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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Manage and direct major/large-scale programs or projects of significant size and scope related to airport security matters. Attend all on-site construction meetings during the design and development phase of assigned construction projects and provide appropriate input as needed to ensure compliance with TSA regulations 49 CFR 1542. Review plans for design and construction expansion, improvements, and enhancement to the airport. Evaluate plans to ensure specific details conform to TSA security and safety regulations and requirements. Confer with airport design and engineering staff in suggesting revisions to plans for compliance with the appropriate regulations. Maintain Airport Security Program documentation and revise relevant documentation as required.Ensure compliance with TSA regulatory requirements contained in 49CFR 1542 and the Airport Security Program through inspections, auditing processes and proper documentation. Provide guidance and instruction to assigned Projects Administrators.Attend stakeholder meetings and provide regulatory briefings when necessary. Manage, coordinate, and track corrective actions needed to satisfy any non-compliance issues noted by TSA. Conduct commissioning/inspections on all relevant construction projects. Conduct and track all regulated audits mandated by the Airport Security Program.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Attend all on-site construction meetings during the design and development phase of all construction projects affecting airport TSA regulated areas.Prepare and submit TSA Amendment’s/Change Conditions as required.Provide security regulatory guidance to contractors’ design staff.Revise as required, the Airport Security Program (ASP) documentation.Support the Assistant Commissioner of Regulatory Compliance for any duties and projects.Attend stakeholder meetings and provide regulatory briefings.Monitor the progress and ensure completion of all corrective actions taken to satisfy deficiencies noted in the TSA Annual Inspections program for Midway and O’Hare Airports.Conduct commissioning's and inspections on all relevant construction projects.Conduct and track all regulated audits mandated by the ASP.Conduct tests on a regular basis of security measures outline in the ASP.Remain up to date with changes/updates of TSA Regulations 49 CFR1540, 1542, and 1520.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Create development plans for revenue growth and sales targets.Liaison with Schneider Electric to develop sales and marketing strategies.Meet existing and potential clients and build positive relationships.Develop quotes and proposals for prospective clients.Prepare sales presentations and participate in sales meetings.Research, plan, and implement new target market initiatives.Pursue leads and progress them through the sales cycle.Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives.Develop a strong understanding of company products and services.Find and develop new markets to increase sales.Research prospective accounts in target markets.Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; develop and negotiate contracts; and integrate contract requirements with business operations.Propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners.Attend conferences, trade shows, and industry events.

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Responsible for product strategy, development and marketing of product category. Collaborate with sales, quality, customer service, and technical support teams to ensure customer needs are met. Work closely with sales team and reps to promote product in field and be visible as the product category leader. Define product strategy and roadmap, new product opportunity assessments and product enhancement recommendations, new product launch, promotion and develop strategies to gain market share. Collect and communicate voice of the customer for product category to meet or exceed customer satisfaction goals and help develop new initiatives. Conduct and leverage customer/sales analysis, competitive analysis, industry insights, technology trends and other external influences in developing product strategy and roadmap. Achieve financial goals relating (P&L responsibility for the line up to gross margin level) to product revenue and margin that are aligned with the company overarching financial goals; while managing expense budget. Develop strategic plans for product and vertical market category.Lead new product development from ideation to launch and post launch field promotion with sales team. Develop core positioning and messaging for product(s) that align with company brand and positioning strategy. Establish pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals.Develop and implement marketing programs, promotions, sales support and communications material to support efforts in driving product demand. Analyze and report the success/effectiveness of programs.Work collaboratively with engineering, finance, operations and supply chain to drive costs out. Leads training of Sales team both virtually and in person on new products and supports sales team on key national account Assist with connectivity support, specification review, and applications engineering for pre/post support, and install services.

Oak Brook

Responsible for a detailed technical understanding of the application and design of assigned product families. Assist with connectivity support, specification review, and applications engineering for pre/post support, and install services.Work with marketing/sales/engineering and across cross-functional teams to support planning for the Commercial Access Solutions/Perimeter Access Solutions segment.Provide advice and assistance to Marketing Lines of Business in the Commercial Business Unit.Act as a subject master expert to bridge the gap between product lines.Implement and support practices across the Commercial Business Unit line of business and work in conjunction with Engineering Services for next level Made to Order/Specials support and pre/post sales.Assist with gathering, interpreting, and reporting on Made to Order opportunities.Understand key customer insights for custom applications for the Commercial Business Unit.Assist with compiling, tracking, and reporting on diagnostics with Cloud activities.Work with Commercial Business Unit Marketing Teams, Sales, and Engineering to support new product development pipelines, including sustaining and breakthrough innovation, as well as new market spaces for specials and made-to-spec products for direct sales and OEM accounts.Manage projects in the commercial segment for a complete product and sales solutions.Work with the Commercial Business Unit Marketing Team to develop strategic and tactical marketing plans for special products.Work with customer service, customer care, and the service center for on-time product resolutions.Collaborate with Commercial Business Unit Teams and the overall marketing organization to gain insights to support best practices. Identify, improve, and streamline trouble shooting processes.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal functional partners, major customers, competitors, trade associations, government agencies, professional societies, and similar groups.

