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New business and account responsibility for automakers and key Tier 1 customers globally. Total account value managed from quote to SOP was over $250 million. Products include structural, body, safety and chassis. Proud to have supported all four Martinrea business units (Metallics, Flexible Manufacturing, Fluids and Aluminum) in ever-changing market environment. Started at Martinrea with new business and account responsibility for fluids business globally with Stellantis. Products include fuel & brake chassis bundle lines, fuel filler assemblies, capless and associated stampings. Tier II account responsibility for Valeo and Vitec. Transitioned to GM, resulting in largest structural assembly business award at tthe time (>$250M). Managed commercial activities from quote to award to successful launch across three manufacturing locations. Secured additional incremental business of over $50 million. Transitioned to a growth created sales role for supporting value added assembly, sequencing and industrial segment business unit. Key customers are GM and Ford. Plant locations in Mexico, United States and Canada.

Increased sales margins year over year in customer channels from 6 to 25%. Negotiated commodity price increases. Negotiated numerous commercial agreements that created profitable business from negative margins. Secured first shock program in new market (ZTR mower seats). Added $200K to bottom line with increased military aftermarket business. Secured Gabriel Ride Control unit purchased from ArvinMeritor by OpenGate Capital private equity partners in June 2009. Gabriel Ride Control is the global leader in shocks, struts, steering dampners, and seat suspension systems for the commercial vehicle, military, recreational, agricultural, construction, and automotive aftermarket segments. Account manager for military, construction, agricultural and industrial OE & aftermarket customers.

Well-versed in account management of >$100 million annually for customers in the automotive and military markets. Marketed and secured new programs utilizing emerging technology. Examples include low effort release latching, panoramic sunroofs, door modules and active air suspension. Achieving results while maintaining one-on-one customer relationships.

Secured new business utilizing unique hot stamping technology of >$25 million. Account management expertise drastically reduced open receivables and increased profit margin. OEM customers included Chrylser, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan and BMW. Supervised inside sales/sales engineer.

Customers included General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Isuzu. Key technologies marketed included hydroforming, roll forming and complex welded assemblies. Account management ranged from $60M to $600M.

Primary customer was Ford Motor Company. Key technology marketed was laser welded blanks and systems, precision stampings and assemblies. Company purchased by Magna International in 1998.

Primary customer was Chrysler Corporation. Managed account of $16 million. Reduced outstanding tooling issues from $3 million to $200,000 in