David Allen

About David Allen

Over 40 years of experience in the sign industry, overseeing all aspects of design, fabrication, manufacturing and installation of signage and architectural elements for clients in the U.S,Caribbean and South America. Served in numerous leadership positions in national and international sign industry associations. Holds specialty electrical licenses in North Carolina, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Alaska, Michigan, Nevada, Virginia, West Virginia and various municipalities in other states.

Experience

1. Florida Division President

   Allen Industries Inc.

   Jan 1993 — Present

   Leads the Florida Division\'s business growth and expansion. Responsible for all aspects of the division, including;• Directly responsible for the Florida operations, including the production of product, finances, people, facilities, community relations, equipment, goals and direction. • Establish budgets, processes, and procedures, involved with all departments • Oversaw 3 manufacturing additions and complete tear down and rebuild of office building• Meet with customers, vendors and other company divisions

Education

• University of South Florida

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• St. Petersburg College

  Associate of Art

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• Davidson County Community College

  Diploma

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Budgets
• Account Management
• New Business Development
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Contract Management
• North Carolina - Specialty Electrical License
• Florida - Specialty Electrical License
• Texas - Specialty Electrical License
• New Mexico - Specialty Electrical License
• Arizona - Specialty Electrical License
• California - Specialty Electrical License