Sarasota, Florida, United States
I love sports analogies … because I’ve always been good at building winning teams. A big part of creating winning teams is understanding the fundamentals. I remember well the calls I used to receive from headhunters. Many didn’t know my industry. They didn’t seem to care, either. Boy, were they wrong. In my executive recruiting in the printing and packaging industries, I take the time to understand my clients’ businesses. The effort is well spent. Doing so strengthens relationships with customers, and leads to greater mutual success. Ultimately, both the client and candidate win. As a “C”-level recruiter, I pride myself on knowing my players, and putting the right people in the right positions. Twenty-five successful years in the printing and graphic arts industry left me with a winning record on many levels. Having been active in industry groups nationwide, my network in the commercial world is broad and deep. Recruiting is a lot like sports. Find the right talent for the right positions, and you win. Or, even better, your client wins. I’m glad to help - then step back and cheer as they beat the competition. Need that key player to complete your winning team? Contact me at: [email protected] 214-504-8460 SPECIALTIES: Recruiting, executive recruiting, “C”-level recruiting, C-level recruiting, printing, packaging, manufacturing, industry, industries, President recruiting, CEO recruiting, CFO recruiting, controller recruiting, Vice-President of Sales recruiting, Vice-President of Operations recruiting, Vice-President of Manufacturing recruiting, sales manager recruiting
Bastian & Associates recruits executive and C-level talent for the printing and packaging industries. Operating on both retained and contingency bases, the firm recruits all leadership and management executives, including President, CEO, CFO, V.P. of Sales, V.P. of Operations, V.P. of Manufacturing, Controller, Sales Manager and Plant Manager. Services include recruiting throughout the commercial printing industries: offset and digital, POP/POS companies, packaging, fulfillment, distribution, direct mail, and marketing services. During 25 years in the printing and graphic arts industry, I walked in executive shoes in many roles, and learned well the importance of hiring the right people. Bastian & Associates digs in deep to understand your business, then finds the talent to take it to the next level.
I was responsible for every aspect of company operations and performance, during which time this $14 million company doubled in size, grew revenue by 120 percent, and significantly improved net operating income. A highlight was winning the coveted "Best of Texas" award for outstanding quality. The Graphics Group was one of 69 companies owned by Consolidated Graphics, which exceeded $1 billion in total revenues. RR Donnelley acquired Consolidated Graphics in 2014.
Oversaw 20 sales representatives across 11 offices nationwide, while supervising all sales outreach and processes for this $70 million high-quality commercial printing company. All initiatives were focused on maintaining the company's strong reputation for quality and service.
Increased commercial sales in this high-quality printing company by 250 percent (to $42 million), with profits well above the industry average. Tripled the number of sales professionals.
Sold annual reports, catalogs and brochures to a multitude of high-profile buyers. Customers included corporate communications managers, graphic designers, and retailers such as Neiman Marcus.