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Michigan, United States

Mersen is a $1B global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials of graphite based solutions for many high-tech markets. These markets range from Electronics, Energy, Transportation, Corrosive Chemical and Process Industries, Defense. With more than 50 industrial sites and 16 R&D centers in 35 countries around the world, Mersen develops customized solutions and delivers key products to its clients in order to meet the new technological challenges shaping tomorrow’s world.Mersen Bay City is high tech manufacturing and R&D center focusing on the Advanced Material conversion of graphite, inclusive of ISO molded material. Focused market segments in the Semi Con Compound, Electronics, Aerospace, Process Control, Glass, and many other smaller niche areas. Adding to the core competency of conversion is being specialists in unique and specialized coatings & impregnations to allow our products to be used in harsh chemical and excessive temperature environments. The R&D center allows for the continued quest of cutting edge innovation helping to lead the industries we served.

East Lynne, Missouri

FilterPro is a leader in the manufacturing, cleaning and reconditioning of baghouse, dust collector, industrial and liquid bag filters. We are based in the greater Kansas City, Missouri area. FilterPro is a solutions-based company, focused on the customer's needs and issues to ensure they receive the product, service and information they need for the best possible solution. The manufacturing process and products are provided at the highest quality always with the customer's needs placed first. FilterPro uses industry-leading methodology in the cleaning and reconditioning of industrial, baghouse, and dust collector filters. We utilize EPA Certified Green chemicals, a wet and dry cleaning process and a quality system to ensure a great customer experience. This superior service also saves you 40-60% in the total life maintenance cost of the filters, ultimately savings hundreds and even thousands of dollars annually. We are also a Goyen distributor, offering the full range of offered products.

Kansas City, Kansas Area

WireCo World Group is a $850M+ company that is the world's leader in manufacturing, engineering, and distributing wire, wire rope, synthetic rope and electromechanical cable. $200M+ of the revenue is generated out of engineered / value added products that are incorporated into both synthetic and wire rope product along with a set of specialized products in its portfolio. The company is delivering products to every continent and has markets in No/So America, Western & Eastern Europe, Asia, Russia, FSU, Africa and the Middle East.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

WireCo World Group is a $850M+ company that is the world's leader in manufacturing, engineering, and distributing wire, wire rope, synthetic rope and electromechanical cable. $200M+ of the revenue is generated out of engineered / value added products that are incorporated into both synthetic and wire rope product along with a set of specialized products in its portfolio. The company is delivering products to every continent and has markets in No/So America, Western & Eastern Europe, Asia, Russia, FSU, Africa and the Middle East.

Penang, Malaysia

Headed up a start-up company in Malaysia for Amphenol's AAIO ( group is $350M in Commercial Aerospace and Military market ). Responsible for assembling the legal company start up along with the marketing, sales, operations and financials, while continuing the responsibilities of the Chinese acquisition. ► Led global cross-functional teams for multiple projects to develop a DLA / NAVAir QPL site in Southeast Asia. ► Developed the sales and marketing, operations and business structures to support the Greenfield start-up.

Guangzhou China

Restructuring & Turnaround | Profit Creation |Technology Implementation | Global SourcingInstalled as the General Manager to turnaround a declining business unit with negative profit margins and produced a productive and profitable business within 12 months. This was accomplished by strategically and tactically refocusing marketing/sales efforts, diversifying product portfolio and changing to global market approach. Retooled the engineering talent & tools, improved operational capabilities both in CapEx and talent and increased the global sales force capabilities. Directed Marketing & Sales and Engineering teams in North America, Europe, and Asia and exercised and fully responsible for Operation & Finance for the company including authority for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and plan execution. DELIVERED OPERATIONAL TURNAROUND:►Increased controls, improved service, and reduce costs ►Brought in key players in engineering, operations, and restructured the senior management team, to achieve maximum talent base.►Developed and implemented a 5-year plan in 2008 to replace 85% of revenue and develop $20M in 5 years. ►Broke open untapped international markets including North America, Europe, and Asia and delivered sales growth with a CAGR of 30%. STRATEGIC PLANNING & OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP: ►Implemented and executed a global engineering and manufacturing strategies. ►Developed a new vision, strategy, and business model; built sales & marketing infrastructure from ground up.►Drove commercial launch of technology shifts.►Reduced operating costs 31% annually, salary 26%, overtime 44%, and improved productivity by more than 63%.

Guangzhou, China

M & A | Sales & Marketing Leadership |Cost Control |Best Practices ►Acquisition and Integration leader for Sincere Flex Circuits – assigned to integrate Sincere’s management team into Amphenol’s culture.—Dealt with all governmental contracts and negotiations for Amphenol’s new business.—Started an International Sales Effort with staff in North America and Europe supported by Sincere. —Built and replaced old facility with a new 140,000-sq. ft. building.—Obtained the Sincere license and got full approval for the Amphenol Environmental License in Panyu, China – dealt with all political and regulatory issues.

Nashua, Nh

Oversaw and managed daily operations and company expansion of 2 manufacturing facilities in North America and led, coordinated, and drove cross-functional team efforts to deliver revenue generation and bottom-line profits. Managed a $15M operating budget and more than 100-person cross-functional team with 8 direct reports.KEY SUCCESSES AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:►Delivered a 9% increase in efficiency and 14% in productivity. ►Improved scrap rate from 19.8% to 9.2%, reducing lead times for complex projects by more than 50%.

Vernon Hills, Il

Product Innovation | Sales & Marketing Leadership | Profit Creation | Best Practices ►Managed sales team of seven engineers and a product manager to drive $12M in annual revenue stream. ►Provided support and transition of Mexican and Malaysian manufacturing of $30M in annual sales.

Vernon Hills, Il

Product Innovation | Cost Control | Profit Creation ►Led, managed, and provided support for the transition of Mexican and Malaysian manufacturing with $30M in annual sales.

Gurnee, Il

Product Innovation | Cost Control | Profit Creation ►Responsible for managing the process engineering activities of the three high run encoder lines accounting for $32M in sales.

Lincoln, Ne / Tijuana Mexico

Lean Manufacturing | Market Positioning | Operational Efficiency ►Executed improvements for manufacturing engineering operations for CIMEX, with $35M in sales. Implemented lean manufacturing improvements at all levels of the organization. ►Achieved breakthrough results by analyzing data from various perspectives to develop and implement comprehensive action plans.

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Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Engineering