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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Drove business results through market driven product development activities. Performed Customer, Market, and Competitive analysis directed at the creation of new product lines, product enhancements, and new market opportunities. Performed proactive analysis of existing product lines to drive product offerings and lifecycle decisions. Identified and interpreted external trends. Responsible for financial analysis and budgeting for new product development and product pricing strategy. Integral part of product marketing/launch strategy and management with sales and marketing Led efforts for product training and sales support for internal and external customers on assigned product line.Directed team of five technical specialists in design and implementation of engines and related components. Duties included planning and budgeting.Expanded product lines from 34 to 387 offerings over a four year time frame resulting in generation of 42% of company’s revenue.Managed multiple projects utilizing Microsoft Project and Lean Manufacturing processes including phase gate/toll gate process.Configured and launched new products to the production group on time and within budget. Ensured successful transition from New Product Development to production.Managed all New Product Development activities including research and development and prototyping to align with corporate strategies, policies and procedures.Identified and negotiated extensively with up to 25 vendors and suppliers. Managed vendor activities during product development process.Managed documentation of all new products developed.

Conducted market and product research for engine families and components to identify new opportunities for business development and growth.Configured and launched new products to the production group on time and within budget. Ensured successful transition from New Product Development to production.Managed all New Product Development activities including research and development and prototyping to align with corporate strategies, policies and procedures.Identified and negotiated extensively with up to 25 vendors and suppliers. Managed vendor activities during product development process.Managed documentation of all new products developed.Lead and participated in a variety of Lean Manufacturing (Kaisen) events including business processes and shop floor processes.

Diagnosed and repaired on-highway, off-highway, and generator engine problems in an efficient and timely manner.Trained in-house technicians in troubleshooting and repairing electronic enginesServed as technical advisor for dealers, fleets and end-users.•· Strong customer relations and communications skills.

Mini-Mba Program, Business

Mini-Masters, Project Management

Project Management Prep Certificate - University of St. Thomas, Summer, 2009 PMP Certification - In-Process

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