Joe Mingrone, MBA

Experience

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  Philmont Scout Ranch

  May 2009 - Sept 2011

  Living History Interpreter

  Living History Interpreter in the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains residing at 10,000 Feet during the summers of:• 2011: Performed living history of the fur trapping and trading industry of the 1830's. Taught scouts and adults how to shoot black powder rifles, throw tomahawks, trap beaver, and about mountain living during the 1830's. NRA Certified Muzzleloading Rifle*Range Safety Officer.• 2009: Performed modern day living history as a homesteader and cattle rancher.

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  University of Connecticut

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Secretary
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  Northern Tier National High Adventure Base

  May 2010 - Sept 2015

  Wilderness Canoe Guide

  • Prepared and organized guided canoe trips for 10-day expeditions for scouts and adults ages 14+.• Expeditions traveled from 50-150 miles within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (U.S.), Quetico Provincial Park (Canada), and Atikaki Provincial Park.• Trained scouts in orientation, wilderness etiquette, and building team based skills.• Wilderness Canoe Guide during the summers of 2010, 2012, 2013, & 2015.Filmed and Produced Advertising and Promotional Content:"Wilderness Float Plane Video" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jUaRwuOYY Show less

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  Jones Family Farms

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2014

  Christmas Tree Salesman

  • Lead salesman for the premier Christmas tree farm in the New York Metropolitan area.• Sold pre-cut Christmas trees to customers based on their individual needs from start to finish.• Customer service reviews were rated in the top ten percentile.

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  Fuss & O'Neill

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Environmental Remediation Consultant - Hydrogeologist I

  • Managed, directed, and oversaw approximately 50 construction workers to remove large areas of environmental concern, resulting in usable space for a $1B waterfront property development.• Collected and analyzed soil, water, and air samples at 25+ manufacturing and post-industrial sites, driving environmental remediation efforts and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.• Documented daily assignments and reviewed field analytics, creating thorough technical reports presented to clients and government agencies, to meet government remediation regulations. Show less

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  Arc'teryx Equipment

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Sales Associate

  • Produced impressionable and lasting relationships with consumers, while promoting brand awareness and providing excellent customer satisfaction, resulting in increased revenue of $150K, in addition to procured online sales.• Assisted with the organization, promotion, and execution of new and unique marketing events for 50-500+ attendants.

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  Carhartt

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Sales Supervisor

  • Managed, motivated, and coached a team of 16 employees, while altering storefront operations, resulting in consecutively increased store sales, meeting and surpassing monthly sales goals for the first time in 2+ years.• Enhanced employee expertise to drive sales, elevate brand awareness, and strengthen customer relationships, supporting engagement with 20 million customers annually.

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  Polaris Industries

  Aug 2016 - May 2020

  • Partnered daily with 70 powersports dealerships to strengthen relationships, influence, drive retail performance and improve overall dealer profitability, resulting in a $110M revenue increase (+8% YoY).• Leveraged retail trends and digital analytics to optimize inventory management, forecast demand, and identify growth opportunities, driving a 30% increase in parts & accessory stocking volumes within dealerships.• Proactively resolved issues for 200+ dealership employees, improving operational efficiency and strengthening relationships between dealerships, customers, and Polaris.• Spearheaded product strategy discussions that resulted in a nationwide $10M incremental sales initiative, driving revenue growth and market expansion. Show less • Provided innovative B2B solutions to support the operations of 1,800 multi-line dealerships by addressing diverse needs through daily communications, CRM systems, IBM AS/400, and collaboration across all internal departments.• Served as a cross-functional liaison within $1B parts, apparel, and accessory business unit, streamlining communication and operational processes to achieve over $1M in additional cost savings.• Managed, trained, and mentored a team of 20 employees, optimizing daily operations to reduce average hold times from 60 minutes to 1 minute, contributing to a 40% increase in dealership NPS satisfaction. Show less

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Nov 2018 - May 2020

  • Dealer Services Representative

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Consumer Resolution Specialist

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
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  5.11 Tactical

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Assistant Store Manager

  • Directed all storefront operations, providing leadership and coaching to five employees while aligning customer interactions, team performance, and corporate initiatives to deliver a premium retail experience.• Cultivated exceptional customer relationships and brand loyalty, driving a $1M revenue increase (+50% YoY) and positioning the brand for long-term growth.

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  Hilltop Camper & RV

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  General Sales Manager

  • Managed sales operations, P&L, inventory strategy, and KPI-driven performance, increasing revenue by $15M and net profit by 5% while strengthening manufacturer partnerships and customer relationships.• Led and developed a team of 10 sales professionals, managing the structuring of vehicle quotes and deals, trade-in evaluations, customer negotiations, and issue resolution, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction to achieve key revenue and profit growth milestones.

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Global Leader Program MBA Internship - Pricing Strategist

  • Led a cross-functional initiative benchmarking KitchenAid’s major appliance pricing against eight competitors across nine product lines, delivering data-driven insights that shaped the go-to-market strategy for a redesigned product launch.• Influenced executive leadership to adopt recommended pricing strategies across $3B in existing product lines and a redesigned product launch, strengthening market position and competitive advantage.