Sometimes a business needs a fresh perspective.
Sometimes it needs a complement to its leadership.
Sometimes it just needs a kick in the pants . . .
Regardless of what your business needs, my 30 years of cross industry, multiple market, international product and service expertise will generate a substantial return on investment.
Just a few of my proven deliverables include increased revenues, operating efficiencies and margins, employee performance and brand awareness.
"Al Zielinski is the Red Adair of general management consultants." A quote from a 20-year client.
An Executive Summary of what I bring to your table.
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A track record of successfully building companies and brands through highly efficient market and operations management.
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Twenty-five years of profit-driven leadership resolving startup, turnaround and growth challenges in a myriad of markets and economic conditions.
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A proven ability to combine engineering, strategic planning, marketing, operations, technology and sales expertise in transforming lackluster products and services into compelling, easily understood, high value propositions.
A "Swiss Army Knife" of solutions with over 30 years of hands-on experience complementing a classical education in engineering and business. I bring high energy, determination and strict adherence to a line from the movie Apollo 13: "Failure is not an option; not on my watch." Most importantly, I bring the capability of building a unique culture in today's short-term focus business world:
A Warrior Ethos
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Two client success stories
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$60 million international manufacturer of consumer goods.
Change agent with full P&L accountability for operations in two countries, over 700 employees and all functional departments.
• Responsible for stabilizing current operations in a declining industry while designing and implementing systems to achieve and support future growth.
• Reduced indirect overhead 16% by enhancing departmental efficiencies.
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$7 million international developer of multimedia training programs.
Full P&L accountability and general management responsibility for a small business turnaround.
• Responsible for stabilizing current operations in a cash-strapped turnaround environment while designing and building a corporate infrastructure that would be attractive to private investors.
• Formalized the marketing and marketing services department. Created the corporate tag line: “Engage, Entertain, Educate.”
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