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Introduced Juniper Systems mobile computers and field data collection solutions to the Utilities and Public Services markets. These market areas include water, gas and electric utilities, state DOT, municipal public works and commercial property management. Developed successful marketing campaigns that have made Juniper products well known in these.

Managed all aspects of $8M company with 30 employees. Managed 6 executive / managerial level direct reports (Vice President of North American Business Development, etc.). Handled finance, business development, hardware and software engineering, product implementation and support. Led strategic management of international and domestic sales; also product.

Reported to CEO with full P&L and budget responsibility. Concurrently managed U.S., Canadian, and UK operations. Managed day-to-day activities related to generation of revenue for company, including new sales systems and customer support services. Coordinated activities between U.S. and UK operations. Managed North American sales and support, software.

Managed full P&L and budget responsibilities for UK operation. Led 7 executive-level direct reports (Finance Director, etc.) with oversight of 160 employees at peak. Directed international sales, product development, manufacturing, and finance functions. Hands-on manager; spent time on production floor each day. Traveled extensively worldwide with sales.