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Dover, Nh

VXi was acquired by Jabra in October 2016. My core responsibilities are to the future success of the BlueParrott brand where I continue to drive the hardware and software product direction and development.

Dover, Nh

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, I am currently responsible for the marketing and management of all VXi products and product related programs. Much of my success is founded in a strong understanding of the importance of solution selling and the significance of positioning products as the key for creating new sales opportunities,then educating on how to leverage solutions to create new and meaningful business. A few of my responsibilities, tasks and accomplishments at VXi: • Lead the creation and design of cohesive literature, web, packaging and campaign deliverables• Serve as chief architect on all new product and feature-set launch; timing of key web deliverables, press interaction, training, road shows, print, POP and video• Standardized a new cohesive product pricing, program and promotional calendar process• Overhauled product training program, providing key partners and internal sales with immediate access to product positioning sheets, white papers, webinars, competitive data and other key information• Serves as product development liaison to Chinese vendors, made multiple trips to China • Started software program, including development of PC, Mac, iOS and Android providing better hardware integration with VXi corded and wireless headsets• Invented patented technologies USP# 9,398,361 & USP# 9,413,790 implemented at VXi• Serves as corporate speaker for high profile events, webinars, media spots, podcasts, etc.• Developed and matured multiple revenue-generating partner programs with Avaya, Cisco, Motorola Polycom and others to drive new business opportunities, through an increase in awareness of VXi

Peabody, Ma

Reporting to the SVP of Sales & Marketing, I managed the mobile audio business unit. Drove brand creative, product roadmap, pricing, sales programs, category P/L and awareness, including lead generation, advertising, trade shows, product launch, go-to market strategy and training programs.• Analyzed market research data, including competitor product analysis and customer/user feedback, identified new product lines and/or modifications to existing lines to meet market demand• Developed a new sales approach designed to target the independent retailer. Created trade ads and materials to educate dealers on brand profitability, and sales programs to drive recurring revenue• Designed campaign celebrating our 25th anniversary, developed entirely in-house; literature, website, packaging, displays, tradeshow booth, training materials, and POP—released in Jan ‘09• Developed new amplifier line in under 7 months, delivering 50% growth in the category for 2010• Averaged 20 new products to market per year, within a 6- to 10- month development time window

Peabody, Ma

Managed the development planning for all products in the mobile audio category. Developed packaging design, owner’s manuals and related technical documentation for new/updated products. Defined and created product support documentation. Developed packaging art, user guides and related technical documentation for new/updated products. • Total rebranding, consolidated the look and feel of all products, packaging, literature, web and more • Coordinated product development, maintained bill of materials from concept through to distribution

Peabody, Ma

Developed comprehensive marketing campaigns and collateral materials, including print ads, announcements, brochures, price sheets, promos, tradeshows and press releases: all touch points from trade through to consumer. Focus on integrated solutions, simplified technical writing, illustration, and communication. • Created product materials, including artwork, label sets, and manuals offering a single source for illustrations, technical writing, and layout, lowering costs while increasing speed of delivery

Tempe, Az

Coordinated new product development utilizing both internal and external resources. Managed Technical Department staff and related projects, including development of product manuals, technical documentation, presentations and dealer training manuals. Marketing event and trade show coordinator (average of 5 midsize to large events per year), responsible for all related materials and exhibits. Managed team of 16 sponsored representatives, competing in North American car audio events, including product supply/maintenance, scheduling and assuring contractual agreements were met.

Portsmouth, Nh

Installation and commission based sales of Home, Car Audio and Custom audio products.

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