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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Expand the footprint of Dor-Val Mfg., in the Mid West, covering MI, IL, IN, OH, WI, MN and North and South Dakota. Hunt for new accounts and farm existing ones.Work closely with designers, dealers and end users and keep them up to speed on all things Dor-Val. Follow up before and after the sale.Team with customer service, accounting, and logistics to insure seamless transactions involving quoting, communicating, shipping and installation.Develop and present overview presentations, marketing materials, digital posts and eblasts.

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

-Develop strategy in conjunction with assigned rep groups to accomplish growth goals-Hire, train, encourage, motivate, and collaborate with independent rep groups to occupy mindshare-Present Hekman Contract as a furniture solution to A & D firms, Dealers, and End Users-Exhibit Hekman Contract furniture solutions at Regional/National trade shows and events -Collaborate with upper management and marketing manager to create/develop marketing message, initiatives, and concise communication to rep force and customers-Promote product innovation from field to new product development team; resulted in REVEAL Memory Care casegood line/Memory Case, Hospitality Station, accent table line-Champion continuous improvement in all areas-Utilize CRM to capitalize on lead generation and follow up-Managed Fabric Program (graded in vendor partners) – delegated to marketing in 2017

Holland, Mi

-Pursue new dealer account opportunities generated by our corporate website, industry exhibits, and marketing campaigns; expand International markets in UK, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.-Create marketing themes for trade show exhibits including booth design, interactive PPT presentation and loop, CD’s, printed materials, giveaways, and website promotions.-Participate in industry trade show exhibits; direct follow up on all website and trade show leads. -Provide essential market data for sales forecasts, market strategies, and engineering team.-Initiate and lead project management program for nine Electronic Engineers.-Educate end users on product technology and software solutions.-Calculate detailed quotes and orders for existing and potential resellers.-Serve as a trustee on Fleetwood’s Employee Stock Ownership Board.

Holland, Mi

-Break-out speaker for ESOP Association – Michigan Chapter 2007 & 2008.-Responsible for all corporate communication: weekly newsletter, press releases, and company PowerPoint presentations.-Created and chaired e3 Team (ESOP, Education and Enthusiasm) which championed the concept of employee ownership among Fleetwood’s “Team-Member Owners”.-Planned and executed quarterly company-wide meetings, company picnics, Christmas Celebration, Service Awards, and Fleetwood@50 celebrations.