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leaving an impression.
elevating those around me.

Highly accomplished sales leader with 22 years of success fueling revenues by spearheading customer centric initiatives. Extensive experience conceptualizing and developing strategic programs that drive achievement of long and short-term corporate objectives.  Successful at building, motivating and developing top-ranked and result driven teams.  Adept at identifying and implementing new business opportunities and improve operational efficiencies.

Conceptualized and spearheaded environmental business development activities for North America that served to bolster Laird’s industry leadership position and elevate brand awareness.  Modeled a recycling program (2009) for all Laird locations and hundreds of Laird customers- making available multiple value added selling tools and logistic efficiencies.  Conducted waste stream analysis and solid waste studies for consulting clients.  

Key Achievements
?	Catapulted new business concept to the forefront of Lairds national strategy and marketing efforts
?	Created national recycling infrastructure to include North America’s largest plastic extruders
?	Developed corner guard pallet protection system from 100% recycled material.
?	Winner of the IAPD (International Association of Plastics Distributors) Award for Environmental         Excellence ‘Best Overall Program’ 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
?	Winner of the SGIA (Specialty Graphics Imaging Association) Award for Environmental Excellence  2010, 2012, 2013

Director of Environmental Affairs

Championed business development activities for Digital Printing and Signage Substrates in Laird’s Western Region (13 states).  Modeled a product and customer strategy that enabled team members to better identify potential customers and anticipate market trends. 

Key Achievements
?	As Technical Application Specialist supported 12 locations, 13 states and 68 dedicated sellers
?	Grew LP Western Region flexible media/graphics portfolio >40% over a 3 year period
?	Collaborated with several sheet manufacturers to refine manufacturing processes specific to the graphics industry, i.e.: ink adhesion, gamut, cleanliness, handling/packaging, outdoor longevity.
?	Instrumental in the development of acrylic sheet specifically designed for digital flatbed printing

Market Development Manager

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Brett Thompson

Laird Plastics

Laird Plastics

Arizona State University

Highland High School