Dan Saklad

Improve An Existing Business Brand Assessment and Tune-Up Strategic Planning Pricing Strategy Development of Strategic Partnerships Customer Acquisition and Retention Strategies Web Optimization Develop A New Business Market Research and Analysis Competitive Analysis Brand Development New Product / Service Development Positioning Strategy Market Entry Strategy

Sageworks is the leader in the financial analysis of privately held companies. The company develops and markets web-based software applications that serve 3 primary business markets (Banks, Accountants and CPAs, and the Media) and owns the world’s most comprehensive, real time private company database. I was responsible for all marketing, human resources, and operations.

Accelerate Business Performance was a company I started, doing business as the Max Muscle Sports Nutrition retail franchise. I controlled all franchise development efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina; and managed all marketing, operations, and business development initiatives. * Built a profitable franchise system across multiple stores, attracted buyers, and sold the business in 2009.

Director - Fresh Bread Category. Business responsibility: $760MM in factory sales. Responsible for managing 3 national brands and 38 regional brands.

Responsibilities included managing brands encompassing consumer packaged goods, hard goods, digital technology and services. Responsible for innovation and new product development as well as base business.

Brand Manager of Glade Fragrances, OFF Repellents, Raid Bug Sprays, and Edge Shave Gel. Responsible for base business as well as new product development.

John Ryan Company is a advertising and promotions agency that specializes in financial services. While there, I developed skills in account management, customer service, sales and international business development; and was able to help start and grow an international business.