Stuart Shiloff

Responsible for the corporations that represent over 50% of the sales of the company's Professional Division.

Manage client corporate communications on a project basis for national accounts such as Helen of Troy, Spira Footwear, IsoTrainer products, ect... Various regional efforts such as the Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Vitalis Sun Bowl. 2004 Highlights included national television commercials for Vidal Sassoon and Revlon.

A wholesaler of beverage alcohol products to licensed customers throughout West Texas; employed 120. Directed all sales and operations of the second largest branch in the company, accountable for $13 million of direct sales from the branch, and $48 million company-wide. Built company sales and expanded product selection; managed supplier relationships, minimized costs and hired/retained key personnel. Played a key role in managing the successful sale of the company to new ownership and closed the company; asked but chose not to accept position with the new company after the sale was finalized.

A $38 million wholesaler of beverage alcohol products to licensed customers throughout South Texas; affiliated with Terk Distributing Company, Inc.; employed 135. Directed the company’s operations, which included accountability for financial, operational and sales results. Reported to the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Achieved revenue growth from $18 million to $38 million during the company's lifetime while the number of employees grew from 80 to over 130. This growth made the company one of the largest, most profitable single-line wholesalers in the country at the time. Managed details of the company’s sale and closure to new owners in 1997 and was hired by the parent company, Terk Distributing Company, Inc.

One of the largest nationwide residential, first-mortgage lenders at the time. Managed activities of mortgage originators and customer service reps covering Oakland Co. in the northern suburbs of Detroit. Handled overflow customers and trouble-shooting problems. Credited with hiring and developing top producers and was named to the coveted President’s Club, Citicorp’s highest honor for Top 5% of performers, for the group’s efforts.

Rotated through Trade Research and Consumer Research Divisions, before joining Seagram Distillers, the premium sales group in the company with brands like Crown Royal, Glenlivet, V.O. & 7-Crown. Collaborated with State Managers and wholesale representatives in targeting new opportunities for brand growth throughout the state of Maryland. Had direct responsibility for calling on state-owned stores in Montgomery County, Maryland, the only government controlled county in the state. Mgmt. Training program ended after entering the full-time MBA program at Indiana University.