KENDELL PALMQUIST

• Led all facets of marketing and sales operations, reporting directly to the C-Suite
• Guided a dynamic team to achieve outstanding results, driving the brand's success
• Implemented strategic initiatives, significantly enhancing the company's market presence and customer engagement.

SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Promoted to Director of Marketing after just 3 months, demonstrating exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Implemented strategic marketing initiatives that propelled remarkable 529% surge in total business revenue and drove notable 478% increase in total member volume, showcasing consistent 20% average per-site year-over-year growth.
• Led negotiations and maintenance of all marketing partnerships, including high-profile collaborations with key partners such as Travis Kelce.
• Featured in AutoLaundry News and Professional Carwash Magazines.

• Directed comprehensive brand identities and initiatives for three companies in the outdoor products and tactical industry (Eagle Industries, Blackhawk and Uncle Mikes).
• Increased brand engagement by 35% through strategically created captivating content.
• Strategically emphasized the creation of captivating content and fostering meaningful relationships with key brand partners, particularly within the law enforcement and military sectors.
• Fostered meaningful relationships with key brand partners, leading to a 20% increase in partnership deals within the law enforcement and military sectors.

• Engineered and curated specialized apparel and hard goods tailored for the Navy's top-tier operators and law enforcement
• Developed 15+ innovative product lines that enhanced operational efficiency by 25%.
• Managed the entire product lifecycle, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure precision, durability, and cutting-edge functionality consistently met the exacting standards of these elite forces.
• Achieved a 98% approval rate from end-users, reinforcing product reliability and performance.

• Supported the buying team in selecting and procuring footwear products for the Women's North America Sandals, Men's International, and Athletics departments.
• Contributed to a 15% increase in seasonal sales by identifying and procuring high-demand products.
• Played a key role in the elite Champion Europe collaboration brand, driving a 20% uplift in brand recognition and market penetration.