Daniel Morris

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About Daniel Morris

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senior Manager with proven success in entrepreneurial, turnaround and Fortune 500 environments. Domestic and international management experience including 20 years of experience in marketing and sales management. Foster teamwork, impact business growth, launch new products, and maximize profits through cross-functional planning, design & execution of strategies, education, and financial management (S & OP+ Expert). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CEO – 5 years. Vice President Sales – 5 years Vice President Operations – 3 Years Director of Sales – 6 years. Director of Marketing (501c) – 6 years •Specialized in disruptive innovation and turnaround management for B2B, B2C and e-Commerce. •Focused on driving creative, “big picture” thinking while maintaining the ability to execute strategic and tactical plans. •Developed and Implemented S & OP+/IBP systems to bridge business plan gaps by increased productivity, increased forecast accuracy, increased sales revenue, increased on-time delivery, inventory reduction, costs reduction and streamlined Business Management. •Able to coach, mentor, and develop junior to C-Level talent. •Understand national and global macro trends in society, technologies and industry that may affect future consumer brand experiences; and work with defined network of colleagues to identify competitive advantages and frameworks to assess those opportunities. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS MBA, Finance (magna cum laude) – Rockhurst University – Kansas City, MO BS, Economics – Central Missouri State University – Warrensburg, MO Direct Marketing Association Certifications: Direct Marketing Finance; Direct Marketing Metrics; Advance Database Marketing; Digital Marketing Mars Certifications: “Project Management at Mars” through International Institute for Learning; “Sales & Operations Planning+ Expert” (S & OP+) through Mars Global; “Business Law” through Mars Global Legal. Awards: Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) Packaging Award, “Mr. K. Award” for entrepreneurship, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year, Global Trade Award Winner, Global Winner – Mars’ Make The Difference Award, UK Glee Index Best in Show New Product Award, International Trade Council Award.