Grapple Hook
Marketing, Inc.
4803 S. Himes Ave. B
Tampa, FL 33611
ph: 813-877-4665
fax: 813-902-8127
alt: 813-902-1175
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Projects
We have worked with many different kinds of businesses. Please see a partial list below.
RDK Truck Sales- National Distributor of Hauling Equipment with 75 employees. 50 million dollars in annual sales. Report to president.
- Worked with US Department of Commerce Trade Office to build databases, set up trade missions and generate sales leads.
- Analyze all purchases over $20,000. Interviewed and compiled pricing for current and prospective vendors.
Independent Haulers of Central Florida
- Help spearhead and organize political fight on behalf of independent haulers against Hillsborough County Ordinance “96-34” that granted a few select haulers (including Waste Management) “exclusive hauling rights.” Grapple Hook’s efforts helped defeat ordinance.
Crane Tech - National Crane Training and Inspection Tampa, FL 12/05
- Developed and successfully implemented strategy to open up new business territory in Louisiana and Texas. Responsible for securing training sites locations as well as cranes for testing / training. Created and negotiated annual training site contracts up to $25,000. Improved site selection and securing equipment resulted in increased referrals and sales.
- Provided “Right Hand Man” duties to president, which included recruiting, screening, supporting and auditing crane safety instructors.
- Performed specialized marketing and sales for crane accident investigations. Assisted with performing and writing accident investigation reports with subject matter experts.
- Helped create power point presentations and delivered sales presentations to nation’s largest oil and insurance companies including BP, Chevron, Shell, Halliburton and Willis Insurance.
Tampa Bay Truck Center- 11 acre Multi Business Complex with 30 employees and six business units. Report to president
- Perform “Right Hand Man” duties, which included managing safety, environmental and marketing programs.
- Created “Best Management Practices” document for regarding Food Safety for Industry Trade Groups. This document lead to Dan Jenkins being appointed to national food safety panel by Food and Drug Administration.
- Research federal, state and county ordinances and laws. Act as liaison between client and government agencies which include letter writing and making presentations.
Moss Communications - National provider of Sales, Service and Rentals of Two Way Radios and Emergency Pagers. Developed marketing plan and successfully implemented strategy for Product Launch of Swiss made Emergency Pagers for fire fighters. Territory included 20 states.
- Created dealer distribution network and training programs.
- Create, write and coordinate marketing material, magazine advertising and website.
Radiology & Imaging Specialists-Medical Imaging service company with 80 employees, 18 specialty physicians and four locations. Report to board of directors. 23 million dollar in annual sales.
- Perform of marketing department audit which resulting in identifying un-productive staff.
- Create marketing plan for physicians and sales staff.
- Perform competitor research
- Monitor and train outside sales representatives.
Fantastic Fountains - International desginer and builder of fountains and water features.
- Create and Implement Marketing Plan for Service Department
- Prospect Research
- Create Brochure & Service Website - www.fantasticfountainservice.com
Addtional Projects:
Luis Palua Festival - 150,000 people two day entertainment event. Selected to marketing team.
UTEK - Technology Transfer Company - Performed marketing research project on emerging E-coli testing equipment
Long Boat Key Club - 5 Star Resort - Performed Prospect Research
Girls Night Out - Philanthropic Marketing / Charity Events to raise money for local hospitals and various charities.
4803 S. Himes Ave. B
Tampa, FL 33611
ph: 813-877-4665
fax: 813-902-8127
alt: 813-902-1175
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