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Irving, Tx, Us

Suring, Wi, Us

Started a new product development department owning the entire product life cyclefrom cradle-to-grave. Created product strategy and overhauled product portfolio throughinternal development and external partnerships. Guided marketing and messaging whiletraining the sales team and distribution partners.• Quickly reacted to COVID-19 with out-of-the-box thinking to develop new productsin record time exceeding $1M in sales.• Hired and developed R&D technician to increase development capacity.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, Us

Developed new business in the automotive dealership market selling a highly differentiated,unique CMI supply chain program. Leveraged Strategic Selling by Miller Heiman to closesome of the largest auto dealership groups in the US.• Increased sales by 39% in the first year and 54% in the second year by developingcreative new programs, tailored to specific customer needs, and establishing strategicpartnerships with industry experts.• Traveled across the country presenting, converting, and retaining customers usingconsultative selling and providing white-glove service.• Utilized home-grown CRM software along with industry sources to identify andprospect potential new targets to build a robust pipeline.

Greenville, Wi, Us

Promoted to the furniture group based on past experience to provide expertise in anewly acquired classroom furniture line. Served as product champion and liaison amongstall departments from sales back to the manufacturing facility.• Provided in-depth product market intelligence to exceed revenue targets.

Greenville, Wi, Us

Increased penetration in the Canadian market by adding local manufacturing anddistribution partners. Built relationships with suppliers, secured signed agreements,and managed on-boarding process.• Established partnerships with companies such as 3M Canada, Crayola Canada,and SP Richards Canada.• Grew sales 10% yearly through introduction of new products, filling productline gaps, and adding recognizable brand-name products.

Brillion, Wi, Us

Recruited to develop and lead rebranding initiative of the Gravely commercial productline. Developed 3-year strategic roadmap with tactical business and marketing plans.Executed yearly product launches, marketing collateral, and field training.• Increased market share and doubled sales in four years.• Developed strategic alliance with Polaris Industries that resulted in the launchof the Gravely Atlas, a highly differentiated side-by-side UTV.• Managed, coached, and mentored Associate Product Managers.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Managed a $60 million product portfolio consisting of education furniture for College & University and K-12 markets. Engaged with local sales team members to present product features and benefits to close large projects. Promoted products at trade shows to build brand awareness and develop leads.• Launched a new line of classroom furniture resulting in first year sales of $8M.• Authored and presented business plans for new product development initiatives.• Served as resident product and market expert to internal and external stakeholders.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Managed a $45 million product portfolio consisting of K-12 education furniture, folding tables and chairs.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Pioneered a new role overseeing the entire value stream of production with technical,scheduling, and supervisory oversight. Responsible for daily production schedules,process improvement, hiring, and performance management.• Coached and inspired team of 25 technicians, across three shifts, on the principlesof lean manufacturing and one-piece flow to become the most efficient productcell in the facility.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Responsible for process improvement, product quality, manufacturing efficiency,and new product introductions.• Led value stream mapping activities to reorganize the facility from batch tocellular manufacturing.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Developed and implemented cost saving initiatives greater than yearly salary. Estimated labor time standards in a union manufacturing facility.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial Technology/Technician