CARL J. GOMOLKA, SR.

2628 Boxwood Drive

Wilmington, DE 19810
cg10bbe6e@westpost.net
(302) 475-8178 (H)
(610) 246-3240 (C)

TARGET POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER, DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Quick thinking, creative, and results-driven Senior Manager with 20+ years of su
ccess in key leadership roles within HR, Business Administration, and Project Ma
nagement. Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with strong business management and
analytical skills resulting in rapid business growth and profitability.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
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* Served as President of Owner's Association (COFRS) charged with delivery of ne
w holiday product line that was challenged by a major supplier's bankruptcy at t
ime of manufacturing and placed initiative back on track with alternative suppli
er for a timely product delivery.
* Negotiated on behalf of the Owner's Association representing 45 Owner/Distribu
tors and secured new Master Distributor Agreement with renewal rights.
* Created, implemented, and managed a marketing and sales strategy that resulted
in a 300% increase in sales for corporate division over a 4-year period.
* Spearheaded transition team charged with creating a new corporate function (co
mpensation and employee benefits programs) for a $1B dollar spin off with mainfr
ame software. Designed and applied all employee benefits systems, procedures, an
d handbooks. Worked closely with human resources, legal, finance, and IT departm
ent heads on all initiatives. Created new compensation package for sales reps of
acquired firm.

SIGNIFICANT STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:

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Operations Management
Technical Project Management
Budget Administration
Operational Streamlining
Process Improvement
Sales & Marketing
Administrative Systems Design
Research & Analysis
Resource Allocation
Customer Relationship Management
Program Management
Planning & Scheduling
Team Building & Leading
HR & Personnel Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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FUNLAND, ASTON, PA (6/1989 - PRESENT)
BUSINESS MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER
Manage and direct staff and provide operational oversight for all business plans
, functions, and routines such as financial management, recording/reporting, sal
es and marketing, vendor relations, product ordering and receipt, office adminis
tration, and inventory management for a master distributorship. Create, develop,
 and generate all sales and marketing campaigns that include scripts, marketing
pieces, and presentations for this gift and novelty company. Conduct cold callin
g, make sales presentations, identify new locations for business, and attend ope
n houses, conventions, and trade shows for sustained growth and development. Cre
ate proposals and contracts and complete follow-up to close sales. Negotiate wit
h multiple vendors on purchases, pricing, terms, and shipments.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Devised and instituted marketing and sales strategy that drove a 300% increase
in sales for our corporation division.
* Revitalized and streamlined many business processes and procedures and capital
ized on automation that resulted in a 50% staff reduction over a 5-year period w
ith increased profits with greater productivity.
* Increased billing revenue from current customer base in holiday shop division
by 200%+ over 10 years.
* Created and generated an "E-Newsletter" that showcased offerings and increased
marketing contacts with current and potential customers by 500%+ and reduced ma
rketing expenses by 35% within 1 year.

HIMONT, Wilmington, DE (6/1987 - 6/1989)

MANAGER OF COMPENS
ATION & BENEFITS

Performed all facets of compensation and employee benefit program management for
all U.S. locations with a staff of 6 direct reports and budget in excess of $10
0M. Performed job analysis and determined Hay classifications. Planned, coordina
ted, and facilitated compensation committee meetings and prepared documentations
for exempt job evaluations. Made key presentations to senior management on all
employee benefits changes and analyzed medical benefits to hone in on ways to re
duce costs. Conducted research for new types of employee benefits programs and s
et-up all administrative systems for employee benefits. Worked closely with IT d
epartment and optimized automation for many processes and procedures. Ensured co
mpliance with all state and federal regulations. Secured outside consultants and
negotiated premiums with insurance providers for medical, dental, life, and dis
ability programs. Supervised preparation of all communication materials for empl
oyee benefits and a detailed employee handbook.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Charged with development of compensation and employee benefits function for co
rporate headquarters of a large spin off that generated in excess of $1B in reve
nue and awarded highest bonus given to any member of transition team for this ef
fort.
* Received a commendation from the President of a company we acquired for design
of a new performance based compensation package for their sales representatives
.
* Spearheaded production of employee benefits manual that won awards for design
and ease of use.
* Conducted presentations and increased participation in 401K plans by 35% for u
nionized plant workers.
* Worked closely with legal department and determined executive compensation lan
guage to be used for the company's first annual report and proxy statement.
* Managed compensation and employee benefit functions for all U.S. locations at
the corporate level.
EARLY CAREER as Manager of Employee Benefits, Columbia Gas Systems; Employee Ben
efits Analyst, Colonial Penn Insurance; and Manager of Employee Benefits, Food F
air.

EDUCATION
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BA ECONOMICS, MINOR BUSINESS
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, WEST CHESTER, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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GRADUATE LEVEL COURSEWORK IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
WIDENER UNIVERSITY, CHESTER, PA
MANAGEMENT COURSES (NON-CREDIT)
WHARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MANAGEMENT COURSES (NON-CREDIT)
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, VILLANOVA, PA