Highly motivated, results-oriented marketing executive offering outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills. An enthusiastic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and a continuous improvement mindset. A dedicated self-motivator with a strong work ethic honed during a boyhood spent on Iowa farms. An astute planner with an eye for product innovation and development based on customer needs and global market trends. An energetic, forward-looking manager with a proven track record for corporate branding, product management and global marketing.NOTABLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS•Led a 55 person Sales & Marketing team for Business Unit Connect Control & Solutions (CCS) at Danfoss for 5 years, growing revenue by 80% over this period, including absorbing 3 new product lines (RCT (17%), Software, HRC (16%)). Facilitated creation of CCS strategy with CCS Leadership Team, including updated understanding of key value propositions and competitive knowledge.•​Created DM Displays platform strategy, modernizing the Danfoss HMI devices with strong VoC input, which led to the successful launches of DM430, DM700, DM1000 & DM1200 displays - attributing to the 40% of the current Displays’ revenue w/ 400% growth. My VoC activity and global launch processes were seen as a new standard for product launches.•​When Comatrol was formed (new division/brand of Sauer-Danfoss), I created a marketing team, established a marketing budget; developed and trademarked the Comatrol logo and tagline; created the company website and rebranded the new division; including literature, trade shows, videos, social media and sales tools. Aided in the creation of the original Comatrol Way (the company’s vision, strategy and mission statement) in 2010.•​Created the Comatrol High Pressure Portfolio Expansion initiative to build a new platform of products to meet customer needs and follow market trends. Developed a customer survey; analyzed requirements; studied competition; put together a business case; created a roadmap; prioritized product development; and launched and marketed product.•​Established the Comatrol Rhythm of Innovation initiative, resulting in at least 35 new products developed and launched per year. Website: www.comatrol.com/about-us/rhythm-of-innovation•​Created, managed, marketed and trademarked EasyValve®, a sales tool developed to increase Comatrol's speed to market. The software is designed for custom manifold solutions, allowing customers to get exactly what they want the first time, thus reducing prototype cycle time by 50 percent.