David Rucklos
Partner · Shipzoom
McMinnville, OR
In My Own Words
Brand management, Sales management, Key Account negotiation, Market positioning, Marketing innovation, Trade Show oversight, Event production, Product development, Merchandising, Operational supervision, Customer Service, E-Commerce fulfillment, Financial analysis, Microsoft Office skilled, Leader
Work Experience
Partner
Shipzoom2013 – 2018
Participated and led revitalization of existing 3rd Party fulfillment operation. Utilized management skills to navigate financial challenges during transition from a traditional warehouse customer platform to direct-to-consumer online order fulfillment.
Partner
Twist2009 – 2013
Successfully created the idea and vision for a new outdoor industry brand. Brought life to a concept that included product creation, initiation and implementation of overall marketing plan, sales structure set-up, operational infrastructure, distribution, customer service and financial management
Brand Manager
Gemini Fashions2001 – 2008
Created a US-based satellite company for Gemini Fashions of Canada. Managed North American sales, marketing and customer service functions for company brands including women’s outdoor lifestyle clothing (Tsunami), wintersport apparel and corporate outerwear.
Vice President, North American Sales Operation
Tsunami International1996 – 2000
Annually met and exceeded increased sales objectives managing 16 regional sales representatives in the US and Canada. Responsible for the overall operation as it pertained to North American revenue and US cost centers.
Vice President, US Wintersport Division
Sun Ice USA1989 – 1996
Directly responsible for the overall management, sales and marketing of US wintersport division (Sun Ice, Tsunami). Managed sales force, developed and implemented marketing efforts and responded to account problems and inquiries through supervision of customer service department. Interfaced with financial department relative to budget maintenance, credit review and receivable analysis. Supervising manager for product distribution facility. Took Tsunami division from sales level of 200,000 dollars annually to 6.5 million dollars in three years.