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Victoria, MN, US

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

• Lead the platform value stream for Avionics products on multiple business jet platforms
• Responsible for the cradle-to-grave product lifecycle including development, bid and proposal, scope negotiations, project execution, product support, and obsolescence
• Project budget and P&L responsibilities for multiple development initiatives
• Run two weekly executive-level customer project briefings

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Manage sensors quality program for the three major regional & business jet manufacturers, responsible for Sensors products on about 25% of the civilian aircraft market
• Interviewed and managed onboarding for two new team members
• Lead a diverse, global cross-functional team through rigorous quality investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions for unit returns and report findings to key customers
• Identify and drive quality improvement initiatives for sensors products
• Helped with ISO-9100 audit preparations for a significant manufacturing site and led the 2022 Sensors Enterprise Quality audit
• Present results, forecasts, and quality improvement plans to the Executive Leadership Team twice monthly

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Project Manager for the creation of a $20M aftermarket spares and accessories program for the Det-Tronics division of Carrier, utilizing both direct and distributed go-to-market approaches
• Managed the creation and launch of 16 improved components for industrial fire and gas safety systems
• Product manager for 6 accessory product lines responsible for $10M in annual sales across 1,500 part numbers
• Helped craft an aftermarket service and support program with initial proposals aimed at securing $5M in annual recurring revenues
• Led efforts that achieved a 36% cost reduction on key components by negotiating directly with suppliers while orchestrating a cross-functional team including supply chain, engineering, finance, and product certification
• Created and managed multiple global sales campaigns which drove 28% aftermarket sales growth

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Led pricing strategy development for the MN and NC site integration in collaboration with value stream leads, repair centers, and other stakeholders to increase pricing efficiency, strategy, uplift, and process.
• Responsible for supervising pricing development, approval, and maintenance of over 100,000 pricing records across multiple market channels for over 680 customers.
• Created and managed several simultaneous sales campaigns valued at over $70 million, leveraging a global team, with the sole responsibility over the Asian and African aftermarket and a leading role in distribution.
• Generated, negotiated, and ensured proper execution of over 100 proposals and contracts for aircraft components
• Analyzed and tracked key business metrics identifying emerging competition to aggressively pursue recapture candidates valued at over $10 million in sales and presented business proposals to leadership
• Managed the creation of the catalogs in collaboration with various aftermarket channel leads, ensuring appropriate gross margins, a competitive pricing strategy driving approximately $3 million in annual pricing uplift

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Launched and managed eight global sales campaigns for aircraft components
• Drafted multi-million-dollar contracts and proposals for over 60 major global airlines
• Helped craft a 15-year sales plan for key product lines
• Performed research and competitive analyses to understand the aircraft sensor market

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I worked directly with clients, and managed the store when the owner is not present. I have become proficient in basic jewelry repair and evaluation skills.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Launched and managed eight global sales campaigns for aircraft components
• Drafted multi-million-dollar contracts and proposals for over 60 major global airlines
• Helped craft a 15-year sales plan for key product lines
• Performed research and competitive analyses to understand the aircraft sensor market

New York, New York

I actively participated in the entire item lifecycle process for Saks.com, including sample management, the photo studio, item setup, and finally the site QA process. I helped evaluate the top 9 Kaufhof stores in Germany for growth potential after their acquisition, and participated in meetings on real estate profile expansion in Germany.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Through nearly four years of working at Toys "R" Us, I became proficient in all major areas: front end, sales, and back of house. I also worked as general service lead.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management And Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Sigma, Men's Lacrosse Goalie & community outreach chair

Education record

Activities and Societies: Public Forum Debater and Team Captain, Men's Lacrosse Goalie