Paul J.

Holt
140 Spring Meadow Lane
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-4794
E-mail ph66d304@westpost.net
Management Professional with hands-on experience in manufacturing, from entry l
evel to senior management. Demonstrates expertise and abilities in all phases of
operations, including strategic planning, product management, marketing and sal
es, staff development, and production. Successfully interacts with suppliers, cu
stomers and manufacturing representatives worldwide, with extensive trade show e
xperience. A versatile manager, who specializes in team building coupled with s
olid interpersonal skills. A solid performer who focuses on the task at hand and
who consistently achieves company goals.
Professional Expertise
Provide Leadership and Strategic Oversight in the following areas:
O.E.M.
Cost/ Benefit Analysis * Production * Business Development * International Su
ppliers
Marketing/Sales
Brand Identity * Marketing Plans * New Product Concepts * Marketing Mater
ials
Advertising * Web Strategy
International Business
Japan * Taiwan * China * India * Europe * Canada
Finance
Capital Expenditures * Lender Relationships * Bank Prospecting *
Budgets
Yearly Profit Plans
Property Management
Tax Issues * Master Property Plan * Distribution Project * Property
Appraisals
Legal and Regulatory
* OSHA Compliance * Intellectual Properties * External Audits
* IRS laws and FDA guidelines
Selected Accomplishments
* Provides leadership and guidance to top level managers in yearly Strategic Bus
iness Plans
* Oversees all international inventory purchases
* Personally handles product sales to all major house accounts
* Orchestrates collateral marketing material programs, including catalogs, sell
sheets, brochures, and product tags
* Responsible for production, manufacture, and distribution of two nationally re
cognized branded product lines
* Orchestrates company consolidation from three geographic locations to one 13 a
cre complex, resulting in a 20% reduction in workforce and 10% cost reduction
* Represents organizations at numerous trade shows, including three annual indus
try shows
* Actively involved in establishing and collaborating with suppliers worldwide,
including China, India, Taiwan, and Japan
* Planned and participated in recent factory tour inspections to India
* Designed and sourced new products from multiple factories abroad
* Established a successful and ongoing Continuous Improvement program

Qualifying Experience
Heartland Payment Systems, Princeton NJ
Relationship Manager currently
John Wright Company, Wrightsville PA, 1996-2009
General Manager 2000-2009

Education / Training
B.S., Business Administration- Lebanon Valley College
Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Machine Design Course (150 hrs) Stevens Technical School, Lancaster, PA
Professional Affiliations
Non-Ferrous Founder's Society
Served as President, Executive Committee Member, Board Member
Member, Manor Township Park and Recreation Board
Member, Manor Township Planning Commission
Member, Professional Ski Instructors of America
Certified Level II Ski Instructor- 12 seasons- Ski Roundtop. Lewisberry,
PA
References
Available upon request