John Duck - Bio
Background That I Would Bring To The Board
Results-driven professional with vast experience in managing projects, people and finances. Big picture leader with exceptional execution skills. Comprehends & has successfully executed all senior level business skills. Successful within bottom line responsibilities, planning & goal-setting, internal & external communication & team-building, modeling & training and building successful attitudes in both local & national settings. Also, understands & embraces technology as a key- results component. Lived in Vienna Square for three years. Understands the issues facing the community. Installed as HOA President Nov. 2023.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frigidaire Company Sr. Director National Accounts
National Headquarters
As National Accounts Manager, took on $200MM responsibility and developed accounts which produced $500MM in annual sales. Championed partnership working groups (Process Management Groups) comprised of key members from retail & wholesale. Awarded the company’s highest performance accolade
Best Buy Company, Inc. Merchandise Manager – Appliance Division
National Headquarters
Expanded market share while expanding retail capabilities from 190 stores to more than 250 stores nationally. Developed & implemented business strategy which expanded appliance sales from $350 million in 1994 to sales of more than $600 million within 15 months. Restructured marketing department & developed viable communication process between groups within; thereby raising level of communication between support groups.
American Red Cross Executive Director -USVI
As Executive Director and Director of Recovery for the Territory for two years. I was responsible for the disaster relief and rebuild of the American Red Cross in the Virgin Islands. Serviced in disaster relief for 16 years both as a volunteer and paid staff. Working with people in the general public, business, local government, state government and state government.