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Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Waukesha, Wisconsin

• Design and facilitate sales of lighting control systems working with specifiers, engineers, end-users, distributors, and contractors to ensure project needs and code requirements are met• Coordinate with outside control sales and lighting teams to ensure efficiency and consistency in design lead to sales opportunities• Ensure lighting controls are quoted correctly for the customer and profitably for the company• Provide control system design and layout drawings for specified and design/ build projects• Provide design assistance and technical support for customers' design and installation needs• Engineer custom solutions to solve unique problems

Verona, Wi

Sold Company to partner Coach in April 2020As a USA Triathlon certified coach, I provided triathlon, swim, bike, and run coaching to athletes of varying abilities. I provided detailed and personalized training plans to experienced and new athletes both local and remote.

Middleton, Wi

Working for a multinational company I developed long-term product strategy, planned and executed product launches, developed and managed outward digital and print marketing initiatives, and indirectly managed a team of product managers to facilitate growth for more than 10 core product lines into architectural lighting markets. Building strong customer relationships was critical in building market and competitive knowledge to sustain aggressive company growth.• Oversight of product roadmap and development strategy for assigned segments, working directly with sales, marketing, and R&D to ensure all product and customer needs are accounted for.• Utilized data from market research to identify new sales opportunities, products, and services to create value for customers and profitability for the company leading to doubled revenue over the first three years.• Planned and executed successful product launches for the defined market segments.• Managed communication with end-users, resellers, specifiers, and sales to develop strong relationships• Defined and maintained product positioning, including evolutions as products changed life cycles• Defined and oversaw the creation of all printed and digital promotional materials• Served as a source of in-depth market, product, and competitive knowledge for sales and project groups• Trained and indirectly supervised product management staff for the architectural lighting division• Presented product and concept information to internal and external customers• Developed and maintained an online sales (B2B) program for customers• Created year-over-year revenue growth and profitability within the segment

Middleton, Wi

As a product manager, I drove requirements for the development and maintenance of specified architectural control, commercial lighting, networking, and integration products. Product lines included the Unison Paradigm, Mosaic and Echo, and Echoflex Product lines as well as Networking and Interoperability of the companies entire product portfolio. I ensured the features required for new market growth were met so that growing sales targets could be achieved. Development and delivery of training for internal sales, service, and projects teams for new products were common. I also worked to help coordinate non-standard product needs for custom applications. • Developed and recommended product strategy based on market research working with the market manager, resulting in three new product platforms over four years• Served as the customer champion on development teams for new and existing products• Participated in the design and implementation of market research events supporting product development• Served as a source of in-depth product knowledge for the salesforce and performed key product demonstrations and training• Worked with manufacturing and engineering teams to assure quality, delivery, and profitability standards• Monitored the cost of production, profit margins, quality, and sales performance to optimize product pricing throughout the product lifecycle

Middleton, Wi

I oversaw the development and marketing of specified architectural and commercial lighting control products throughout the product's life cycle. I was initially hired to directly manage the development of a replacement platform product before my responsibilities expanded to include multiple product lines and projects. I learned and utilized a combination of sales, marketing, management concepts to pair with my technical knowledge to drive product requirements for software and hardware in order to drive revenue growth.

Middleton, Wisconsin

I was responsible to provide oversight of lighting system design and installation for architectural and entertainment system projects in North America. responsibilities included:-System design and layout of simple, one room system to entire building control systems.-Coordination of manufacturing and delivery of custom and standard product-Scheduling and coordination of onsite service personnel-Customer service to Dealers, Distributors, Sales Reps and internal sales staff-Processing and requesting change orders for project changes

Middleton, Wi

Provided cycling-related workshops for the store Triathlon team and the general public. These workshops included maintenance, efficiency, safety, and training methodology.

Middleton, Wi

I provided bike services from simple tune-ups to complete overhauls as a certified mechanic. This work was primarily road and TT bike, with some MTB and commuter work. I also supported the store triathlon team bike needs with bike sales including accessories like technology, power meters, apparel, and upgrades.

I provided lighting design, setup, programming and operation for special events within the park at Disney Hollywood Studios (then MGM Studios). During times when no events were scheduled my role was related to maintenance and daily operation of lighting for scheduled park shows.