Jeffrey Rhoads Email & Phone Number

Byron Center, Mi, Us

Lead a team of creative individuals to unlock the potential of the portfolio within the MillerKnoll collective of brands. Through this initiative we are tying the insights we have on people and space to develop purposeful setting designs that help organizations around the world create places that matter. We are developing tools that make it easy to harness the potential of our portfolio and tailor the character, function, and price of any setting. In addition to that, our team provides design support and expertise as we explore, develop, and launch new products into the market.

I have the privilege of leading a team that drives the exploration and development of new products while driving the whole portfolio forward. We are a team of business minded creatives that develop strategic marketing and sales tools that bring the entire Herman Miller portfolio to life in a cohesive and compelling way through placemaking design. As the industry transforms, we drive digital initiatives that aid in that transformation and equip thousands of sales team members and designers to more effectively design with and position our portfolio.

Holland Mi

In my role I get to take concepts from the fuzzy front end, develop them into well designed problem solving products, and then launch them into the market to reach as many potential clients as possible with the goal of helping them solve their problems.

My role enables me to actively engage in strategic initiatives that fuse insights with implementation. I am a student of the workplace that works cross functionally across the organization both locally and globally.I am charged with bringing innovative ideas and products to market that address our customers' human-centered needs while also meeting business objectives.

Holland Mi

As a Sr. Product Manager, I played a lead role in strategic product development projects from concept to successful implementation. My role empowered me to engage with a variety of team members including the following: research, design, engineering, manufacturing, finance, marketing, sales and our customers.In addition to my product development responsibilities, I spearheaded the development of a world-class design tool focused on the Architecture and Design community. From the back of a napkin sketch to going live on www.hermanmiller.com, I drove this project from concept to implementation.

Holland Mi

As a product manager I had the responsibility of overseeing and leading 3 different product development projects at varying levels of engagement.At the same time I was empowered to study the human centered needs of our customers and sales team. Through this process I was a core member of a team that developed a number of concepts ranging from furniture solutions to web-based tools that are being developed to address the real and relevant needs that are present in today's world of work.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Cornerstone University

West Michigan

visual | creative | effectiveThis was a venture that I started to follow a passion I have for presenting ideas in a clear and lucid way. We live in an increasingly complex world where the amount of information that is being generated is growing exponentially. I believe that there is a way to find simplicity on the other side of complexity.This was a venture to share insights and bring ideas to life.This venture sparked my interest, skill, and ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and engaging way through visuals and video.

Lead marketing efforts for Product Development & Launch of a new office system to the North American market. Responsibilities include: Establishing Statement of Line, creation and execution of business plan, establishing cost and price targets, implementing training and launch activities/materials. Member of cross functional team that consists of finance, marketing, engineering, industrial design, supply chain and sales.

Actively work cross-functionaly with Design & Engineering to bring c:scape (a new system) from concept through development to market. Support the sales team and dealer network through a comprehensive training program and support tools.

Supported crossfunctional teams across Steelcase by conducting & project managing primary and secondary research.

Streamlining and project managing two major incentives programs.

PACE is a comprehensive 4 month training program for recent college graduates that prepares participants to join Steelcase's dynamic consultative sales or marketing team. During this fast-paced program, I worked with industry experts and cross-functional teams at our global headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This is where I first got my feet wet in the world of commercial office furniture. I had a blast working with an amazing team that threw me into the deep end of the pool and challenged me to learn to swim. My responsibilities included financial analysis, dealer engagement, and life-cycle management to name a few.

Mba, Business

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma SigmaExecutive Style Weekend MBA Program

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General