Gary Yamron

(One of the largest privately-held monitoring instrument and sampling equipment companies; in business since 1995)

Opened company’s first regional office in the Midwest in 2 months

Recruited by company owners to investigate market potential, establish central U.S. operations and capture business from competitors. Gained rapid and deep understanding of products, industry and customers and applied that knowledge to a relationship selling and impeccable customer service model to effectively capture market share for products priced higher than competitors. Customers include businesses of all sizes, particularly large companies (URS Corp, Arcadis, Shaw Environmental, Black & Veatch, etc.). Lead a team of 3 directing sales, purchasing and inventory control. Develop strategic plans and blueprints for opening new regional offices. Prepare and manage regional budget. Report to company President.

(Privately held developer and licenser of low-cost holographic technology for the consumer electronics and toy industries)

Defined product vision, co-developed patented technology, and established licensing relationships. Products Daily Devotion - The Nutcracker - Disneys The Princess Collection

Led sales, product development and roadmap for all products, created pricing models, and investigated manufacturing options in China. Set strategic direction, developed marketing strategies and plans, spearheaded business development and patenting rights. Managed overall start-up and P&L in conjunction with partners. Retain patent rights.

Accomplishments & Milestones:

• Negotiated an exclusive joint venture with a manufacturer in China and opened Hong Kong office allowing Gemmy Industries to sell product using their sales and distribution channels.
• Initiated pre-production for Disney’s Princess Collection.

Creative Solutions Group / Pentzer Group, El Segundo, CA • 1997 to 1999

White Plus, Inc. (acquired by Pentzer Group), El Segundo, CA • 1988 to 1997

Image Design and Marketing (merged with White Plus, Inc.), Hermosa Beach, CA • 1987 to 1996

(Constantly growing and expanding company transformed through pioneering growth and acquisition from a product design and development firm to a point of purchase display design and manufacturing firm.)

Provided marketing and product development innovation that grew company into one of the largest design, merchandising and manufacturing companies in its industry with over $50 million worth of retail displays and products shipped.

Executive Vice President / COO – Creative Solutions Group

Vice President – White Plus, Inc. and President Image Design and Marketing

Launched company that grew rapidly through acquisitions and organic growth and evolved from a product design and development consultancy into a one-stop, full-service industry pioneer in Point of Purchase (POP) design and manufacturing, product prototype development, assembly, fulfillment, and distribution with 2 offices and 50 employees at peak.

Led sales, design and development of consumer-focused products including toys, movie props and POP displays for Fortune 500 customers including Mattel, Disney, Walmart, Eldon/Rubbermaid and Microtek. Collaborated with senior management to develop annual business plans that included marketing strategies, pricing, competitive analysis, financial economic models, value proposition, positioning, and budget and sales forecasts.

Introduced technology into the POP arena and merged R&D, high-end graphic design and product development for the first time in the industry. Led strategic marketing planning for the company and its clients, product marketing, marketing communications, creative services, and development of creative partnerships. Managed ongoing market research through direct customer and vendor contact, surveys, and competitive analysis.

Retained following acquisition of previous company by Pentzer Group to continue growing bottom line while increasing productivity. Reported to Executive Vice President of Pentzer Group.