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3753 46th Avenue – South, Unit 1
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
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W. CARL TEMPLER
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Career Summary: A qualified and motivated executive with marketing, advertising, public relations, business and economic development, association management, business improvement district management/central business district, strategic planning expertise and client- and agency-side experience in a wide variety of industries.

Special Skills: Strong leadership skills and “big picture” capability. Highly computer literate with exceptional written communication and superlative oral presentation skills. Strong relationship development capabilities and leadership skills. Friend/fund raiser. Strategic thinker and “rain maker.”

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Professional Experience
2012 – Current





2012 - 2012







1993 to Present: Urban Oasis Project, Miami FL
Market Manager
Oversee and operate up to 30 farmers’ markets monthly highlighting south Florida grown produce and other organic or sustainable product. Responsible for profit and loss, hiring and training of all staff, and general operations of the various locations.

Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, Miami, FL
Executive Director

Executive leadership and management for the central business district of Coconut Grove. All management operations: strategic planning, brand refresh and management, budget development and management, general oversight of all operations and staff personnel. Profit and loss, spokesman for the organization.

TC&C Inc., Milwaukee, WI
President

Results-orientated marketing consulting and management agency providing cost-effective communications and marketing-driven management for smaller, high-tech, professional service, travel/tourism, health care, downtown and other organizations. Staff supported by several outside independent partners. Clients include business improvement districts, municipalities, association clients, and several consumer and business-to-business integrated marketing communication clients. Managed several direct reporting staff; full profit/loss responsibility.

1988 to 1993 Ellingsen-Sprecher Advertising and Public Relations
Senior Vice President

Responsible for growing agency accounts and management capabilities. Staff grew from 3 to 22 individuals in nearly 6 years; billings grew to nearly $26 million in same time. Provided account development, new business development, project management, special event planning and management, public relations management. Profit/loss responsibility. Industry focuses: travel/tourism/attraction, beauty, banking, industrial, business to business clients.

1987 to 1995 Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
Adjunct Instructor

Teach college classes in selling, business, advertising, marketing, and related topics on part-time basis. Also participated in Business Outreach Program, customizing programs and adult learning opportunities for area businesses through the College.





1985 to 1987



Cramer-Krasselt Company, Milwaukee, WI
Account Executive

Oversaw account management for Master Lock and Briggs & Stratton. Identified opportunities for new market penetration and segments. Developed and implemented Olympic sponsorship. Account profit/loss responsibility.

1982 to 1985 EZ Paintr (Division of The Newell Companies), Milwaukee, WI
Senior Merchandising Manager

Increased profitability of proprietary lines by 48% with development of new “one coater” paint applicator concept; managed product lines for major accounts with profit/loss responsibilities: K-Mart, ACE Hardware, Cotter & Company (True Value Hardware) and others. Supervised two staff positions. Primary liaison with advertising agencies.

1980 to 1982 Hesselbart & Mitten, Fairlawn, OH
Account Executive and Director of Research

Account management and profit/loss responsibility for domestic and international clients including General Electric Lighting Business Group, General Electric Battery Business Group and others. Managed all agency’s research projects for various clients.

1977 to 1980 Stanley Home Automation/Electronics (Division of The Stanley Works), Detroit, MI
Product Marketing Manager

Full profit/loss responsibility for retail garage door opener product line. New product development efforts lead to introduction of retail do-it-yourself product line. Major account sales responsibilities included JCPenney, Kmart and other national chains. Increased sales volume in product line 84% over two year period. Primary liaison with advertising agencies.

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Education
• Masters of Science – Public Communication with Marketing and Advertising emphasis
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
• Bachelor of Science – Journalism and Advertising with Marketing and Public Relations emphasis
Kent State University, Kent, OH

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Current and Past Affiliations/Accomplishments
• Chairman of Rogers Behavioral Health System, 2008 to 2012
• Chairman of Board, Rogers Memorial Hospital, 1993 to 2008
• Member, Board of Directors, Rogers Memorial Hospital, 1990 to Present (and participation on various standing committees)
• Treasurer of Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1995 to 2001, Board Member 1994 to 2003
• Wisconsin Hospital Association “Trustee of Year” 2008
• Member, Board of Directors, The Gathering, 1989 to 1999
• Board of Directors, Northshore Rotary of Milwaukee, 1997/98, Member, Northshore Rotary, 1995 to 2005
• Member, Board of Directors, Prairie Hill Waldorf School, 1999 to 2001
• Member, Business Advisory Council, and Marketing Committee, Adoption Resources (formerly Special Needs Adoption Network), 1997 to Present; Member, Board of Directors, 1999 to Present
• Member, Board of Directors, Wauwatosa Economic Development Corporation, 1995 to 2005
• Member, Board of Directors, Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, 1996 to 2004
• “Wisconsin Downtown Manager of The Year,” awarded by WI Downtown Action Council, 1999
• Member (and co-founder), Business Partners Network, 1997 to 2003
• Member, Marketing Committee, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp., 1996 to 1999
• Special Class Instructor, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, 1996 to 1998
• Member, Board of Directors, Shorewood Association of Commerce, 1998 to 2002
• Member, Sales and Marketing Executives of Milwaukee, 1988 to 1995
• Member of various civic committees and panels






3753 46th Avenue – South, Unit 1
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
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W. CARL TEMPLER
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Milwaukee Bartender License – U-0059741 West Allis Bartender License
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Professional Experience
2011 to 2012






2010 to 2011: Bartender/Server
Crowne Plaza Hotel – West
10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI ------------
General bartending and serving duties, plus fast-paced banquet service at an upscale hotel in the western suburbs of Milwaukee in the Research Park bring a high class clientele.

Bartender/Server
Buffalo Water Beer Bar/Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee WI 53204 ------------
Marketing representation for local micro brew at Public Market; served only Wisconsin products.

2010 to 2010 Bartender/Server
Levy Restaurants/Motor at Harley-Davidson Museum “Motor”
5th and Canal Streets, Milwaukee, WI 53201 ------------
Regular full time employment for Motor Restaurant and Bar at the Harley-Davidson Museum. “Casual classics with bold American flavors.”

2009 to 2010 Bartender/Server
Wisconsin Cheese and Wine Bar
1048 N. Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 ------------
Regular full time employment for a new concept – international wine/WI beer and WI cheese pairings on Old World Third Street.

1993 to Present: President
TC&C, Inc.
7352 North Mohawk Road, Fox Point, WI 53217 ------------
Produced many special events, festivals and related events for advertising/marketing special event clients. Oversaw volunteers, training, management of bands, etc. Included bar management, cash management, vendor relations, booking entertainment, etc.

1982 to Present: Bartender
Various employers/locations
Fill in and one-time-only event bartending for caterers, and other establishments or organizations on a temporary and fill-in basis.

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Education
• Masters of Science – Public Communication with Marketing and Advertising emphasis
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
• Bachelor of Science – Journalism and Advertising with Marketing and Public Relations emphasis
Kent State University, Kent, OH

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Current and Past Affiliations/Accomplishments
• Chairman of Rogers Behavioral Health System, 2008 to 2012
• Chairman of Board, Rogers Memorial Hospital, 1993 to 2008
• Member, Board of Directors, Rogers Memorial Hospital, 1990 to Present (and participation on various standing committees)
• Treasurer of Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1995 to 2001, Board Member 1994 to 2003
• Wisconsin Hospital Association “Trustee of Year” 2008
• Member, Business Advisory Council, and Marketing Committee, Adoption Resources (formerly Special Needs Adoption Network), 1997 to Present; Member, Board of Directors, 1999 to Present