Led major internal consulting projects (e.g. Point of Sale Vehicle Configuration, Truck Volume / Capacity Analysis). Developed new GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) strategy resulting in major variable cost reduction and aggressive product and market expansion through international partnerships. Developed Chrysler Competitive Intelligence function. Conducted strategic partner evaluation analyses for top management. Led development of a sophisticated “Country Analyzer Tool” which supports market… Show more Led major internal consulting projects (e.g. Point of Sale Vehicle Configuration, Truck Volume / Capacity Analysis). Developed new GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) strategy resulting in major variable cost reduction and aggressive product and market expansion through international partnerships. Developed Chrysler Competitive Intelligence function. Conducted strategic partner evaluation analyses for top management. Led development of a sophisticated “Country Analyzer Tool” which supports market entry decisions. Four direct reports. Show less

Managed all core strategic processes: scenario planning, strategic planning, performance measurement (balanced scorecard), and strategy communications. Led successful development of strategic plan. Redesigned strategic and scenario planning processes to benchmark levels. Implemented wiki tool to dramatically improve the scenario planning process through increased collaboration and transparency. Supported business case leading to decision to bring the Smart Car to the US. Two direct reports.

Conducted product portfolio analyses determining optimal timing of future product actions and identification of white space opportunities (e.g. Truck Segment Study). Led/supported product studies for top management review (e.g. Sportsman Study). Contributed to product-related studies (e.g. NAFTA Diesel Study). Developed new process and portfolio analysis tool integrating output from several departments and improving speed and quality of product portfolio analysis.

Project leader for benchmarking and strategic studies (e.g. Alternative Powertrain, Product Innovation, CRM, Value Chain, Commercial Vehicle, Fleet NAFTA). Co-developed competitive and customer sections of strategic plan. Developed competition-related input for scenario development phase of strategic planning. Major contributor to development of three strategic plans.

Consulted top management on the integration process. Developed and applied analytical tools to identify integration issues and measure progress. Identified key integration challenges and critical success factors for top management. Conducted studies which led to the identification of significant synergy opportunites. Recommended actions to top management to remove roadblocks to synergy opportunites.

Established Chrysler Europe’s motorsports strategy and executed in-market programs. Led all major European motor shows, including stand design and product placement. Managed $12 million budget. Reduced motor show costs by more than $2 million while improving standards. Developed Chrysler Europe’s five-year motorsports strategy. Tranformed Chrysler's European motorsports activities into a powerful marketing tool.

Developed detailed expansion plan for the Hundredweight Service

Managed chain account sales and marketing programs for state of Arkansas

Managed local accounts and in-store marketing; top performer in area.

Evaluated supplier accessories for the Opel Omega.