Craig Pote Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

455 E Eisenhower Pkwy #300, Ann Arbor, Mi 48108

Founded a business management consulting company; focused on providing process and resource optimization services, go-to-market and competitive business strategies, innovative and novel business solutions, and project management. * Spearheaded day-to-day operations, client conversion, and public relations.* Supported organizations and individuals in optimizing business performances all while generating economic growth.* Grew the company’s market presence by defining and leading marketing strategies and long-term business visions.* Delivered a requirement-roadmap for ‘CE-mark’ approval, the last step to facilitate European market penetration.* Supported C-level executives in business-critical situations including submission for venture capital investments.

Dearborn, Mi

* Slashed business expenses by $3.5M by identifying & implementing internal process improvement initiatives/strategies.* Reversed underperformance in 4 states by managing out underperforming managers and through strategic leadership.* Promoted to Team Lead within 6 months leading teams of 15+ managers, technicians, and supervisors at 7 factories.* Absolved Delaco Steel Corp of $1M in customer chargebacks by leading a strategic internal & customer process review.* Reduced factory consumable costs by 22% and SKUs by 25% by renegotiating vendor contracts and eliminating waste.* Revitalized packaging processes and reduced packaging time (30%), waste (20%), and NVA shipment weight (80%).* Standardized corporate performance metrics to align disparate subsidiary units to achieve organizational benchmarks.* Directed 300+ hours of greenfield R&D, slashed customer discrepancies by 9%, instrumental in attaining ‘Q1’ Quality Certification.

Proviso (Il) Locomotive Facility

* Instituted the ‘Genset’ Locomotive Reliability Enhancement Modification (GENREM) initiative. * Established the production schedule, prototyped modifications, streamlined processes, presented results to the CMO.* Reduced lead times for critical and specialty components by 29 days/61% by using local suppliers and machine shops.* Recognized for continuously exceeding performance benchmarks in all key areas (i.e. speed, accuracy, and volume).* Toyota Way training: LEAN/Six-Sigma, 5S, 8D problem solving, VSM, Standard Work, JIT Inventory, and Safety.

Everett Washington

* Maintained a suite of 46 LOS and SATCOM transceivers during 2 deployments with 99.8% operational reliability.* Delegated maintenance tasks to 27 staff who maintained 1,250 pieces of equipment at a 99.7% readiness rating.* Supervised 61 individuals and ensured seamless operation of 56 systems in the Exterior Communications department.* Managed a multimillion-dollar budget and completed operations 4 months early and $450,000 under the budget.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Strategy

* First Place Award: PharmaSIM brand management marketing competition. * Delivered a market penetration strategy for an Israeli startup &.

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Engineering, Completed, Cum Laude

* Awarded the 2015 UM Entrepreneurial Excellence Award (Crawford Award) including cash stipend. * Mars Rover Design Team – Principal.