Tom Salter

About Tom Salter

The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving the mark\"- MichelangeloI set goals that I have no idea how I will accomplish in order to push myself to higher levels of achievement. Falling short of a high goal does not phase me as it is simply part of my growth. Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone is the only way to grow.\"Whether you think you can, or think you can\'t - either way, you are right\"- Henry FordConfidence is an internal fire within me that pushes me to believe I can accomplish anything. The largest obstacle most people encounter with a challenge is themselves.\"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can\'t find them, make them. Some men see things as they are and say why - I dream things that never were and ask why not?\"- George Bernard ShawDoing things as they always have been done will never make you better than average and in business will make you obsolete. I am always trying to figure out new ways to think about and solve a problem. I spend most of my time thinking about what the future will look like and then putting together a plan to make that future a reality.\"Only those who will risk going to far can possibly find out how far one can go\"- T.S. ElliotI dream big, and then put the dream into action. I dare people to tell me something cannot be done, and then make it my mission to find a solution. Status quo is the enemy of growth, both personally and professionally. I am always challenging the norm to achieve greater results.

Experience

1. CEO

   Triangle Lighting Solutions

   Aug 2018 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Blazing new trails as the founder of North Carolina\'s newest lighting manufacturer\'s representative.

Education

• East Carolina University - College of Business

  MBA, Business Administration / Finance

  2008 — 2011

• North Carolina State University

  B.S., Materials Science & Engineering

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Purchasing
• Management
• Engineering
• Product Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Pricing Strategy
• Business Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Semiconductors
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Pricing
• Strategic Partnerships
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Product Launch
• Engineering Management
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation