Kurt Smallhoover
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven record at Pittsburgh Mailing Systems, Inc., achieving revenue growth from $8M to $12M. Expertise in decision-making and contract negotiation led to a 15% reduction in expenses and over 20% improvement in workflow efficiency. Committed to fostering teamwork and driving operational excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh
01.2003 - 01.2024
- Managed 240 Employees at Two Locations
- Grew Business From an $8 Million to a $12 Million Business
- Sustained Business Success Until Industry Trends Required Downsizing
- Negotiated All Vendor Contracts and Consolidated Vendor Use to Lower Expenses by 15%
- Organized and Directed Daily Production Meetings in Order to Assure Multiple Departments Successful Completion of Client’s Projects
- Responsible and Accountable for Short Term and Long Term Capital Expenditure
- Decision Maker for Banking and Insurance
- Redesigned Warehouse Floor Plan to Improve Workflow by Over 20%
- Handled Multiple Crisis Situations
- Made the Critical Decision to Preserve Capital by Winding Down the Company at the Right Time
Operations Manager
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh
01.1986 - 01.2003
- Managed 25 Employees
- Operated Inserting and Printing Equipment
- Prepared and Presented Complex Postal Paperwork
- Developed Inventory Controls
- Implemented Quality Controls – Malcolm Baldrige Based
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mary of The Mount Catholic School
Pittsburgh, PA05-1977
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PASkills
- Decision making
- Organizational skills
- Accountability
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Contract negotiation
- Crisis management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Basic Excel
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- American Cancer Society, Member of the Board of Directors, 01/01/04, 12/31/07
- Chartiers Country Club, Board of Directors, 01/01/06, 12/31/12, Membership Committee for Four Years | Vice President for Three Years
- NAAD (National Association of Advertising Distributors), Board of Directors, 01/01/08, 12/31/12
- St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Elementary School, Chairman of a Fund Drive, 2011
Presentations
- Greater Pittsburgh Postal Custom Council
- Pitney Bowes, Inc. Customer User Conference
- National Association of Advertising Distributors
- Imaging Networking Group
Timeline
President
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems, Inc.
01.1986 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
St. Mary of The Mount Catholic School
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Robert Morris University