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About John F. Mehrmann
John Mehrmann is CEO of
Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. Zylog is a leading provider of
IT and Engineering professional services, human capital resource
management applications, and technology solutions with global
delivery capability. Leveraging ISO 9001:2000 certified
processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the
largest professional talent databases, Zylog is dedicated to the
progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. In
2009, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, one of the top IT and
Engineering staffing organizations in Canada.
Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd provides IT and
Engineering staffing services and premier consulting services
augmented by an industry leading applicant tracking system and
contractor career development.
Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is a recognized leader
in onsite, near shore, and offshore delivery of technology
solutions. Leveraging comprehensive expertise in current and
emerging technologies, complimented by experience in legacy
software, and proprietary software to migrate companies from
legacy platforms to proven modern technology. Zylog provides
state-of-the-art proprietary software for field service
management, recycling, banking and finance, consumer
electronics, government, and health industries. Zylog has been
recognized by Information Week a Technology Innovator and by CRN
Fast Growth 100 as one of the fastest growing companies.
For more information on Zylog Systems (Canada)
Ltd, please visit www.Zylog.ca
John Mehrmann is a dynamic,
results-driven professional with more than 20 years of overall
management experience spanning operations, e-commerce, sales,
accounting, customer service, marketing, logistics and training.
John has established a solid reputation for designing and
implementing reliable, repeatable best-in-class business
practices to consistently deliver superior performance and
profitability to shareholders and investors.

As a published author, John’s works
have appeared in numerous trade magazines including Pros
Communications, Reverse Logistics Magazine and Essential
Advantage. He contributed to “101 Great Ways to Improve Your
Life, Volume 3” with such notable authors as Ken Blanchard, Mark
Victor Hansen, Byron Katie and Les Brown. John contributes many
articles for use on web and radio. Electronic copies of these
articles are available at
www.JohnMehrmann.com
As an international speaker, John has
provided insightful presentations to numerous industry events.
He is a sought after motivational speaker and delivers
educational workshops on sales, business and executive
management topics.
John Mehrmann is a member of the advisory committee for
Motivation Education, an education development program designed
to promote social and scholastic advancement through science and
Technology. He is also a Member of the International Coach
Federation, participated in the Global Leadership Forum, and
trained in Six Sigma and Management Innovation. John has been a
member on the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau
of Electronic and Appliance Repairs Advisory Council, and
Industry Information Director, National Electronics Service
Dealers Association (NESDA). John Mehrmann received recognition
in the International Who’s Who of Business Leaders and Sterling
Who’s Who Directory-Executive Edition. He has received the
Certificate of Recognition and Industry Achievement Award
Honors, the NPSC Award of Appreciation, and the USA Certificate
of Appreciation for the Institute of Service Management.
Books / Published Articles
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The Trusted Advocate: Accelerate Success with Authenticity and
Integrity, awarded Publisher’s Choice Award
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The Trusted Advocate: Accelerate Success with Authenticity and
Integrity, awarded Editor’s Choice Award
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Stress and Stones, contributing writer in 101 Great Ways to
Improve Your Life, Volume 3, featured authors
included Ken Blanchard, Marc Victor Hansen, Byron Katie, and
Les Brown
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Article
Environmental Sustainability Revolution, featured
article & contributing writer for January 2009 edition of
National Computrade News
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Article
Make the Competition Irrelevant, featured article &
contributing writer for September 2008 edition of the
Business Intelligence Report
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Article
Reverse Logistics Financial Model, contributing writer
in January / February 2008 edition of
Reverse Logistics Magazine
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Article
Where to Find Loyal Customers, featured article &
contributing writer in November 2007 edition of Essential
Advantage Magazine
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Article
Are You a Carrot, Egg, or Coffee Bean, contributing
writer in November 2007 edition of
Passion for Life Coaching Magazine
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Article
Seeing Green at the End of the Line, contributing writer
in August / September 2007 edition of Reverse Logistics
Magazine
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Article
Seven Strategies to Get Email Under Control,
contributing writer in June 2007 edition of Aubrey
Chamber of Commerce
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Article
A Pragmatic Approach to Partners, cover story & featured
article in March / April 2007 edition of Reverse
Logistics Magazine
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Article
