James Boyer

South Jordan, UT

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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

I enjoy innovating, and simplifying the complex. This includes managing product(s), and their distribution.

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Work history

Buy Antiques Wholesale March 2007 to December 2007
Co-owner, CEO

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How would you describe your time at Buy Antiques Wholesale?

My colleague and I purchased this 8-year-running business at a most unfortunate time - two days before eBay began taking action on them. eBay took action on us instead, and ran us out of cash. The business is now closed, which makes me available.
Mindshare Technologies January 2001 to March 2007
Co-Founder, Director of Sales

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How would you describe your time at Mindshare Technologies?

Technology Company focused on helping consumer businesses increase sales with existing consumers.
* Led development of software-based product, from conceptualization to implementation
* Acquired and managed 70-80% of company revenues for the first two years.
* Helped 2000-store client realize a 6% improvement in net profits.
* Clients include several members of the Fortune 500.
* Company was 2007 finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award.... read more
Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer January 1997 to December 2000
National Accounts Manager

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How would you describe your time at Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer?

$670 million Consumer Products Division of Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Firm
National Accounts Manager
* Responsible for $20 million in direct sales revenues, and business dev. funds of $600,000.
* Managed Key Account Managers, Category Manager, directed 150 in 26 states.
* Developed annual business plans and annual/ quarterly forecasts by brand and business unit.
* Increased sales in a Top-5 Drug Retailer by 20%.... read more
Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer March 1996 to December 1996
National Sales Planner

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How would you describe your time at Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer?

* Helped restructure national sales force of 600.
* Instrumental in designing new field reporting systems, defining new roles, writing new job descriptions.
Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer April 1989 to March 1996
District Manager/ Key Accounts Manager

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How would you describe your time at Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer?

* Responsible for $11 million in direct sales revenues & business development budget of $600,000.
* Managed staff of 22 in 4 states.
* Increased sales of 4 key SKUs by 90% in a 172-store grocery chain.
* Transformed merchandisers into salespeople, producing $126,000 in sales ??? a 6% increase.... read more
Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer April 1986 to April 1989
Territory Sales Manager

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How would you describe your time at Warner-Lambert/ Pfizer?

* Increased distribution by over 5,000 SKU???s in 12 months.
* Grew market shares in our largest product category from 16% to 26%.

Education

University of Phoenix September 1989 to June 1993
Business Management

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How would you describe your time at University of Phoenix?

My education was interrupted by family needs, and when I finally completed my bachelor's degree I had 5 children, a responsible position with Warner-Lambert, and was working with youth in my church.

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Tim Hinrichs
Tim Hinrichs

James has been a personal friend and colleague of mine for over 27 years. In all of my dealings with James, I have found him to posses the utmost integrity and professional demeanor. James brings a wealth of practical knowledge and skills necessary to infuse any business with growth and enthusiasm. James is the consummate people person and can deal with individuals on all levels. I would highly recommend James for any position in which you need to show positive results. Tim Hinrichs

Leonard Grover
Leonard Grover

I have known Jim Boyer for over 15 years. I have worked closely with him over the last seven years in a start-up company (Mindshare Technologies). In all of my interactions with Jim he has demonstrated that he is fair-minded, honest, trustworthy and determined. The skills that Jim has acquired at Warner Lambert and Mindshare have provided him with a unique set of capabilities to help any organization evaluate and and strengthen its relationships with its customers. Leonard Grover 801-209-8873.

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