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Mentor, Ohio, Us

Colchester, Essex, Gb

Responsible for growth of global revenue and marketing strategy. Develop and executed short-term plans to maximize revenue and long-term strategic plans for sustainable profitable growth.

Hillsboro, Oregon, Us

Responsible for growth of Strategic Accounts in US, Canada and Latin America. Developed and executed plans to grow through new product innovation and expansion of existing product and service solutions. Structured a training and development plan that enabled seamless succession plan. Results Delivered • Tripled 2020 revenue at third largest key account by securing new business applications.• Developed new product innovation pilot at key account addressing visibility business case and allowing for recurring software and hardware revenue. • Exceeded 2020 and 2021 revenue growth targets.

Identified market gap and launched entrepreneurial endeavor across North Carolina. Developed and executed go-to-market strategy with ongoing business metrics. Appointed by Grabbagreen franchisor to assume role as Area Developer based on ability to ideate revenue and expansion strategies.Results Delivered • Expanded business strategy to strengthen market position by improving menu accessibility and expanding portfolio to include corporate wellness “clean catering” and nutrition-focused options for schools. • Launched complementary healthy vending business focused on healthy vending options for schools.• Forced to sell business due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Thorofare, Nj, Us

Vice President, Global Sales / Alpha – High Theft Solutions, Charlotte, NC (2013 – 2016)General Manager /Alpha Display Solutions, Charlotte, NC (2012)Vice President, Europe / Alpha – High Theft Solutions, Barcelona, Spain (2008 – 2011)Promoted into increasingly strategic roles after penetrating new international markets and achieving growth results. Designed growth roadmap by aggregating market needs to develop global solutions with local applications targeted to strategic accounts. Led integration efforts in Europe after Alpha acquisition. Selected for expat assignment in Europe, ultimately eclipsing expectations in revenue generation and profitability in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.Results Delivered• Achieved 2% gross margin increase by developing and implementing product performance review system to quickly remove poorly performing products from portfolio. • Delivered $70M+ in U.S. revenue – a 22% increase – through increased focus on voice of customer. Launched formal business reviews with key accounts to identify and close service and product gaps. • Doubled European business after acquisition of Alpha by Checkpoint Systems. Integrated Alpha sales team and partner network into Checkpoint Systems organization. Leveraged Alpha solution focused sales team with Checkpoint customer base to grow sales.• Won $5M in new business in China, India and Mexico from company’s largest customer, Wal-Mart, by leveraging existing relationships to forge new relationships within the account, thereby expanding brand footprint into new countries.

Thorofare, Nj, Us

Managing Director, Checkpoint China, Shanghai, China (2005 – 2008) Senior Director, Latin America, Miami, FL (2002 – 2004)Launched Checkpoint China operation and achieved profitability within 2 years. Expanded brand footprint in Asia by forging advantageous partnerships with major retailers such as Tesco, Carrefour, Metro, Walmart and Uniqlo. Drove revenue growth and profitability in LATAM with 3 direct subsidiaries. Achieved double-digit growth by expanding client portfolio with major retailers through enticing promotions, effective channel marketing, and new product and service rollouts. Results Delivered• Grew revenue to $32M in China after several big wins. Secured contracts with Carrefour, Metro, Tesco, and Uniqlo.• Sales lead on M&A of 2 companies to expand sales and manufacturing capabilities in China. • Realized 20% growth in 1 year by displacing competitors and recapturing lost accounts in key markets in Latin America.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History