Where to Find Loyal Customers, contributing writer in
January / February 2007 edition of Pros Communications
Awards / Accolades / Committees / Public Speaking Appearances
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2010 Speaker
on Trends in Technology at the Society of Service
Executives
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2010 CompTIA
Service Section Advisory Board
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2010 Speaker
on Green IT at the CompTIA Breakaway Conference
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2009 Speaker
on Navigating Economic Challenges
at RLTS in Las Vegas
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2009
Co-chair CompTIA GREEN IT Committee
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2009
Appointed to the Everest College Network and Security
Specialists Program Advisory Panel
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2008
The Trusted Advocate: Accelerate Success with Authenticity and
Integrity, awarded Publisher’s Choice Award
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2008 Speaker
at the Reverse Logistics Convention, February 2008
Create Your Reverse
Logistics Financial Model
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2008
Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibilities Committee,
RLA
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2008
The Trusted Advocate: Accelerate Success with Authenticity and
Integrity
awarded Editor's Choice Award
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2008 Member
of the Greater Los Angeles Writer's Society

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2008
President’s Club, achieved 185% of Sales Goal (321% increase
year-over-year)
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2007 Man of
the Year Award from the American Biographical Institute
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2007
Continental Who's Who Registry of Business Leaders
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2007
Speaker at the Singapore, Reverse Logistics Trade Show &
Convention, October 2007
Evolve or Become
Extinct, a model to Deliver Expanded Shareholder Value in
Reverse Logistics
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2007
Speaker at the Las Vegas, Reverse Logistics Trade Show &
Convention, February 2007
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2007
President’s Club, achieved 126% of Sales Goal
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2006 Board
of Directors for Motivation Education, K-12 educational
development programs
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2006
Continental Who’s Who Premier Lifetime Achievement Member
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2006
International Coach Federation Member
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2006 612
ABC Radio Brisbane, Australia, Are You a Carrot, an Egg,
or a Coffee Bean?
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2006 Global
Leadership Forum, Tokyo, Japan

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2005
Executive Blueprints, Inc. established
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2004
Sterling Who's Who Business Executives
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2000-05
Bureau of Electronics and Appliance Repairs committee
member,
California Department of Consumer Affairs
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1999
International Who's Who of Professional Business Leaders
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1998
Acknowledgement of Excellence from the NESDA Computer
Committee
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1997 Award
of Appreciation from the National Professional Service
Convention
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1996
Certificate of Recognition from the National Electronics
Service Dealers Association
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1995
Certificate of Appreciation from the USA Institute of
Service Management
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1994 Who’s
Who Global Business Leaders
Career Summary:
Chief Executive Officer
2010-Current Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd
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Zylog is a leading IT and Engineering
Staffing Services, representing premier consultants and
contingent workforce with state-of-the-art application
tracking systems and Human Resource Information Systems
(HRIS)
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Zylog is a leading Technology Solutions
Provider, an ISO 9001 certified provider of Onshore,
Offshore & Near shore technology services.
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Zylog offers
a unique combination of local experience with global
delivery, access, and support
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Zylog
received recognition from Information Week 500 as a top
Technology Innovator
Vice President, Business Development
2008-2009 ZSL Inc
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ZSL Inc offers substantial cost savings and
enhanced performance associated with a secure and
effectively managed global development model. For over 10
years, ZSL Inc has been partnering with a loyal following of
clients seeking to leverage proven delivery methodology, as
well as 24 / 7 access to the very best technical resources
and development tools anywhere.
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ZSL Inc leverages specialized knowledge in
custom enterprise application development, reporting, data
management, administration, and application integration to
assist enterprises in raising service levels, while reducing
costs. ZSL Inc has extensive experience in mobile, wireless,
and web application development.
