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Public Speaker-Innovator-Entreprenuer
Innovative and results-driven professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Zachary is highly respected for his ability to influence and guide through his dynamic public speaking skills. Employing his unique mix of energetic charisma and valuable experience in marketing, his ability to motivate and persuade others will prove to have a positive impact on any organization he encounters. Zachary is currently available for motivational public speaking engagements and photoluminescent code safety workshops/seminars.
Accomplishments
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- Awarded Exporter of the Year (Ohio) by the Small Business Administration
- Selected by The White House to represent the USA at the Global Entrepreneur Summit
- Testified in front of the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee
- Keynote speaker for the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce small business awards
- Invited to present two TEDx Talks, Cincinnati, OH
- Taught at Xavier University, and was a guest lecturer at the University of Cincinnati and the Ohio State University
Professional Experience
2010 - Present
MN8 Foxfire/LumAware
CEO/Founder
Created MN8, award winning start-up, which utilizes photo luminescent materials for firefighter and safety applications.
- Developed three international brands
- Over 70,000 firefighter customers in 25 countries
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- Awarded Exporter of the Year (Ohio) by Small Business Administration
- Selected by The White House to represent the USA at the Global Entrepreneur Summit
- Featured story on yahoo.com home page
- Testified in front of the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee
- Keynote speaker for Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce small business awards
- Generated $6MM in organic revenue
- Raised over $2MM in venture capital
- B2B customers include: Kroger, US Government, Walmart, Marriott, Disney, and other Fortune 500 companies, and has recently been approved as an online retail vendor for Home Depot
- Set up a direct sales force of over 400 independent contract sales representatives
- Set up national distribution model wither 20 distributors in 5+ countries
- Leads a team of 15 employees
2003 - 2010
Eli Lilly & Company
US Strategy & Development
Excelled in brand marketing, Six Sigma and sales leadership, while also focusing on training and recruiting for one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies.
- Led the district in portfolio sales results for over 30 consecutive months
- Placed in the top 10-15% of national sales rankings for three consecutive years
- Assisted several brand teams with national launch
- Worked on multi-billion-dollar brand team to drive sales and engagement
- Led Six Sigma project for billion-dollar brand
- District sales manager and area trainer
- Member of sales strategy Customer Engagement Model team
- Received exemplary rating (top 5% of company) in multiple years
- Assisted in development and implementation of new national new selling model
- Created and executed sales certificate program at Xavier University with national use at other Universities
1997-2003
Strategic Software Sales
National Accounts Sales
Prospected, sold and managed implementation of multi-million-dollar ERP software packages to companies with revenues more than a billion dollars while managing a sales team. Sold to multiple decision makers including c-suite executives.
1995-1197
Ohio National Financial Group
Career Agent/Registered Representative
Sold various insurance products in addition to mutual funds, annuities, 401(k) and retirement plans. Acquired required licensing examinations and built a highly successful business through aggressive prospecting and cold calling.
Public Service
1991-1999
United States Marine Corps
Corporal/Officer Candidate
Graduated Recruit Training, Paris Island, SC
Graduated Infantry School, Camp Lejeune, NC
Graduated Field Artillery Fire Direction Controlman School, Ft. Sill OK
Graduated Officer Candidate School Platoon Leader Junior Course (ranked first in platoon), Quantico, VA
1996
United States Secret Service
Independent Contractor
Contracted to assist in motorcade driving/logistics and supplimental security for the Bob Dole presidential campaign.
Offered conditional employment as a Special Agent GS-5 level.
2003-2017
Wyoming Fire-EMS
Volunteer Firefighter - Lieutenant
Skills
Public Speaking
Egress Safety
Innovation
Photoluminescent Technology
Entrepreneurship
Global Brand Marketing Management
Education
Roger Bacon High School
Cincinnati, Ohio
College Prepartory DegreE
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
B.S. Marketing, Sport Management Degree
Awards
Ohio Chamber ENTREPRENEUR of the Year
White House Delegate-Global Entreprenuer Summit
SBA Exporter of the year, Ohio
ENTREPRENEUR Magazine-"Best entrepreneurial Companies in america"
Congressional House Small Business Committee Expert witness
Cincy Magazine Cool Tech Award
Roger Bacon Distinguished Alumni-Spartan Award
Cincinnati Innovates Award