Elmhurst, Il

Responsible for a detailed technical understanding of the application and design of assigned product families. Develop product requirements for assigned projects while ensuring appropriate compatibility between products across product lines.Work with marketing and design to ensure appropriate cost and time trade-offs are made when variances from the product requirements occur. Lead quality improvement or productivity projects for existing products.Run DFMEA and SFMEA initiatives for projects as required. Successfully build confidence with customers during field interactions and in a sales context. Work with SBU, Marketing, and Regulatory to develop appropriate product requirements for new products providing feasibility and specificity to feature based Marketing and Regulatory input. Responsible for leading the team developing appropriate understanding of the various trade-offs (cost, functionality, lead-time etc.) and the implementation of the changes to the written product requirements. Represent the company at various industry meetings where Chamberlain specific technical expertise is required. Run training/competition review sessions for Design, Marketing, and other functional areas to raise general product knowledge across the organization. Sustain Value Analysis and Value Engineering for assigned product lines. Support the analysis of changes in product quality as input is received from the field and assist the customer quality reporting process in generation of potential solutions. Visit customer sites to both represent current product as well as work with defining their new product project requests. Aid in the qualification of OEM vendors for accessories and subsystems. Provide assistance to the design and development team on assigned projects with interpretation and clarification of the application where required or requested. Support the product line in the field including, Beta installations, site visits, and issue investigations.

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Create, implement, and oversee QA policies, Safety Operating Procedures, Quality Control Operating Procedures, and QA Test Procedures.Ensure compliance with federal and voluntary US and Canadian laws and regulations.Manage internal testing and certification programs for major retailers such as Walmart, Toys “R” Us, and Disney.Monitor government and industrial movements on legislations, regulations, and standards.Collaborate with designers and engineers in addressing potential safety and quality issues throughout the development cycle utilizing risk assessment and design hazard analysis.Develop testing protocols and company policies to ensure the safety, quality, and legal compliance of products.Member of ASTM F15 committee. Regularly attend meetings at ASTM headquarters in West Conshohocken, PA.Familiar with a wide range of regulatory standards such as ASTM, UL, EN71, CPSC, and CPSIA.Work closely with many different departments including Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Design to resolve any safety, quality, or compliance issues.Solve production quality issues through evaluation of product performance based on specifications.Address performance and quality issues presented by consumers by working with engineers to modify components to resolve the issue.Products supported include the following: strollers, mattresses, walkers, activity centers, car seats, high chairs, booster seats, and potty seats.

Arlington Heights, Il

Performed test procedures per ASTM, EN, and ISTA standards. Configured and constructed test rigging in accordance with testing standards. Maintained and repaired existing test apparatuses and equipment.Trained and advised lab technicians on new and current standards and testing procedures.

Niles, Il

Managed projects starting with inspection of scoping samples to finalizing a finished, packaged product by communicating with program managers, procurement, engineers, and engineering technicians. Tested samples to ensure product safety by constructing test rigging to demonstrate life tests and everyday normal product use. Wrote technical specifications for every product in every program highlighting product attributes such as dimensions, finishes, material composition, color, labeling or stampings, and country of origin. Determined adherence to ASME standards by utilizing various testing procedures.Evaluated patents to determine if new products infringe on any patent rights.Responded to technical calls from designated product support personnel.Reviewed and solved failed quality inspection reports.Conducted visual inspections, noted hazards, and advised employees on safety procedures as a Safety Committee member. Participated in implementing a 5S safety procedure: sorting, simplifying, sweeping, standardizing, and sustaining, to maintain lab cleanliness and daily operation.

Northbrook, Il

Lead projects in the process of having client products Recognized, Listed, and judged eligible to bear the UL Mark, which entails determining product adherence to many standards.Oversaw lab testing procedures, reviewed results, and determined compliance within a specified standard.Documented detailed information regarding the customer’s product, which was stored in the customers personal file.Supplied quotes to customers providing a total cost for certification, date of completion, and any other items necessary for completion of a project.Specialized in certifying products in the Hazardous Locations, Gas, and Oil field, such as enclosures, motors, switches, flame arrestors, circuit breakers, etc.