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Greater Chicago Area

President of MBL(USA) Corporation which produces High Performance and High Quality Belts used in Automotive OEM, Aftermarket, Industrial, and PowerSports markets. Responsible for P&L, Operations, and Sales. Provide Strong Leadership in all areas of the organization, including, Operations, Financial results, Global Sales, Quality, Production, and Customer Service.Strong leadership in areas of Business development and Operations to increase Global Sales.Ability to motivate employees to exceed goals, improve morale, teamwork, and communication. Identify leadership, mentor, coach, and support teams. Challenge employees to exceed all targets and goals. Global business development in NA, Mexico, and SA to support operations and sales.Identify cost reduction opportunities and production improvements. Implement strategic plans in Operations and Sales to streamline and increase profitability.

Ottawa, Il

Focused global leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results with teams of all sizes, tiers, and across multiple countries. Dynamic change agent with ability to delivery sales results. Extensive work experience in U.S. Europe, and Asia. Responsible for directing all Sales activities at domestic OEM’s and Japanese OEM's for Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd, including, advanced program awards, long range forecasting, profit & margin goals, and competitive analysis.

Principal responsibilities include maximizing sales at all OEM’s and related Tier 1 suppliers resulting in increased sales of over $25MM while meeting price/cost goals.

Companies only Sales/Program Manager in Detroit supporting and expanding sales of $40,000,000.

Sales Manager in Detroit Automotive office. Led the North American Automotive Sales team. Responsible for Business development with Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Tier 1 suppliers.

Responsible for Electronic Sensor and Electro-mechanical sales to Ford Motor. Co and Tier Suppliers.

Principal responsibilities include seeking out new self-lubricating bearing/bushing opportunities at the OEM level and Tool and Die mfg's.

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