and sound financial management. Participated  on  boards of non-profit organizations serving Emergency Services, Handicapped Workplace Integration and Economically Diadvantaged Housing. BS in Management and Finance.   

  • Documented record of strong, decisive executive leadership in organizations ranging from $20 million to $800 million, global in reach and scale, and with interdisciplinary teams of 1,400 employees. Noted for sound, practical management style centered on impact-driven financial models and strategies. Strong boardroom presence.
  • Results-proven, growth-oriented, globally focused leader with repeated success in multiple industries and markets, expanding international footprint, building shareholder value, driving vision, and achieving critical strategic goals. Valued contributor to key strategic acquisitions and highly successful joint ventures.
  • Dynamic change agent skilled in repositioning organizations to achieve operational and manufacturing excellence. Delivered dramatic improvements to quality, market positioning, and financial performance by leading organizations to adopt Six Sigma tenets, Lean Manufacturing strategies, and metric-based management.

 

 

 

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London Business School, University of London – Senior Executive Program

INSEAD – Advanced Management Program

B.S., Management & Finance, Post University

John E Herzfeld
Current City: Prospect, KY
Chapter: Louisville SCORE
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Sales during college at retail level and with Brown & Bigelow aelling business to business ad novelties. Naval officer during Korean War ( 1951-1952), nearly one year in bank training program, 4 years in sales at NCR, 4 years sales including 2 in sales management photocopy equipment, last 30 years with Atlantic Envelope Company, 15 in sales management and 12 years general management that included bottom line responsibility for plants---2 years in Little Rock, and 10 years in New Orleans. SCORE counselor/mentor since 2003 and prior to that served on board of non-profit. Also active Rotarian and past president of our club.

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BS degree in marketing from University of Louisville in 1950. Many seminars and life experiences since.

Hillel Pitlik
Current City: Laguna Woods, CA
Chapter: SCORE Ventura County
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Bell Laboratories 1951-1958 Electrical Engineer Stromberg Carlson 1958-1965 Manager of Electronic Development Sylvania Electric 1965-1969 Manager of Military Communication Products Polaroid Corp 1969-1970 Manager of Special Projects Raytheon Corp 1970-1992 Major Projects Manager

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BSEE 1950 Moore School of Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Penna. MSEE 1951 Moore School of Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Penna. 1953-1954 Graduate Courses at Colombia University

Nancy Strojny
Current City: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Chapter: Portland Maine SCORE

Experience in Consumer Product Sales, Marketing, and Brand development.

Procter & Gamble Customer Business Development, CVS/Caremark, Corporate Retail Buying & Merchandising.  B2B contract manufacturing, personal care products.

Sales, marketing and branding expertise for hospitality/hotel channel for amentieis.

Expert in social marketing, including Social media, SEO, ecommerce.

A business mentor and visionary entrepreneur, providing relevant insights, positive inspiration and measurable results for clients. Over 25 years of consumer products expertise in marketing, sales, and brand development. Broad sales experience includes Fortune 100 companies, small business start ups, turnarounds, and realignments.

Specialties: coaching, mentoring, counseling
strategic sales plan development
new brand and distribution channel growth
social media marketing
new business development

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 BA English

Richard A Carroll
Current City: Simpsonville, SC
Chapter: Piedmont SCORE
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Masters Degree in Management Webster University

Arnold C Sandness
Current City: Dayton, OH
Chapter: Dayton SCORE
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Retired from General Motors after 33 years in marketing management. Concentrated on market research, sales analysis and advertising. Included general management, trade show development and sales promotion planning. Marketing consultant in a variety of fields for six years after retirement from Delco Products Division of GM.  Administration and development skills.

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University of North Dakota - BSIE in Engineering plus Law

Merrick Reid
Current City: North Miami Beach, FL
Chapter: Miami Dade
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Karlie Robinson
Current City: Clio, MI
Chapter: Rochester SCORE
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I've been experimenting with websites & online businesses since 1998. I bootstrapped my First eCommerce mail order company in 2001 and a second in 2003 growing that business to nearly $100,000 in gross revenue in it's first full year of operation. Since 2007 I have counseled hundreds of businesses and individuals, nation wide, on topics ranging from business planning to effective use of technology.

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Community College drop out and currently enrolled in the School of Hard Knocks. - OR - SCORE helped me start my first businesses and as a counselor I have the benefit of working with lots of other businesses and my fellow counselors. The one-two punch allows me to continue to grow as a business owner.

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