Hi there, I'm Danielle Lum, and when people need effective solutions to frustrating problems, they turn to me. With more than 30 years of experience in branding, community relations, special events, employee relations, direct mail, fundraising, marketing, and more, I have the expertise needed to tackle any challenge that comes my way. As a Branding Specialist, creativity and strong relationships with top suppliers are the foundation of my expertise, and it helps me to develop programs, select products, and create innovative solutions that set my clients apart from the competition.
When I'm not working, you can usually find me spending quality time with my furry family members - all of my children have four feet and furry tails!
I also love traveling to beautiful locations around the world, learning about other cultures, and capturing stunning landscapes through the camera lens.
Outside of this, I am also an enthusiastic supporter of the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball team. I'm honored to have been elected as the Secretary of the Booster Club and enjoy contributing to the team's success however possible.
Being a proud Rotarian is a significant part of my life where I've had the opportunity to enact change in my community and in the world. My involvement has allowed me to travel to destinations like Myanmar and Taiwan, working on projects that include building bathrooms, libraries, and teaching English to locals. Likewise, I've spearheaded local initiatives like providing backpacks and school supplies to students, conducting clothing drives, organizing food distributions, school beautifications, and environmental clean-up events.
In addition to my professional accomplishments, I'm also an avid fiction writer with a passion for storytelling. Over the past 10 years, I've participated in NaNoWriMo which resulted in completing 10 novels. This has allowed me to flex my creative muscles and approach branding and marketing challenges with a fresh perspective.
I am a graduate of The Kamehameha Schools, Drake University (BA), and the University of Hawaii at Manoa (MPA) and have been recognized with various commendations and local and national awards for my professional and community work. All that is great, however, my proudest accomplishment is having a story I wrote about my Mom included in a Chicken Soup for the Soul book.
If you're looking for a branding specialist who can deliver effective solutions and help take your company to the next level, I'm here to help. With my years of experience, creativity, and passion for storytelling, I'm confident that I can help you achieve your goals and make a positive impact in your industry.
It’s always been about the American Dream for Larry Zavadil, Founder and CEO. His passion to create opportunities, take chances, make choices and help others inspired him to begin his forms distribution company (American Business Forms) in the basement of his home in Glenwood, Minnesota. From this humble beginning and with his vision, Larry has seen his company grow from a small distributorship into an industry leader.
In 2000, we changed our name to American Solutions for Business and became employee-owned – empowering employees and sales associates to make decisions while securing our path for the future. American has sales associates and support staff throughout the United States, doing business in 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. American's business concept is simple – we empower and support qualified sales professionals who provide customers with the highest degree of service and satisfaction.
We believe in relationships – people buy from people and American is committed to the balanced blend of technology, products and people.
Since its foundation, American Solutions for Business has evolved into a leading distributor of print, promotional products, office supplies, eCommerce and marketing solutions. As a customer-driven company, our mission is to provide solutions that streamline business processes, enhance productivity and increase creativity while reducing client costs. As a valued customer, you’ll become part of our family. With over 15,000 suppliers and 900 sales associates and support staff, American is your connection to a solid network of people and possibilities.
At American, we believe in proactive, customer-driven business relationships, operating with a single layer of corporate management. This reduces overhead and enables our customers to enjoy greater value per purchasing dollar. Many distributors have levels of approval and management that an associate must work through to service the customer. At American, our Sales Associates are empowered to work directly with our manufacturing partners to develop the best solution for our customers.
A marketing strategy is never complete without the added exposure that promotional products provide. Choose from nearly a million products that display your brand identity and suit your company’s objectives. From pens to electronics, American Solutions can tailor a promotional program that seamlessly integrates with your marketing campaign. We can help tell your unique story through promotional products that work.
Promotional Products Work!
American provides premium gifts tailored to the corporate marketplace with fresh ideas that are unconventional and creative. Gift trends are ever-changing, and we’ve got our finger on the pulse. Our product mix is designed to pack a punch – aligned with the most prestigious retails brands & styles that are current and on trend, we deliver gift programs that are meaningful and memorable. We procure high end products for incentive programs, destination trips, conferences, virtual meetings, recruiting, welcome kits, employee rewards, and customer loyalty. We create the perfect intersection of fabulous and functional, while remaining within your budget.
Our Core Belief
We are in the business of creating great memories. A product alone is not important as the experience it cultivates. Coupling innovative packaging with thoughtful products, we will help you successfully deliver your message in a way that wows your recipients!
We have full time staff who source products both domestically and globally, so whether you need a blanket from Northern California or Murano glass from Italy, we have you covered.
Our goal is to put your mind at ease and lighten your load. Let us make your life easier. Here how we can help with your next meeting or event:
Selecting the contents and packaging materials of your kit is only part of the process. Getting the kits assembled and shipping them off to their final destinations is where you really need a partner like American. We handle every step of the kitting process from identifying and ordering the packaging and contents to securing the components in our warehouse to assembling and shipping out your kits. Our team will put our expertise to work for you to ensure that your kits arrive in pristine condition at their final destination and make the desired impact for your brand.
American has a full interactive proprietary eCommerce system called ACES. Part of our strength is our flexibility to build a system that meets your specific needs. With developers, graphic designers and website maintenance staff on-site at our home office, American can continuously make timely adjustments to customer’s sites.
American associates serve clients in a variety of markets including construction, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail. Our home office has subject matter experts on staff in the following vertical markets:
Automotive
Education
Financial
Franchises
Government
Healthcare
Our strong relationships with several top group purchasing organizations means cost savings for your organization. If you are a member of a GPO, we make it easy to find exactly what you need, while ensuring that you receive discounts and other lucrative benefits that come with your membership. We have a team of GPO specialists at our headquarters who are dedicated to educating and guiding our customers through the purchasing process.
