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Lead strategy and implementation of a Product Information Management (PIM) system enabling internal resources to search the global automotive fastener portfolio and identify potential solutions to meet customer needs.

Frankfort, Il

Manage the knowledge, internal sharing, and external marketing of the automotive OEM fastener portfolio. Establish the vision, plan, and goals for Marketing and Commercial Engineering resources.• Inform business strategy through a deep, objective understanding of the product portfolio, the competition, and the market; key tools include portfolio analysis, SWOT analysis, industry analysis (Porter's), and a competitive intelligence framework.• Evaluate and advise on adjacent market growth opportunities.• Lead marketing initiatives and tool development. Demonstrated and established importance of Marketing Communication (MarCom) in the value selling process; hired Communications Designer.• Provide oversight and direction of Commercial Engineering management in North America. Strengthen alignment and collaboration between the Commercial Engineering and Innovation departments.

Glenview, Il

Developed market intelligence and evaluated opportunities from innovation pipeline to advance long-range plan initiatives. Identified and evaluated technologies for investment and to manage potential business disruption. Conducted customized workshops to train business units in customer need-based market research for new product development.• Led team to identify and evaluate technologies to enable mass adoption of electric vehicles, including identifying critical customer needs, developing an array of concepts via a cross-functional team, and identifying other opportunities to monitor for long-term market entry.• Participated in a hand-selected, cross-functional team to determine and develop a business strategy to incorporate sustainable materials (bioplastics). Evaluated companies for potential investment and possible acquisition.• Created technology roadmaps, which identified opportunity white spaces to direct areas of future investment.

Tinley Park, Il

Coordinated overall business strategy and managed daily operations to meet financial and corporate objectives. Led and coached personnel in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales, as well as material, planning and logistics. Interacted with customers to determine their needs, develop product definitions, and identify business opportunities. Prepared product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market. Developed and presented short- and long-range business strategies and budgets to upper management. Implemented strategies at business level. Performance measured against annual and long-range budgets.• Developed and led cross-functional team for new product ideation, design and development, resulting in value-added solutions with intellectual property rights for products.• Successful in forging relationships at suppliers and customers, reducing costs and increasing new business opportunities.• Employed strategic negotiation skills to manage and moderate vendor costs, resulting in better margin protection.• Utilized continuous improvement, 5S, and ITW’s lean manufacturing and business simplification toolbox.• Implemented formal safety programs and improved safety awareness.• Experience with ISO 9001 and OSHA audits.

Managed multiple cradle-to-grave engineering and manufacturing projects. Coordinated engineering activities through design, prototype, and high-volume mass production phases. Created CAD models and detailed drawings. Conducted technical studies. Identified and implemented assembly methods and equipment. Ensured product compliance with customer and government specifications.• Tested over 20 specialized mechanical components and products.• Controlled project expenditures within budgetary constraints.• Interfaced with suppliers and customers at engineering, manufacturing and sales levels. • Worked closely with manufacturing and automation personnel to improve production quality and efficiencies.• Led teams to methodically solve problems through a formalized corrective action process.

Mba, Entrepreneurship

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

• Option in Bioengineering • Thiokol Award for Excellence in Engineering Design, Fall 1996 • The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation.