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Milwaukee, WI, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Selected for overseas contract due to a strong international background in finance, proficiency in two languages, previous residency abroad, and international management experience. The position consisted of a government-assigned role in international agency field communications. Security clearance remains in effect.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Analyzed business restructure opportunities in management consulting services for Midwest SMEs.
• Advised business owners with a minimum of $1M in annual revenue regarding infrastructure opportunities.
• Applied baseline diagnostics using survey methods and value proposition planning, in line with clients' strategic goals for improved process enhancements, operational efficiencies, and growth in functional applications.
• Leveraged primary research with industry benchmarks for maximum effectiveness; facilitated closing strategies.
• Recognized for in-depth workflow analysis, data collection, and internal project management.
• Forged advantageous partnerships in stakeholder engagement; conducted audits of marketing, sales, finance, supply chain operations and human resource areas, for improved results.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Led execution and marketing development of Design House® brand décor products sold to major retail home improvement chains, multi-family direct housing projects, professional builder groups, broad-line MRO distributors, and e-Commerce clients. Championed effective product management with innovative launch plans in building brand equity; adhered to strict.

Southeastern WI

• Managed start-up businesses as regional sales representative for several Midwest companies.
• Increased portfolio by 47% in new client contracts; facilitated direct marketing programs in enterprise content management with integrated software solutions.
• Represented largest healthcare insurers for the 55+ market. Achieved Health, Disability, and Life licensing in the State of Wisconsin, in addition to Long Term Care certification.

Lumberton, NJ

Managed company's $75M portfolio concentrated in plumbing retail and wholesale channels with kitchen/bath distributors, high-end decorative showroom owners, countertop fabricators, and appliance dealers. Determined effective product placement for merchandise platforms, directed national marketing campaigns. Provided rep agencies and full-time distributors.

Kohler, WI

Performed short-term contract at Kohler corporate headquarters with the Retail Channel Faucet group.

Highland Park, IL

Managed company’s $100M Starbucks Coffee account with global account responsibility in strategic management, large-scale international branding initiatives, new product launch, preparation for franchise store openings, and seasonal promotions. Developed financial plans and forecasts, capital investment evaluations, and distribution strategy. Assisted new.