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In 2007, ZSL Inc was ranked 275 in the VAR
Business 500, and was recognized as one of the 10 Fast
Growth VARs to watch. The ZSL Inc customer base includes
small and medium size companies across a broad range of
verticals, as well as respected leaders in Finance and
Banking, Insurance, Life Sciences, Telecommunications,
Retail, and Manufacturing.
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ZSL Inc opened a new 85,000 square foot
state-of-the-art Global Software Development & Research
Center in the IT Corridor, Chennai, India. The Research and
Development center, named IDEA Lab, focuses on providing
value added R&D support, product development, and
engineering services to solution providers and independent
software vendors around the globe.
Regional Sales Director
2006-2008 Data Exchange Corporation
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President's Club, increased
sales 200%+ for two consecutive years
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Industries: Consumer Electronics, Computer,
Server, Digital Imaging, Projectors, and Medical Devices
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Expertise: Reverse Logistics, Refurbishing,
Depot Repair, Distribution, and Advance Exchange
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Clients: Service Net,
Fujitsu, SIRIUS, HP, Toshiba, FUNAI, Cisco, Apple, Forest
Labs, EDS SABRE, Pearson Education
Director of Service Operations
2002-2006 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc - Computer
Systems Division
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Implemented the first real
time warranty service management and tracking system that
included customer identification of assets, technical
recommendations, associated repair history and spare parts
demand. Real time visibility to work-in-progress, with a
sophisticated advance alert mechanism, enabled proactive
service response.
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Collaborated with UPS
Supply Chain Solutions to reduce DEPOT expense 30%
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Increased Customer
Satisfaction 12%
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Improved Channel Operations
and reduced overall Warranty Expense 15%
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Industries: Computers, Servers, and Digital
Projectors
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Expertise: Service Operations, Warranty
Management, Field Service, and Logistics. Directed
operations for the Authorized Service Provider network in
the United States, Central and South America, as well as
Product Returns, warranty depot, and Field Service support.
National Service Manager
1999-2002 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc - Imaging
Systems Division
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Produced additional revenue
with third party accessory sales, bundled solutions, and
sale of services that contributed in excess of 37% of the
total profit to the division
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Designed and implemented a
parts planning tool that improved fill rate from 50% to 97%,
and reduced inventory 65%
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Designed, developed, and
maintained the web site for the division - sales, service,
and support
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Implemented retail sales
training workshops and computer based training
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Industries: Medical Imaging, CCTV, Security,
DVR, Industrial Imaging, Digital Imaging Devices, and
Digital Projectors
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Expertise: Service Operations, Web
Development, Internet Sales, Sales, Strategic Development,
and Training. Managed service and operations support for the
United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America regions
Operations Manager
1988-1999 SatisFusion / Wood Technologies
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Implemented
state-of-the-art claims processing, auditing, and
integration for the Consumer Electronics Industry
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Implemented integrated
online technical reference, bill of materials, parts
ordering, and account management utilities
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Industries: Third Party Administrator for
Warranty Claims Processing and Extended Service Programs
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Expertise: Operations, Systems and Software
Architecture, Regulatory Compliance, and Network Application
Integration
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Clients: SONY, Hitachi,
Kenwood, Zenith, RCA Thomson, AIG, GE, Zurich, Toshiba,
Olympus, etc
Service Operations Manager
1986-1998 Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc
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Developed and implemented
the strategic plan to consolidate five US Regions into a
centralized facility, automating workflow and processes to
offset a 63% reduction of overall manpower
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Implemented a consolidated
in-house Call Center, IVR, and Agent Software to achieve
return on investment in excess of $1 Million in less than 90
days
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Designed, developed, and
maintained the National Service Division web site and
intranet
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Reduced outstanding
Accounts Receivables balance from 14% to less than 0.05% in
six months
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Industries: Consumer Electronics, TV,
Projection TV, DVD, VCR, Appliances, Satellite, AC, and
Telephony Devices
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Expertise: Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, Call Center, Operations, Web Development, Customer
Service, and Warranty Claims Administration
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