David Peszek

Current

• Owner at Denver Tech Services, Inc.

Past

• Service Manager at STH Motors
• Contributing Editor at Ski Racing International
• Brand Manager at Uvex Sports, Inc

• Sales at Rossignol
• Bootfitter at Inner Bootworks
• Outside Sales & Marketing at Diamondback Bicycle Company
• Store Manager at Earl's Cyclery & Fitness
• Alpine Program Director at Kent's Hill School
• Shop Manager at Earl's Cyclery & Fitness
• Ski Instructor at Aspen Skiing Company
• Ski Instructor at Stowe Mountain Resort

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Education

• Johnson State College
• Colorado Mountain College

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Industry

Sporting Goods

David Peszek’s Summary

BRANDING /MARKETING / PROMOTIONS / SALES /PRODUCT & STAFF MANAGEMENT

Motivated professional with more than 15 years of experience in the winter sports and cycling industries. Instrumental in building two winter sports brands in the US. Successful in managing products from initial design through consumer sales. International experience. Forward thinking and adaptable. Sole responsibility for P&L of two divisions. Top experience working with world class athletes.

David Peszek’s Specialties:

• Brand Management
• Athlete Management
• Promotions & Marketing Campaigns
• Sales Forecasting
• New Product Launches
• Sales Team Management
• Costing & Budgeting
• Contract Negotiations
• Sales & Growth Strategies
• Territory Development

David Peszek’s Experience

• Owner

  Denver Tech Services, Inc.

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  January 2009 — Present (7 months)

  A new and unique sporting goods retail concept that I have developed.

• Service Manager

  STH Motors

  (Automotive industry)

  April 2007 — March 2009 (2 years)

  Service manager for the high end franchise auto repair facility, serving Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Volvo vehicles. Successfully managed technicians, created excellent customer relationships, and increased overall dollar volume of shop.

• Contributing Editor

  Ski Racing International

  (Sports industry)

  2002 — 2006 (4 years)

  Contributing editor to a well read and widely respected periodical focused on the sport of alpine ski racing.

• Brand Manager

  Uvex Sports, Inc

  (Privately Held; Sporting Goods industry)

  September 2002 — September 2006 (4 years 1 month)

  Product management, sales, marketing, training, purchasing, inventory, pricing, materials sourcing, forecasting, budgeting, travel planning, creation of marketing materials & web site, and media buys. Negotiated with US and Canadian Ski Team athletes and int. and US suppliers. Designed catalogs and websites. Led 15-person sales and service team.
  
  • Grew overall sales from $2.5 to $5 million and US Holmenkol sales from $60,000 to $700,000.
  • Successfully developed, branded, and marketed sub-brand known as Uvex Race, with high-performance and racing-specific products.
  • Identified, contracted, and supported approximately 50% of USST & Alpine Canada athletes from national caliber thru OWG Gold medal caliber.
  • Gained recognition for company by introducing service first concept to make Uvex & Holmenkol brands more appealing by providing service at NorAm and FIS levels.
  • Coordinated & provided service for athletes at multiple FIS World Cup events and Torino Olympics.

• Sales

  Rossignol

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  1997 — 2001 (4 years)

  Outside sales, marketing, and alpine racing functions throughout New England. Had the opportunity to work with the best group of people in the ski industry - like getting an MBA in wintersports.

• Bootfitter

  Inner Bootworks

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  October 1996 — April 1998 (1 year 7 months)

  Worked part time at one of the premier ski boot fitting and customization shops nationally. Evaluated customer needs, modified ski boot shells, liners, and built footbeds. Performed stance alignment and customization.

• Outside Sales & Marketing

  Diamondback Bicycle Company

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  July 1996 — March 1998 (1 year 9 months)

  Outside sales & marketing for Diamondback bicycle brand, related accessories, and parts. Vermont & upstate New York region. Grew territory into #2 in sales volume in USA, and #1 in P&A volume. Total volume of ~$1.7m.

• Store Manager

  Earl's Cyclery & Fitness

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  May 1995 — July 1996 (1 year 3 months)

  Managed sales and service staff for high volume upper end bicycle retailer in Burlington, Vermont. Buyer for parts, accessories, and clothing.

• Alpine Program Director

  Kent's Hill School

  (Sports industry)

  August 1994 — April 1995 (9 months)

  Alpine program director [alpine ski racing]. Managed coaching staff. Developed, planned, and executed season long USSA & FIS alpine training and racing program for 20 athletes. Started and coached competitive mountain biking program, including creating a race course and holding races.

• Shop Manager

  Earl's Cyclery & Fitness

  (Sporting Goods industry)

  May 1994 — August 1994 (4 months)

  Backshop manager and service writer for high volume upper end bicycle store, located in Burlington, Vermont.

• Ski Instructor

  Aspen Skiing Company

  (Privately Held; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  October 1990 — April 1994 (3 years 7 months)

  Provided private full day instruction and coaching for clients on Aspen Mountain. Consistently one of the most requested instructors, and finished out the last two seasons with the #2 position in the ski school in total hours taught.

• Ski Instructor

  Stowe Mountain Resort

  (Sports industry)

  November 1987 — April 1990 (2 years 6 months)

  Provided ski instruction for adults in group and private lesson format. Earned PSIA associate and full certification during this time [becoming the youngest Full Certified PSIA instructor nationally at the time]. 2nd & 3rd years here I taught more hours than any other instructor.

David Peszek’s Education

• Johnson State College

  BS , Sports Science , 1995 — 1996

• Colorado Mountain College

  General 1990 — 1993

  Aspen Campus.

Additional Information

David Peszek’s Interests:

skiing, road & mountain cycling, old european cars, technology, live music, margaritas with friends

David Peszek’s Groups:

•    Sports Marketing and PR Pros
•    Sports Industry Network™
•    Sport Industry
•    Sports Recruitment International

David Peszek’s Contact Settings

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• new ventures
• job inquiries
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