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| K. BRIAN JACOBSON |
(847) 431-8728 Mobile |
| CHICAGO, IL USA |
kbj@chicagonet.net |
Marketing,
Sales & eBusiness Professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twenty-five years of experience and progressive
responsibility in marketing, management, information systems, sales and strategic
planning; with emphasis on the following:
Sales & Sales Management
Sales Automation & Data Management
ISO & QS-9000 Quality Systems
Advertising, PR & Sales Promotion
New Venture Analysis & Start-Up
Web Site Design & Management |
New Media, eMarketing
& eLearning
New Product & Market Development
Strategic & Operational Planning
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
IT Outsourcing &
Offshore Development
Channel Relationship Management |
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Proven ability to work with
customers, clients, management, government officials, professional associations and the
public. |
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Demonstrated strengths in
helping companies package a concept and market the resulting products / services. |
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Experienced in establishing
new marketing functions and reorganizing existing sales and marketing units. |
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Broad knowledge of business
operations including financial, data processing, legal and administrative activities. |
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Sales success
in real and intangible "big
ticket" products and services to CEOs, CIOs and other technical
professionals. |
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Specialized Skills in
computer operations, Internet technologies, web site development, and video production. |
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International Experience in
sales, market development and strategic business alliance formation. |
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Sold IT & Internet services to Fortune 1000
companies ... focus on eMarketing, eLearning, and eCommerce
- Established planning process and strategy implementation
program for first stage computer consulting startup company.
- Appointed president of a successful Internet service
provider (ISP); also on the Board of Directors and Strategy Committee.
- Sold, designed and maintained several corporate and
professional web sites.
- Created advertising and sales material with a uniform
corporate family look for a holding company with eight business units.
- Revived troubled relationship with significant customer; sold $600,000 auto component
welding system; more sales developed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Vice President & Director |
Sales & Marketing Management |
5+ Years |
| Marketing Director |
Corporate Strategies & Marketing
Communications |
5+ Years |
| Field Sales Manager |
Branch Operations & Sales Team Leadership |
5+ Years |
| Management Consultant |
Venture Development & Information Systems |
5+ Years |
| Marketing Research |
Sales Support & Information Systems |
5+ Years |
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
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Company Focus |
Personal Role |
Information Technology
& eBusiness |
Internet & IT Services |
Sales, Business Development & Major Account Management |
| Manufacturing |
Factory Automation & Custom
Manufacturing Systems |
Sales & International Marketing |
| Professional Services |
Management Consulting & CPA Services |
Business & Venture Development |
Insurance &
Financial
Services |
Healthcare Delivery
&
Group Employee Benefits |
Sales, Marketing Management & Information
Systems |
| Broadcasting |
Radio & TV (CBS Affiliate) |
Research & Production Services |
EDUCATION
- St. Ambrose University; Davenport, Iowa - M.B.A. /
Marketing
- Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa - B.S. /
Industrial Administration (Engineering & Business)
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