Mark Perkins

Experience

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  ColorSpan

  Jan 1990 - Dec 2001

  International Sr. VP Sales, Technical/Customer Support

  Served as the Senior Vice President responsible for the successful divestiture of an $80M digital graphics business unit. Launched and directed the strategic development of an ongoing global authorized service provider network. Controlled costs and negotiated long-term leases. Directed global sales/support and customer service. Managed and executed final approval of all marketing campaigns. Created sales incentive programs, including tradeshows, direct mail, and trade press advertising. Built a focus group to enhance company and customer communication. Oversaw risk management, facilities, and insurance needs companywide. Instituted security protocols in nine facilities throughout the US and Europe. Instituted internal/external service audits and established customer service standards for employees/dealers to maintain. Forged solid relationships with numerous global Fortune 500 companies to private-label OEM products. Show less

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  Impact Group

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2003

  Partner

  Served as a consultant to support and rescue struggling/failing companies; mentored and coached CEOs COOs, CFOs, controllers and department heads. Restructured and directed over half a dozen companies ranging from $4M to $800M. Developed plans to improve cash flow, managed lender relationships, and negotiated long-term deals with creditors to allow businesses move forward and meet customer needs. Managed procurement and vendor relationships for a major international automotive supplier.• Rescued a company from debt and enabled the owner to retire by liquidating the inventory, negotiating with creditors to resolve debts, and upgrading repair division to complete customer requests.• Enabled a $25M company to be acquired through analyzing debt, managing cash flow, and negotiating with over 4,000 vendors to continue supplying materials. Show less

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  Dick Construction

  Feb 2003 - Apr 2008

  Chief Administrative Officer

  Recruited as a consultant to turnaround struggling operations for this $800M construction company and resolve vendor payment issues. Controlled a $19M budget and directed CFO recruiting/mentoring efforts. Negotiated claims resolutions and lease/vendor contracts up to $40M. Oversaw HR, IT, facilities, safety, and procurement; created a procurement program to consolidate purchasing power and penetrate offshore markets. Managed the Pacific division, including Guam and Micronesia; restructured processes and aligned policies/procedures in conjunction with corporate objectives. Hired personnel and mentored/coached senior staff. Developed enhanced training programs. Shifted IT culture to focus on customer needs. Show less

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  Perkins Management Services, LLC

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2011

  Owner

  Worked with small to medium sized businesses to weather tough economic times. Restructured several businesses to return them to profitability. Acted as senior leadership for a number of companies to grow their business and penetrate new markets. Worked with a serviced disabled business owner to help him attain the ability to pursue government projects through the labrynth of government agencies. This allowed him to take advantage of government setaside projects specifically designated for service disabled businessmen. Show less

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  Acoustigreen

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

  General Manager

  As General Manager I was hired to save this small manufacturing company from bankruptcy. During the first year I was able to increase sales by 33% and resolve over $1 million in claims and warranty issues. I was able to turn the company into a leader in the industry with innovative products and superior customer service.

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  Nelson Technologies, Inc.

  Apr 2014 - now

  • General Manager

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2014 - now