Dennis Killion is a business consultant who specializes in building business improvement strategies for companies in the printing and graphics industry. He conducts market assessments, helps clients clarify their value proposition and competitive positioning, develops business plans and programs, and provides readiness support. His pragmatic approach is based on understanding the complexities of business-to-business environments. He has extensive industry data and contacts. Past clients praise his knowledge, methodical approach, and ability to deliver precisely what is needed on time and on budget.
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Vivate Strategies Overview
1. Dennis Killion -Your Business Improvement Consultant
to the Print & Graphics Industry
2. Vivate Strategies (noun)
1 . A business committed to building striking business
improvement strategies for all companies up and down the
Printing and Graphics Industry value chain.
2. An organization that collaborates with business leaders
in rethinking their traditional ways to market and/or
innovating new growth strategies.
Vivify -to make more lively,intense,or striking; enliven
Innovate - to introduce something new; make changes
3. Market Assess Market Size, Segments and Trends. Qualify and Quantify Potential for Growth.
Define the Competitive Landscape. Document Competitor's Strengths & Weaknesses.
Focus Clarify the Industry Value Chain. Analyze and Select Vertical Markets. Identify Target
Customers. Articulate Unmet Needs.
Business Produce Sales Forecasts, Business Financials and Scorecards for Planning, Resourcing,
and Tracking.
Planning Build the Value Proposition and Right to Win. Establish Competitive Comparison and
Product Positioning.
Programs Determine proper Pricing Models and Service Platforms. Develop Cost Reduction and
Business Efficiency Initiatives.
Readiness Create, Lead, and Manage Project Plans. Establish Training Programs.
Support Build Sales Support Strategy. Develop Marketing Collateral and Demand Generating Events.
Establish Voice of Customer Feedback.
My pragmatic approach is based on a fundamental understanding of the complexities typically contained within a
B2B environment. Projects include all or portions of the following :
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6. Amalgamation of Industry Data and Content from Numerous Sources
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11. Paul Biesiadecki, Mohawk Paper EVP of Sales & Marketing, Client 2016 (Phone: 518-233-6461)
We asked Dennis to help us with a very important project having to do with wide format inkjet.We were extremely
satisfied with the results.He helped us in the critical phase of defining deliverables and then laid out a plan to get us
what we needed very quickly and efficiently. Dennis is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and has an
extensive data base of information and contacts. More importantly he is very methodical in his approach and
disciplined in execution. He delivered precisely what we needed when he said he would with none of the scope
creep you sometimes get with consultants. I would not hesitate to use Dennis for a future project and in fact we
probably will.I recommend him highly.
Matt Shields, Nekoosa Holdings VP of Marketing, Client 2015 (Phone: 708-704-4764)
I recently contracted Dennis for a Business Development project with an aggressive time table and some very
specific deliverables.Dennis was responsive,detail oriented, and extremely professional.He is a fact based marketer
who is equally adept at addressing either high-level strategic imperatives or tactical commercial details. He
completed the project on time, on budget, with the deliverables we were looking for.I wouldnt hesitate to work with
Dennis again and recommend him to others looking for such talents.
Chris Schneider, Neenah Paper Senior Manager, Client 2014 (Phone: 920-721-1350)
My company hired Dennis as a subject matter expert on a recent project that I was fortunate enough to lead. Dennis
proved to be an excellent resource for print industry trends, connections within the print and distribution industries,
and could very clearly articulate his recommendations to our leadership team based on his research,knowledge,
and experience.
Steve Bowden, xpedx EVP of Marketing, Manager 2009-12 (Phone: 773-729-7023)
Dennis brings a much needed business approach to the graphics area of our business.He is flexible with his
approach and always willing to learn. Dennis approaches every challenge with a great attitude and a willingness to
grow and absorb more responsibility.The Graphics business experienced significant growth this under Dennis
leadership. He got out in front and helped negotiate a deal that resulted in the most meaningful graphics business
move we have taken.
Dennis Killion, Builder of Business Improvement Strategies, Cell= 513.442.8642, Email= DennisKillion10@gmail.com