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Spotlight Mark Kelly – June – Consultants and Advisors

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Spotlight On Talent

Consultants/Advisors Edition

June 2024

Patent Application and IP Support Consultant

Master optical engineer with over 100 self-drafted patents at top lighting manufacturers and visionary start-ups. Specializes in developing comprehensive IP strategies and drafting well-illustrated patent applications for a diverse range of lighting inventions. Enhances applications with clarifying optical ray-trace simulations and 3D SolidWorks models. Conducts expert-level prior-art searches to ensure novelty. Strengthens USPTO allowance chances and protectability level through strategic inventor-attorney collaborations..

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Director of Brand and Marketing

A global brand, marketing, and communications expert with strategic vision, creativity, technical acumen, and team leadership. Extensive experience in Architectural and Industrial LED Lighting, Lighting Controls, IoT, SaaS, and smart building tech. Recipient of multiple awards for educational, event, and video productions to drive revenue. Focused on delivering effective product specification content and tools to articulate amazing customer outcomes to employees, investors, and partners.

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Director of Engineering

Seasoned Director of Engineering with experience in Distributed Lighting Controls Architecture, LED Power Supply design and Electronics Hardware Manufacturing. Managing local and remote Engineering Teams (design, test, quality, advanced manufacturing) through the entire NPI design cycle. More than 40 products launched, generating 12 published patent applications (4 of them granted) and with accumulated revenue growth of more than $100M.

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General Manager & Operations

Sixteen years of experience in lighting distribution & ESCO industries, specializing in national energy efficiency rollouts for Fortune 500 companies. Responsible for strategy, project development, sales, marketing, project design, and installation of lighting controls, architectural, commercial indoor/outdoor fixtures. Managed all aspects of P&L, incrementally growing annual revenues to $20mm with >40% GP and 20% EBITDA during tenure. Led the business to a successful acquisition by Private Equity.

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About Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly is an Account Executive with Pompeo Group, specializing in recruitment for Engineering, Operations, and Contract positions for lighting manufacturers, distributors and energy service providers. His foundation in leadership was cultivated through his experience in the US Navy, GE, Seoul Semiconductor and Leff Electric. Mark earned a BS in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and has over 20 years of technical and commercial expertise.

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Darren Cox

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George Bosson

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Steve Seligman

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Anne Kustner

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"Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to meet and correspond with many professional recruiters. Pompeo Group is by far the most detail-oriented team of experts with whom I have had the chance to work. They pay attention to every detail and guide you through the entire job interview process! They are true asset to our industry helping you reach your true potential.”

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“Pompeo Group has the knowledge and expertise to fill any position in the industry. I’ve personally worked with Paul Pompeo for over 25 years and he is the De facto eminent recruiter for our industry."

Randy Reid

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“The depth of industry knowledge that Paul and Pompeo Group brought to our search was incredibly valuable. Unlike other recruiters, they don’t simply present candidates.…we really valued the way The Pompeo Group worked all the way to close the deal for us.”

Adam Reeder

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“Pompeo Group had assisted us in recruiting a National Sales Manager for the East Coast, which was a very important addition to our US Operations. We have been extremely satisfied with the level of the shortlisted candidates!”

Filippo Rossi

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“We have used the Pompeo group successfully over the years for positions from sales to engineering and they have consistently brought highly qualified candidates to the table."

Chris Kreuter

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“The Pompeo Group helped me win my position as Senior Vice President. I was represented well, and the communication was outstanding. I always knew where I stood and what options were available. Paul and his team are the consummate professionals---capable, confident, and most important---discreet. Pompeo Group is my go-to for talent in lighting.”

Kevin Grayson

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"Paul is the leading recruiter in our industry. With key contacts, relentless work ethic and integrity. Looking for high level talent? Put Pompeo Group to work on your behalf."

Michael Colligan – Host “Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast”

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In a very competitive recruiting market, we look to hire game-changers to join our team. Pompeo Group has been a great partner for us and has delivered on the assignments we’ve given Paul and his team.

Jeff Croskey

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“No one does the recruiting business with more integrity and innovation…Pompeo Group is simply the best.”

Bill Attardi

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“Pompeo Group has consistently delivered outstanding results in a professional and timely manner.”

Joe Laufer

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“The group of professionals at Pompeo Group do all the heavy lifting on the front end. When the time comes for interviews the candidates have been vetted by the Pompeo team and you end up with several prospects to choose from.”

John LaMontagne

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“I have worked with Pompeo Group as both a candidate and a client. I used their services to bring people into one company I was at and they recruited me for a leadership role at another. I found the entire team to be extremely responsive and their knowledge of the industry was second to none.”

David Cohen

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"Pompeo Group is the best industry-specific recruiting firm that I have had the pleasure of working with. The quality of service received is indicative of the extensive candidate onboarding process their recruiters utilize to ensure the best client experience for the company and superior customer experience for the candidate. Highly recommended for any company in lighting."

Amy Jimenez

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“Whenever I’m in the market for new talent, I turn to Pompeo. Paul and his team are incredibly wired into the industry and always seem to have the best candidates.”

Jay Goodman

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