High-level planning and advisory followed through with detailed execution. Focused on product planning, software development, innovation, system architecture, and general management.•Devised next-generation product line platform and technical transition plan while simultaneously maintaining previous-generation products and platforms.•Introduced new products, technologies, and features with successful launches at leading channel partners in Home Improvement, Mass, Club, Sporting Goods… Show more High-level planning and advisory followed through with detailed execution. Focused on product planning, software development, innovation, system architecture, and general management.•Devised next-generation product line platform and technical transition plan while simultaneously maintaining previous-generation products and platforms.•Introduced new products, technologies, and features with successful launches at leading channel partners in Home Improvement, Mass, Club, Sporting Goods, and Online.•Dramatically reduced development and maintenance costs, including cloud infrastructure, while growing the IoT system size and SaaS revenues.•Researched new product categories and product line extensions for strategic growth within defined obtainable boundaries. Show less

Collaborated with department heads to set the business unit goals, revenue targets and drive strategy. Approved all customer programs, pricing, marketing campaigns, product development, etc. Responsibility for the company’s products and services portfolios and overall product development process. Drove the product and software development strategy, product line growth, and expanded product channel placement. Involved with all aspects of the product, marketing and sales process with a heavy… Show more Collaborated with department heads to set the business unit goals, revenue targets and drive strategy. Approved all customer programs, pricing, marketing campaigns, product development, etc. Responsibility for the company’s products and services portfolios and overall product development process. Drove the product and software development strategy, product line growth, and expanded product channel placement. Involved with all aspects of the product, marketing and sales process with a heavy emphasis on profitable innovation.• Profitability- 68% ASP improvement for premium products in key legacy product areas through innovation in design, software and App connectivity.• Connected Car- Moved from a 0% IoT product line to over 50% of the company's portfolio being connected.• Operations- Improved product management performance metrics and business planning tools to simplify the decision-making processes. Show less

This role included overall responsibility and staff for product management globally under the Cobra segment. Reported to the CEO.• Developed over $25M in annual profitable new revenue while capturing market share leadership in emerging product categories.• Managed several key licensing and technology agreements including Apple®, Android™, Harley Davidson®, Army®, Realtree®, TomTom®, INRIX®, etc.• Supported the exit of several non-strategic product categories.• Named in several… Show more This role included overall responsibility and staff for product management globally under the Cobra segment. Reported to the CEO.• Developed over $25M in annual profitable new revenue while capturing market share leadership in emerging product categories.• Managed several key licensing and technology agreements including Apple®, Android™, Harley Davidson®, Army®, Realtree®, TomTom®, INRIX®, etc.• Supported the exit of several non-strategic product categories.• Named in several key issued utility patents in the connected car and mobile communication space. Show less

Added $50M in product revenue responsibilities and directed product management staff for most of the company’s core business. Managed through the recession controlling costs while growing market share and maintaining a profitable top line.• With an initiative to build a long-term technology roadmap, led our team’s interdepartmental participation in UIC Chicago’s cutting-edge Interdisciplinary Product Development Program www.ipd.uic.edu• Hosted recurring executive strategy meetings… Show more Added $50M in product revenue responsibilities and directed product management staff for most of the company’s core business. Managed through the recession controlling costs while growing market share and maintaining a profitable top line.• With an initiative to build a long-term technology roadmap, led our team’s interdepartmental participation in UIC Chicago’s cutting-edge Interdisciplinary Product Development Program www.ipd.uic.edu• Hosted recurring executive strategy meetings ranking and prioritizing the top 5 NPD and new business opportunities.• Introduced award-winning App connected mobile accessory products which were groundbreaking at the time. Show less

Additional responsibilities for new product and category discovery. A dual reporting role to the VP of Product and Sr. VP Marketing & Sales.• Established a structured opportunity funnel.• Initiated and supported the company’s first successful outbound brand licensing campaign.• Established the IP, and resulting issued patents, surrounding the integration of mobile phones with CB and Marine Radios.

Joined Cobra as they planned to enter the marine business. Successfully launched the marine communications product line under the CobraMarine® which is currently positioned with leading market share and distribution in 25+ countries.

Managed product support, US market roadmap input, trade shows, competitive analysis, USA beta program, site LAN/PBX systems, and technical/sales training. Products Included; GPS Accessories for Palm Pocket PC (iPaq), embedded PND products, and boating electronics. Established and maintained the USA market's online direct-to-consumer sales web store. Worked with Brunswich management, after they acquired Navman, to facilitate integration and office location change.

Corresponded with customers and an international network of dealers to solve problems. Supported the sales teams with trade shows and training. Responsibilities included knowing the details of software releases, design principles, equipment operation and interfacing. Developed web content for RighNow® online CRM solution and other OEM partners user forums.

Account management responsibilities included consultation, pricing, custom project specification, quoting, order entry, production scheduling and trade show participation. IT manager for the 20 client internal network. Design/maintenance of the companies two web sites.