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Detroit, Mi, Us

Auburn Hills, Mi

Auburn Hills, Mi

Responsible for New Business Development for Huppert - US Division.

Northville, Mi

Paragon is a global supplier that specializes in precision machining and aluminum die-casting. They have Manufacturing and distribution centers located in North America and in China. • Senior Account Manager responsible for managing and growing existing accounts (primary Account Manager for ZF, GM, FCA, GKN, and others - approximately 45+ Million in Sales).• Responsible for New Business Development through targeting and pursuing new customers (these include such customers as Detroit Diesel, IFA, Nemak, etc).• Lead responsibility for managing all commercial activities with customers.• Responsible for finding and developing new RFQ opportunities. This involves working closely with customer Purchasing, Engineering, Program and Plant personnel.• Work very closely with customer and internal team members on supporting all launch activities for new programs, as well as, any issues with current production.Accomplishments/Successes:• Lead Commercial Support for launching ZF (A2XX Diff Cases) & FCA JL/JT Jeep Receiver Brackets.• Negotiated several intense price increases with OEM's (6-Speed Tower & A1000 Carriers).• Pursued & secured GM TASL approval for our China Operations which allows Paragon to become a Global Supplier of Aluminum Die-Cast parts for GM.• Secured first time New Supplier code from Detroit Diesel.• Established relationships with IFA-Rotorion Group and secured New Supplier status.

Novi, Mi

Pangeo is a global supplier with manufacturing capabilities from Aluminum Die-Casting, precision machining, stampings, injection molding, to complex assemblies (including Safety Critical transmission components). Manufacturing and distribution centers located in North America, Asia & Europe. • Sales Manager primarily responsible for finding and developing New Business/New Customers.o Includes OEM (Chrysler) and Tier 1 Suppliers (eg – Magneti Marelli, Cummins, JAC Products, SL Automotive, Dayco, Hella, etc).• Responsible for complete process of New Business Development activities (finding potential customers, making initial contacts, securing meetings, presenting Company, etc).• Responsible for managing all quoting activities and coordinating full team involvement (ie – Engineering, Program Management, Operations, etc).• Responsible for managing commercial issues, launch support, and growing “current” customer accounts.• Responsible for negotiating and defining all New Program Awards/Contracts. • Responsible for managing and supporting all New Customer Visits to our Manufacturing facilities in China and Indiana.• Responsible for completing and submitting full Executive Level Reports and coordinating Executive Level involvement in Key Customer meetings as required.Accomplishments/Successes:• Received “First-Time” Supplier Codes and New Business Awards from JAC Products (several aluminum die-cast Roof Rack Support components for GM & Honda; approximately $6 Million in Annual Sales).• Initiated and helped secure “First Time” Supplier Codes and New Business Awards from FCA for both Park Lock Assemblies & Pacifica Arm rests (roughly $4-5 Million Annually). Armrest project involved establishing relationship with Tier-1 source for foam and trim of armrest.• Lead Commercial support for launch activities for above, as well as, new Shifter programs from GM.

Southfield, Mi

MPI• Sales Account Manager for “Top three” North American fine blanking supplier. Responsible for managing over $30M in Annual Sales.• Key accounts include AW (Aisin Automotive), Benteler, Dana, Linamar, MACI, Magna, Metaldyne, Ogura, etc. • Primary Commercial contact for all program issues and pursuit of new business opportunities. Revstone• Sales Account Manager supporting mainly driveline related components - responsible for GM, Chrysler, Dana, AAM, and other OEM customers.• Responsible for Account Management activities including initial RFQ,first “Prototype” deliveries, Engineering support, Commercial negotiations, and Product Launch support.• Managed purchasing activity of “Direct” Purchased Components, Raw Material & MRO items with estimated annual spend of $100+ Million.Eagle Picher • Responsible for managing Tech Center Team activities related to new product launches. • Part of specially selected Management Team hired to help restructure and reorganize Eagle Picher-Hillsdale Automotive Division during Bankruptcy process (Successfully emerged in August 2006).• Directly responsible for and successfully managed $1.1 Million dollar relocation Project of Tech Center group as part of post-bankruptcy relocation plan. Accomplishments/Successes:• Achieved and exceeded 2013 company Sales expectations by more than double first-year targets.• Professionally and efficiently managed very high-level and difficult, price increase negotiations.• Responsible for cost-savings of approximately $750,000.00 in 2011. Negotiated savings incurred while under very difficult business environment.• Successfully managed Tech Center team during relocation of Tech Center facility while downsizing staff by over 75% and maintaining all existing Program Management objectives.• Turned “Prototyping” activities from a Cost Center to Profit Center within 12-months of hire.

Pontiac, Mi (Gm Powertrain Headquarters)

Manage program readiness, procurement, and build execution tasks associated with General Motors International High Feature V-6 engines.Worked closely with GM Engineering on any issues effecting program readiness and product development requirements.Worked closely with General Motors global partners at Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Saab, GM of China, and Holden on various High Feature V-6 engine programs. Includes pre-production and production sourcing issues, availability of prototype parts required for engine builds, and delivery of prototype engines to global customers for validation and development needs.

Brighton, Mi

Supervised departmental staff of ten employees including Line Supervisors, Shipping and Receiving personnel, and transportation fleetCommunicated issues related to on-time delivery of paint application services to customers.Negotiated pricing with customers' Purchasing and Account Managers on paint application services.

Gm Assembly Plant - Pontiac West

Managed delivery of major commodities such as engines, transmissions, and sequenced interior components in support of plant production schedules.Primary contact between production floor and supplier community on issues related to production volumes, material availability, quality, and scheduling forecasts.Communicated any issues related to the availability of commodities required to support vehicle production to Plant Management personnel.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Master’S Degree, International Business