Paul Kamm

Paul Kamm

Chief Operations Officer / VP Sales and Operations

Dayton, OH
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Results driven Chief Operations Officer / Vice President Sales & Operations leader with more than 25 year track record of increasing sales and overall profitability in retail, E-commerce and manufacturing/wholesale environments.

Solid leadership and motivational abilities to maximize team productivity and results. Strong focus on developing team member skills and helping the overall organization move forward to consistently hit defined objectives.

Experience

2017 Oct - Present
Chief Operations Officer
Extreme Microbial Technologies / Dayton, OH

Reports to the CEO. The Chief Operations Officer provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that Extreme Microbial Technologies (EMT) has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, as well as people systems in place to effectively grow/scale the organization and to ensure fiscal strength and responsibility. The COO oversees EMT's ongoing operations and procedures with the goal to secure functionality of all business areas to drive extensive and sustainable growth.


2005 Nov - 2018 Aug
President
FishVet / Dayton, OH
P&L responsibility for all aspects of company including sales forecasting, production scheduling, raw materials and finished goods inventory management, marketing, company growth and cost control for line of aquarium medications, water conditioners, and accessories.
2008 Jun - 2015 Jan
Vice President Sales and Operations
Jack Brenner Investments, Inc. / Jack's Pets / Beavercreek, OH
Reported to President. P&L responsibility for this privately held chain employing 400+ operating 33 stores in three states (Jack's Aquarium & Pets) and an e-commerce division (www.PetSolutions.com). Responsibilities included budgeting and day-to-day operations of all retail stores, sales training, sales incentives, staff and management development, facilities management, as well as livestock procurement, housing and distribution. Part of the Senior Management team with additional responsibilities in marketing, merchandising and strategic/tactical planning.
2002 Jun - 2008 Jun
Director of Operations
Jack Brenner Investments, Inc. / Jack's Pets / Beavercreek, OH
Reported to CEO and CFO. P&L responsibility for management of this privately held chain employing 300+ with 27 stores (Jack's Aquarium & Pets) and e-commerce division (www.PetSolutions.com). Responsibilities included day-to-day operations of retail stores, support center, and e-commerce sales division including customer service, sales, merchandising, marketing, distribution as well as staff training and development.
1995 Mar - 2002 Jun
Catalog / E-Commerce Manager
Jack Brenner Investments, Inc. / Jack's Pets / Beavercreek, OH
Reported to CFO. P&L responsibility for start-up and management of new mail order catalog and e-commerce division (PetSolutions). Responsible for complete catalog and e-commerce operation including all budgeting, marketing, merchandising, operations, fulfillment, customer service, design/creative, production and staffing needs.

Education

2005 - 2009
Wright State University
Finance, Operations Management
1985 - 1989
Moraine Valley Community College
Associates Science / Biological Sciences

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