Joseph Petree
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
Proven leader in business development and operations management, leveraging strong relationship-building and project management skills to drive growth and innovation at National Cycle and other key companies. Excelled in enhancing customer relations and spearheading strategic partnerships, resulting in significant market expansion and operational efficiencies. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Dzyneworks LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Dzyneworks specializes in developing and manufacturing one of of kind artistic creations for individuals and organizations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Manage day-to-day business operations as needed.
Vice President of Business Development
National Cycle
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed customization products for key clients, securing long-term commitments and favorable terms for National Cycle.
- Developed strategic partnerships for increased revenue generation and market growth.
- Performed project management, coordination of space acquisition, renovations, facility planning, and office expansion projects.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Established new products for current and potential clients through Research and Development based on specific needs and market changes
- Championed product innovation ideas that led to significant improvements in functionality and user experience.
- Streamlined operational processes, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards across all departments.
Director of Strategic Sales / Design
R.S. Owens / St Regis Group
02.2000 - 03.2022
- Developed high-performing custom product sales division by providing mentorship, education and product development expertise..
- Developed strategic relationships with globally recognized organizations to design, engineer, and produce products for their specific media and broadcast purposes. Customer list available upon request.
- Leveraged strategic relationships to increase market share and brand awareness in our industry.
- Developed, implemented and managed internal turnkey processes comprising all facets of design and manufacture of our products.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Secured key vendor partnerships that contributed to overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Director of Sales and Design
Sports Awards / Pacesetter Awards
01.1992 - 02.2000
- Developed custom design and fabrication of product offerings from ground up.
- Developed custom design and sales team effective in assessing deliverability and profitability of customer requests.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic plans for both sales and manufacturing in our market.
- Launched new products successfully into different markets, coordinating marketing initiatives and comprehensive sales campaigns.
- Instrumental in developing marketing, manufacturing processes for never before seen products in our industry.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Project estimating
- Marketing
- Team Oversight
- Staff hiring
- Business Development
Timeline
Vice President of Business Development
National Cycle
07.2023 - 07.2024
Owner
Dzyneworks LLC
01.2022 - Current
Director of Strategic Sales / Design
R.S. Owens / St Regis Group
02.2000 - 03.2022
Director of Sales and Design
Sports Awards / Pacesetter Awards
01.1992 - 02.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Oklahoma