Using a consultative approach provide strategic planning & resource alignment improve functionality of new projects, business plans, dealer/ distributor networks, logistics for companies seeking to expand into new products or markets. Reduce cost and timeline for product conception-to-market. Highly knowledgeable in material handling , airport infrastructure, ground support equipment, sales, project management, concurrent engineering, product development, contract negotiations domestic and international, and operations management. Excellent presentation, written and computer skills.Open to new opportunities. Contact me at annettedhall@yahoo.com.

Provide research and acquisition support during targeted business expansion into new markets. Resulted in strategic acquisition of a major manufacturing company which successfully closed in 2014.

Promoted within Trelleborg to positions of increased/ diverse responsibility: [This and prior positions noted below by job description and length of assignment.]Noted for using Consultative approach to Develop Complex Client Relationships: Engineering Teams, Sales, Product Development, Project Management in Material Handling, Airport Infrastructure and Military Manufacturers. Achieved an increase of 26% in sales volume during first 18 months in position and consistently averaged 20% over forecast even during slow economic times. Increased market share from zero to $3 million in sales to more than 200 airports in 40 countries worldwide during first 2 years in position.

Strong Mechanical Aptitude, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Develop High Performance Solutions to Complex Applications. Achieved a 50% reduction in replacement and maintenance costs working with major engineering client on a Six Sigma project to determine best solutions for ground support equipment products and asset protection. Improved customer satisfaction by 32% through strategic planning while enhancing profits using existing resources to identify creative solutions to complex industrial applications.

Directing a technical team of eight: Achieved a 28% reduction in timeline developing new products for market through concurrent engineering with major manufacturing clients. Introduced five major new products over a two year period resulting in annual increase in GP of $2 million. Introduced an aviation infrastructure program to improve safety and performance of airport passenger boarding bridges enabling airports to reduce maintenance costs by up to 300% per bridge over average total service life.

Project management targeting non-traditional markets for commoditized parts by spotting market trends and utilizing manufacturing core competencies. Profit margins for these unique opportunities often exceeded company standards by 30% or more, adding $1 million in new sales during the first year.

Manage 3 brick and mortar distribution centers and JIT (just in time) deliveries to regional dealers base. Manage outside sales team, customer service and field service operations. Achieved Co. top rankings for return on sales while maintaining exceptional client relationships.