RDK Truck Sales
Located in Tampa, Florida provides new, used and reconditioned refuse equipment and garbage trucks. RDK Trucks in one of largest independent refuse truck dealers in the USA.
- Work with U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Office to build databases, set up trade missions and generated sales leads.
- Analyze all purchases over $20,000. Interviewed and compiled pricing for current and prospective vendors
Boat Safe Inc.
BoatSafe is a manufacturer of spark proof bilge heaters.
- Develop and implement marketing and sales plan for 25 states
- Write and coordinate marketing material and magazine advertising for company
Crane Tech
Founded in 1977, Crane Tech is the leading provider of training and related services in the material handling industry. Their services include training, accident investigation, consulting, and inspection.
- Develop marketing plan and successfully implement strategy to open a new business territory in Louisiana and Texas
- Research federal, state and international crane laws
- Act as liaison between client and government agencies which included letter writing, developing seminars and making presentations
- Perform specialized marketing and sales for crane accident investigations
Tampa Bay Truck Center
An 11 acre multi business facility with 30 employees, and five businesses
- Perform “Right Hand Man” duties, which included managing safety, environmental and marketing programs
- Create “Best Management Practices” document regarding Food Safety for Industry Trade Groups. (This document led to Dan Jenkins being appointed to national food safety panel by the FDA)
- Research federal, state and county ordinances and laws
- Act as liaison between client and government agencies which include letter writing and making presentations
Radiology & Imaging Specialists
Medical Imaging service company with 80 employees, 18 specialty physicians and four locations. Reported to board of directors.
- Perform marketing department audit which resulting in identifying unproductive marketing programs and changing marketing philosophies
- Create marketing plan for physicians and sales staff
- Monitor and train outside sales representatives
Moss Communications
Outfitter of Motorola two-way radio rentals and emergency pagers.
- Develop marketing plan and successful implemented strategy for product launch of Swiss made Emergency Pagers for firefighters. Territory included 20 states
- Create dealer distribution network and training programs
- Write and coordinate marketing material, magazine advertising, and website
- Sell two way radios and emergency pagers
Cutter Power
Commercial Mowing Equipment and Landscape Supplies.
- Provide marketing department and sales functions
- Created promotion and educational events.
Fantastic Fountains
Fantastic Fountain is an international company that has commissioned work in twenty-two countries on six continents.
- Develop and implement service department strategies
- Coordinate trade show and industry networking events
- Create and develop Floating Fountain division
Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau
Worldwide crane safety and inspection company
- Marketing Director
Additional Projects:
Crane and Lift Equipment
Performed Specialty Marketing
Luis Palau 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
Green Iguana Restaurant Group
Philanthropic Marketing/ Charity Events to raise money for local hospitals and charities.
Southside Mulch and Landscape Supply
Provide marketing service for start up landscape supply facility
The Grapple Hook Group is willing to take on the heavy lifting for your marketing tasks such as researching hard to find contacts, contacting government agencies, developing advertising strategies, and much more. These are a few clients, past and present, we have assisted:
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Marketers and Representatives of Industrial Products & Services
The Grapple Hook Group
Research • Marketing • Consulting • Special Projects • Manufacturer Representation
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