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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Based on the success of our Salt Lake City operation a second location in Elgin, IL, just outside of Chicago, was opened in October of 2022. We quickly connected with customers in manufacturing, automotive parts, printing, and packaging distribution, specializing in very large corrugated carton solutions and quick turn around times.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Packsize Now delivers the value of the Packsize Right-Sized On-Demand solution to customers who aren't able to install Packsize Equipment. Started in 2018 it quickly grew to annual revenue of $4 million, supporting over 100 customers in Utah and across 16 other states.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Executed full P&L ownership of global business supporting aftermarket programs for John Deere, Caterpillar, General Motors, Toyota, and others. Managed all aspects including direct customer support, operations and outsourcing, marketing and promotions, logistics, regulatory, and customer service.- Grew full year sales 35% to $26M and improved earnings by 40% year over year in 2018 by Grew full year sales 35% to $26M and improved earnings by 40% year over year in 2018 by collaborating with major customer to supply significant growth opportunity on short notice, bringing toll production back into owned facility to ramp up output at lower costs.- Directed technical development for new global product platform launched in 2019, anticipating annual sales of over $5M.- Boosted international sales over $1M annually through South American product launch with top industrial account.- Demonstrated operational excellence by making broad internal process changes including same day shipping, increased inventory turns, and significant reduction in slow moving inventory.

Directed sales and marketing team of 7. Expanded existing markets and entered into new ones.- Achieved 50% organic growth in core product segment by strategically expanding sales focus into new industrial markets.- Gained $2 MM in new annual sales, 50% growth, in 3rd largest core segment over 18 months by expanding sales efforts into industrial markets. Campaign creation to execution in under 30 days. - Drove 30% organic growth in 2nd largest core animal feed market through refocused strategic planning. Second year growth forecasted at 40%.- Doubled retail Ice Melt business through improved procurement and production processes.

Vadnais Heights, Mn, Us

Served as product line manager coordinating development, marketing, and strategic execution for largest adhesive business unit in North America, approximately $100M in annual sales.- Integrated Forbo’s North American Packaging product line (one of its largest), as part of $400M acquisition, resulting in cohesive blended product line that allowed sales team to sell best products that both companies offered and eliminated overlaps in product group performance. Also enabled operations team to gain required production efficiencies through product rationalization.- Managed cross functional team of sourcing, supply chain, technical, and manufacturing team members, launching next-generation technology platform Advantra Encore.- Partnered with Key Account Managers to extend key beverage market contracts with Coca Cola, Anheuser Busch, and Pepsi.

Vadnais Heights, Mn, Us

Oversaw P&L for $80M annually across numerous markets. Successfully managed diverse team of 12 sales and technical support staff, including new hires and some with 30 years of experience.- Attained 99% conversion score 3 months into $2.5M SalesForce.com transition through strong team leadership. Worked with individuals to overcome concerns and move quickly through learning curve and coached entire team to work together to meet objective.- Provided product line and pricing support for specialty regional markets including aerospace, defense, and RO filtration, maintaining existing business and generating growth even after functions were eliminated.

Vadnais Heights, Mn, Us

Oversaw a P&L of $80+ million with a multi-regional team of 18 sales and technical reports during a transitional business year in 2005. Achieved incremental top line and bottom line growth while focusing on multiple price increases to remain ahead of dramatically rising petroleum costs.

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