Thomas M. Gilmer 879 Diane Ave, Streetsboro, OH 44241 Phone: 330.714.2559, tommygilmer@gmail.

com Success-Driven Supervising Manager Maximizing corporate potential by driving top-notch marketing solutions, innovative branding strategies, and dynamic corporate events. More than 6 years of solid machine shop work, quality control, B2B marketing experience, delivering profitable solutions to drive sales, attract and maintain customers, and build a solid corporate brand. Exceptional talent for enhancing corporate marketability through electronic and print marketing tools as well as clear, effective corporate messaging. Pristine organizational and planning skills, as demonstrated in successful event planning experience. Rolled out two large-scale corporate campaigns. Gained extensive experience communicating with vendors and sales personnel, and effectively managed projects with the PCO Trade Marketing team. Earned a solid reputation for being enthusiastic, efficient, and hands-on.

Strategic Marketing & Sales Internet & Email Marketing Fund Drive Management Saw Operation

Event Planning & Execution Direct Marketing Techniques Team Building & Leadership Public & Media Relations

Corporate Brand Development Business-to-Business (B2B) Customer Relationship Management Vendor & Client Communication Tow Motor Operation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BP Castrol, Wayne, NJ 2013 2013 Initially hired as a summer Intern in a Sales/Marketing entry position and upon proving marketing savvy, became a vital team member of the Trade Marketing team. Found innovative ways to market the Castrol brand, including managing the creation of highly successful P.O.S marketing materials. Led the implementation of a brand new customer service tool for Castrols CPLE Quick Lube program. Commended for excellent follow through skills as well as ability to relate to the customer. Maintained constant and open dialogue with vendors and other experts in the field. PCO Trade Marketing (Marketing Division), 2013 2013

Spearheaded all planning from concept to execution for repair shop and quick lube test pilot programs. Handled vendor relationships, ensuring top quality work while consistently coming in under budget. Toured the market to relate to the customers of the Castrol brand. Led cross-functional team conference meetings leading up to the completion of each project, solving logistical issues and coordinating preparation with the trade marketing team and individuals from multiple regional divisions. Established and built successful partnerships with vendors, marketing companies, and digital display service companies. Created project plans including detailed Excel workbooks with continually updated task lists, contact lists, deadlines, and project budgets.

Sales (Sales Division), 2013 2013

Accompanied Territory Sales managers into the field and assisted with installer and distributor relations. Redeveloped with management Quick Reference guides for our Original Equipment Manufacturer program. Collaborated with sales team, installers, and Trade Marketing team to create case studies to develop and implement installer up-sell tools. Assisted the sales team in creating cold call leads of WD, HD, and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Installers. Implemented the development of in-store items, Sales team E-Binder materials (budgeted at over $36k), and content for digital display monitors.

Additional Related Experience: Plant Operator, 2010 2013 Tremblay Tool & Steel (USA), Inc., Macedonia, OH

Maintained Cleanliness and efficient operation of tooling machines. Met customer set timelines for the shipment of steel. Maintained a constant level of needed lubricants to effectively run saws. Organized inventory to cut waste and increase sales profit margin.

Fund Drive Manager, WSTB FM., Akron, OH, 2007 2011

Consistently met and exceeded goals including working with the station manager to raise funds to run the nonprofit radio station between $34-60k.

Freelance, Grass Roots Manager, Streetsboro, OH, 2006 2012 (intermittent)

Helped local and state politicians run grass roots efforts for campaigns. Managed street teams of 4-20 individuals as well as orchestrated phone banks. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Acapella Nuance, University of Akron 2010-2013 Sang as a member of the University of Akrons premier all male acappella group. Performances included Fox 8 News, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brides Maids Magazine. Volunteer, Hope Community Church Non-Profit, Hudson, OH, 2009 - 2012 Devoted time to leading the youth music group as well as was a being youth sponsor by mentoring students. Volunteer, National Honors Society/Beta Club, Streetsboro, OH, 2006 - 2009 EDUCATION B.S., Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (May 2014) Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Member, National Honors Society TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES ISO- Operating Systems Windows Professional XP/Vista MS Office Expert Photoshop Acrobat Excel Expert Prezi Networking Social Media Graphic Design Web-Ex

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Barry Cohen- 248.310.8442 Barry Powell- 602.361.2381 Demetri Skopos- 407.508.0781 Dr. Douglas Hauskenecht- 330.780.7925 Dr. Greg Dumont- 603.969.9839