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North Canton, OH, US

KAG is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico. KAG operates out of approximately 300 terminal and satellite locations throughout North America. We are the only independent carrier with a nationwide.

Akron, OH, US

As part of our entrepreneurial approach across our portfolio, lead/grow a recent acquisition through early stage stabilization and growth:* Brought the company to positive revenue status after two years of six figure losses* Personnel movement leading to record sales quarters* Revitalized technical development through personnel change and focusing the.

Akron, Ohio, US

In addition to the responsibilities listed below: * Provide oversight oversight and accountability for company-wide P&L managers as well as shareholder reporting * Coordinate/facilitate major company pursuits and acquisitions, including an overall SBIR process

Akron, Ohio, US

With a shift in focus late 2019, Metisentry re-branded as The SaaS Factory, focusing exclusively on SaaS product acquisition, investment, and development.SaaS Factory is a premier software architecture and development company specializing in the acquisition, development and maintenance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms. Headquartered in Akron, OH.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

As part of the Executive Management team, help drive growth, project quality and customer satisfaction through: A comprehensive and coordinated approach to Customer Satisfaction/Experience Creating and managing value-added partner and outsourcing relationships Improving internal operations and procedures for efficiency and profitability Constantly.

NVEST Midwest helps people, programs and opportunities find each through our core skills of translating and connecting, with a niche focus on early stage and R&D markets.Previously, we have worked with Midwest-based companies raising $500K-5M, helping them to make vetted, personal connections to funders and strategic partners where a mutual fit is.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Primary responsibility is support of the Ohio Federal Research Network (www.ohiofrn.org). The purpose of the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) is to organize and resource collaborative research initiatives within the Research University System of Ohio that align with and support priority mission requirements at Ohio’s federal labs, while partnering with.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

• In a position funded by the State of Ohio, provide programs, services and facilities to early stage, high-growth potential technology entrepreneurs throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Ongoing Incubator program management and leadership. Created a new brand and regional value proposition to reinvigorate stalled program. Ongoing development of a portfolio of programs & services in support of incubator.
• Assist early stage entrepreneurs in all stages of growth, from initial business planning through capital acquisition and growth planning.
• Recognized regional expert on presentations and “the pitch”.
• Established a newsletter for the incubator currently with over 450 subscribers; open rates regularly in excess of 40%.
• Established ProtoTech in 2014. This pitch competition, focused exclusively on product-centric startups, had 150+ registrants in its first year with cash awards of $20,000+. Post event satisfaction survey generated a.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

• Proactive accountability for infrastructure, security, telecommunications, applications management and web properties.
• Business Process involvement at the request of Senior Management, typically around problem resolution.
• Company procedures and policies creation.
• Managed two website overhauls on time and on budget. In support of a company re-branding, and with little notice, managed the creation of a new website in less than one month.
• Selection and implementation of a new phone system. The project was implemented on time and without customer interruption. Telecommunications re-architecting during the process increased capacity and resiliency while.
• By special request of the President, and following four previous unsuccessful attempts, developed and implemented a Business Continuity Plan.

Paris, France, FR

• Facilitated business unit growth through client support and management, and new account acquisition.
• Managed a $3M - $5M project base, primarily in the manufacturing sector.
• Creation of new Service Offering – Sales Process Effectiveness; delivering sales value chain consulting. Initial cold call script generated 50% callback levels.
• Participated in local, national, and international work teams charged with developing and expanding technology solutions to client business problems. This included subject matter areas of Inter- and Intra-nets, Data.
• Balanced technical, political and commercial aspects of opportunities to mutual satisfaction of client and Sogeti

Paris, France, FR

• Technology review and organizational assessment for non-profit organization.
• Managed the implementation of an enterprise E-Mail switch. When first vendor solution proved not viable, managed the exit of the vendor while fast-tracking a search for a new solution.
• Led an EDI standards initiative. As a result of the project, the client estimated development time was streamlined by over 25%.
• Developed a team selling program involving on-site consultants and account management, resulting in near 100% increase in business over one year.

Akron, OH, US

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