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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Salt Lake City, Utah

Reporting to the COO, the Director Revenue Retention works across departmental boundaries, identifying significant product and process cost savings opportunities, assisting department heads with cost control planning, execution, and cost savings reporting. The primary role is to properly align people, process, and goals to increase efficiencies across the company, and at the same time reduce cost and increase profitability. Directed projects that resulted in $112M in cumulative savings… Show more Reporting to the COO, the Director Revenue Retention works across departmental boundaries, identifying significant product and process cost savings opportunities, assisting department heads with cost control planning, execution, and cost savings reporting. The primary role is to properly align people, process, and goals to increase efficiencies across the company, and at the same time reduce cost and increase profitability. Directed projects that resulted in $112M in cumulative savings 2015-2017. President’s Award recipient 2017, recognized for directly effecting a cultural change in the corporation. Completed Lean Six Sigma Project Management Green Belt certification Feb. 2020. Show less

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Responsible for complete product life cycle management and P&L for the Zagg Keyboard product line. Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Design, created a series of Apple/Samsung tablet keyboards for manufacture in Asia. Implemented rigorous internal BOM management process to reduce costs by as much as 30% over 12 months, dramatically increasing margins and market competitiveness. Reduced manufacturing lead times and component obsolescence by implementing a common… Show more Responsible for complete product life cycle management and P&L for the Zagg Keyboard product line. Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Design, created a series of Apple/Samsung tablet keyboards for manufacture in Asia. Implemented rigorous internal BOM management process to reduce costs by as much as 30% over 12 months, dramatically increasing margins and market competitiveness. Reduced manufacturing lead times and component obsolescence by implementing a common components initiative. Designed and Patented the Zagg Pocket, an innovative, portable, Bluetooth smart phone keyboard. Promoted to Director of Revenue Retention in order to expand cost management processes throughout the company. Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Founder/President, RED Electronics, LLC, a product development house specializing in sport watch design and manufacturing. RED offers complete, turnkey product design, hardware/software development, and manufacturing sourcing on behalf of our client base.

Founder of SI USA, manufacturer of heart monitors and cycle computers for the Cycling and Health & Fitness markets.As President directed all aspects of the business, from proprietary product design, in-house software specification, offshore manufacturing, marketing and sales. Product was distributed in over 20 countries worldwide, with offices in the US and Europe. Over 20 years of experience in the Cyclng and Sports markets, with a focus on product development and marketing. Sold SI USA assets… Show more Founder of SI USA, manufacturer of heart monitors and cycle computers for the Cycling and Health & Fitness markets.As President directed all aspects of the business, from proprietary product design, in-house software specification, offshore manufacturing, marketing and sales. Product was distributed in over 20 countries worldwide, with offices in the US and Europe. Over 20 years of experience in the Cyclng and Sports markets, with a focus on product development and marketing. Sold SI USA assets to Bell Sports Dec. 2004, and assisted with asset integration through Dec. 2005. Show less