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Eric Blumenthal

Brentwood,TN

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Printing Services Division

A to Z Office Resource
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led business development and sales strategy for the Printing & Promotional Products Division.
  • Increased revenue by 20% and improved gross margins by 19% in the first year.
  • Set a new monthly sales record, surpassing the previous record by 186%.
  • Trained 50-person sales team, streamlining order processes and improving client communication.

Founder & President

The Print Authority & ZoePrint.com
01.2000 - 01.2023
  • Grew business with average annual growth rate of 10.7% over life of business in a market that saw many similar companies shrink or close.
  • Instilled an obsession with customer service into the entire team. Maintained a redo rate below 0.5% of sales. Cultivated and kept many large clients for decades. Achieved zero customer turnover among web-to-print clients.
  • Built a well-trained and high performance team, maintaining an excellent work environment and high retention rate (50% of staff with 10+ years tenure). Directly trained all new hires. Motivated and coached team members.
  • Managed many high-value clients personally and oversaw customer relationship management for sales and customer service departments.
  • Transformed business from a local printing company to a national provider of web-to-print services. Created custom web portals for many national and regional brands, improving efficiency and brand consistency. Negotiated national contracts with customers covering a wide range of industries and business formats, including franchise and hospitality segments.
  • Grew non-local business from 5% to 70% of total sales volume utilizing a variety of marketing and sales tactics.
  • Successfully sold both companies in 2023.

Education

J.D. -

Harvard Law School, Cambridge

B.A. -

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

GPA: Summa Cum Laude

Skills

  • Relationship builder
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operations management
  • Team management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Strategies and goals
  • Employee development
  • Organizational development
  • Goal setting
  • Charismatic leader
  • Financial management

Timeline

Director, Printing Services Division - A to Z Office Resource
01.2024 - 01.2025
Founder & President - The Print Authority & ZoePrint.com
01.2000 - 01.2023
Harvard Law School - J.D.,
University of Michigan - B.A.,
Eric Blumenthal