John R. (Jack) Miller

61 Stephania Drive   Home:  (717) 944-8280

Middletown, PA  17057  Cell:  (717) 877-6684

E-Mail:  jack944@comcast.net

Revenue Hunter

Started up Fortune 500 company 3PL division generated over 10 million in yearly revenue within 2years

Established 3PL Fulfillment operation with a Logistics company that grew from O to 10 million in 4 years

Achieved better account retention rate with Fortune 500 company that realized 100k additional revenue per year

Professional Experience

Americ-Direct, Eagan, MN 11/09 - Present

Business Development Consultant

  • · Responsible for initiating the company’s entry into the third party fulfillment business. 
  • ·  Determine vertical markets to attack. 
  • ·  Set up advertising in industry publications.
  • ·  Establish presence at trade shows and events in chosen vertical markets. 
  • ·   Work with current sales staff to indentify and close new business with current customers.

Ryder Logistics, Harrisburg, PA  11/07 – 11/09

Business Development Manager

  • · Responsible for 50 accounts in Central PA that generate 5 million dollars per year.
  • · Achieved 93% business retention rate with 80 percent being the industry standard.

Independent Consultant, Harrisburg, PA  1/02 – 11/07

Provide consultative services to organizations in the areas of Sales and Business Development, E-Commerce, Contract Packaging and Third-Party Fulfillment.   Specific accomplishments include:

LeSaint Logistics

  • ·  Worked as a Sales Manager to develop new accounts and expand sales within existing accounts. 
    • o    Secured additional contract packaging proposals for bottle sleeving with Miller Brewing Company worth 5 million dollars.
    • o    Developed relationships within the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) securing a proposal over 5 million dollars which was too complex for the company to support.
    • o    Implemented a new customer start-up that involved integration of LeSaint systems with Wal-mart systems and procedures.

FDA Packaging

  • ·   Provided consulting services as Sales and Customer Service Manager. Added 1 million dollars to the sales pipeline and took over account management of key accounts worth over 2 million dollars that were on the verge of leaving.  All of these accounts stayed and the solid customer base and 1 million dollar pipeline were key to the successful sale of the organization.

Aero Fulfillment

  • ·         Working with the Management Team, identified improvements within the Company’s project implementation process as well as strengthening the documentation process within each project.
  • ·         Secured 250k in new business sales with Sylvan Learning Center for all printing of marketing materials.
  • ·         Secured 250k in new business with Educational Direct to out-source their fulfillment needs.

NewRoads

  • ·         Served as a National Sales Consultant to NewRoads, with primary responsibilities to include securing business from Direct TV, product manufacturers and other non-traditional fulfillment clients requiring lengthy sales cycles.
  • ·         Total revenue generated for NewRoads was $1million in sales over a one- year period.

JC Penney Logistics, Milwaukee, WI   1/00 – 12/01

JC Penney Logistics is a division of JC Penney dedicated to providing third party logistics and E-Commerce services.

Sales/Marketing Manager

  • ·         Singularly responsible for establishment of Sales/Marketing Department in new business development for JCPenney. 
  • ·         Developed bid response package, Internet site, advertising campaigns, video, and associated marketing materials.
  • ·         Developed cost estimates and bidding strategies, and set pricing.
  • ·         Directly responsible for establishment of four new accounts, generating over $10 million in revenue during 2001 and 2002.  These accounts included Hasbro, AnnTaylor, Wet Seal and Smith & Hawken.
  • ·         Developed cost saving strategies for the warehouse operation that reduced operation expenses by over $100,000 per year.
  • ·         Supervised marketing assistant at Milwaukee, WI location.
  • ·         Secured large fulfillment bid for The Disney Co. in 2001, with projected revenues estimated at $10 million in 2002.

Arnold Logistics, Camp Hill, PA 1/96-1/00 

Arnold Logistics is a warehousing/fulfillment Company with revenue exceeding $40 million annually and has been in business for over 25 years.

Director of Sales/Marketing

  • ·         Responsible for expansion of the fulfillment business with an emphasis on marketing and software prospects.
  • ·         Devised successful strategy for placement of ads and established industry contacts that increased number of sales by leads by over 300%. 
  • ·         Developed web site and associated marketing materials.
  • ·         Secured several accounts in 1999 generating revenues in excess of $8 million.  During 2004, these accounts generated revenue in excess of $18 million.
  • ·         Served as Procurement Manager for new accounts, as well as established relationships with clients and suppliers.  Profit from mark-ups on supplies contributed over $150,000 profit.

KAO Optical Products, Lancaster, PA 11/91 – 12/94

Nation’s largest software replicator.

CD ROM Sales / Administrative Director

  • ·         Singularly identified, evaluated, bid, and won $1.1 million in U.S. Government contracts in three months.
  • ·         Developed $1.2 million in commercial account business within one year.
  • ·         As Administrative Director of the plant, responsibilities included accounting, customer service, credit and collections, and supervision of 20 staff members.

Blue Ridge Arsenal, Chantilly, VA. 10/87 - 11/91 

Blue Ridge Arsenal, a 14,000 square foot indoor target range and police training facility, made $1.3 million dollars in the first year of operation. 

Entrepreneur/Principal

  • ·         Singularly responsible for the project from business concept to project completion.  Specific areas included:
    • o    Business Plan Development, Site Selection, Engineering Requirements and Site Supervision
  • ·         Developed cost estimates for the project.
  • ·         Management of employees included 15 sales associates.

The Analytic Sciences Corporation, Rosslyn, VA.                                                                            4/85 – 10/87

The Analytic Sciences Corporation is an engineering consulting firm.

Cost Analyst

  • ·         Conducted cost analyses on procurement of new weapon systems, and recommended strategies to reduce cost. 
  • ·         Possessed a SECRET security clearance.

Education

B.S. Resource Economics/Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA  6/84