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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

LUTZE Designs, Manufactures, and Markets premium cable, connectivity, and control solutions for industrial automation and transportation markets. Specializing in flexible and continuous flexing industrial control, power, and network cables for various factory floor automation applications. www.lutze.com www.driveflex.com

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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

NAI Group provides value added solutions for high technology OEM's in the telecom, data, medical, and industrial markets. Responsible for sales and strategy leading a diverse group of customers and industries with critical applications. NAI's is an extremely agile designer and manufacturer of custom cable assemblies and harness, delivering end-to-end connectivity to the markets we serve.

Southeast Region

Responsible for developing and implementing regional plans to drive growth and capture share within the Interconnect business unit of Eaton's Cooper Wiring Devices. Duties include developing and maintaining agent networks, channel management, and demand creation efforts for end user accounts.

Mid Atlantic

Responsible for developing and implementing channel plans across multi-divisional segments to drive growth and capture share. Channel team was created as an overlay to OEM, Enterprise, and Industrial segments to create focus and increase mindshare within the distribution channel. • Implemented account plans across division segments resulting in 36% YOY increase, $56-million• Developed implementation plans consistent with divisional go-to-market strategies• Implemented process to identify sales funnel targets to leverage with key channel partner funnels• Participated in value stream mapping Kaizen events to determine current state, and develop action plans to achieve a world-class customer experience

Charlotte, Nc

Responsible for account management and demand creation covering North and South Carolina territory for ESD. Activities include targeting end users, architects, consultants, engineering firms, and channel management.• Grew revenue from $6.5-million to $8-million• Managed key channel relationships implementing programs and initiatives of National Account Managers• Successfully leveraged project funnel with key channel partners to drive results and mindshare

Ft. Mill, Sc

Developed and implemented strategic plans consistent with the goals and objectives of the Networking Division; specifically identifying new wireless technologies, equity investments, and potential acquisition targets. Key responsibilities include product development, new product introduction, communications and branding, pricing, and programs.Implemented strategy consistent with phase II of Belden’s wireless initiative. Position reported to the newly created Wireless Business Unit to support the expanded entry into wireless, including the eventual acquisition of the number three market player. Key responsibilities include evaluation of current technology / OEM partner, and due diligence for acquisition recommendation. Upon acquisition, the position was integral to the successful integration specific to the sales, marketing, and channel programs.

Dusseldorf, Germany

Developed and implemented level-one and level-two plans supporting the EMEA Strategic Plan, and aligned marketing activities to deliver on the operating goals of the division. Specific areas of responsibility include managing new product development, product line management, channel programs, marketing communications and branding, pricing / quotation systems, and sales analysis. Position had six direct reports managing a department of sixteen, revenues exceeding $400-million; and reported to the President of Europe.

Dubai, U.A.E.

Managed a staff of two outside sales managers and three inside sales / customer service representatives while residing in territory, Dubai, U.A.E. Position held complete P&L authority for Europe’s MEA region; responsibilities include managing budgets, margins, sales, channel management, marketing, pricing, programs, etc. Trained and mentored sales staff while personally engaging key channel partners on major project opportunities.

Houston, Tx

Successfully managed and directed corporate relationship with Belden’s second largest customer – Kent, Inc., including Kent Electronics, Futronix, Kent Datacom, and KTec. Responsibilities included meeting regularly with senior level executives and department managers to develop and implement sales plans to drive growth. Developed regional and divisional sales readiness tools and marketing plans that leverage a cooperative advertising budget exceeding $400,000.

Greenville, Sc

Territory sales representative covering North Carolina and South Carolina. Responsibilities include OEM, direct cable assembly accounts, end user demand creation and channel management.• Grew revenue from $2.9 Million to $5.5 Million• Presidents Club 2 out of 3 years

Territory sales and channel management responsibility - Georgia, North & South Carolina