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Michigan, Indiana, Ohio

Manage sales of ACO Polymer Products in the Great Lakes region for the construction market and surface water management.ACOUSA.com

Monroe, Mi

Maintain Building and grounds to State regulations, documenting and providing evidence during State inspections. Manage small team and contractors to do scheduled work and unscheduled events. Ensure that maintenance staff perform the proper repairs and preventative maintenance needed to keep a building's infrastructure running smoothly.

Business partner in design and building interiors for residential and corporate customers. Kitchen, Bath, Whole-House designs in, tile, cabinetry, carpeting, window treatments, demolition/rebuild, complete remodel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEZeledyne LLC, (formally ACH LLC. Visteon ) Waukesha, WI 2003 to July 2010Primary manufacturer of premium glass, including reflective coated glass products for architectural construction and transportation industries.REGIONAL SALES MANAGER: Responsible for sales in an 11-state territory. Developed, maintained, and restored business partnerships throughout a succession of three different company owners in four years. Developed annual forecasts, business sales plans, and sales coverage of one-fourth of North American sales. Effectively negotiated and implemented national pricing programs.Accomplishments include:• Increased sales in territory to over 25 million dollars during constantly changing geographical boundaries. Assumed 50% additional territory as a result of regional staff changes.• Negotiated yearly price and rebate programs with high volume national accounts. Monitored accounts activity, monthly, quarterly, and yearly for both customers and internal accounting.• Addressed and directed quality efforts to meet customers’ requirements.• Coordinated, set up, and worked exhibits at regional and national trade shows. Partnered with exhibit designers, internal marketing, and staff to maximize exposure and results.• Experienced in collecting outstanding debt and developing re-payment programs.

Grede Foundries Inc. Milwaukee, WI 1997 – 2003A national full-service casting supplier of innovative metal components to the transportation and industrial markets.SALES ENGINEER: Managed a 15 million dollar account base to OEM manufacturers, including Dana, Eaton, and Arvin Meritor. Coordinated engineering efforts to meet OEM requirements. Experienced in OEM pre-launch, design review, launch, and productivity improvements in various product campaigns. Negotiated multi-million dollar programs.Accomplishments include:• Developed annual account plans and forecasts of $20M+. • Presented segmented Industry analysis to upper management.• Exceeded sales plans in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by 10%.

Hoffer’s Inc. Milwaukee, WI 1994 – 1996 Leading supplier of architectural glass and aluminum glazing systems, along with Auto glass replacement, offering a comprehensive collection of products specific to glass requirements.GENERAL MANAGER: Responsible for entire operation, including retail, commercial metal, mirror install, insulated glass, auto glass distribution, and Kolbe-Kolbe wood windows. Reorganized operations personnel in accordance with senior management’s objectives. Accomplishments include:• Directed regional sales force of eight and oversaw supervision of 20 warehouse employees.• Annual sales exceeded 1.5M.• Created new pricing and marketing programs, increasing sales and eliminating disputes.• Responsible for developing yearly operating budget and submitted monthly P & L reviews.• Cut total operating expenses over $57,000 in each year, and reduced outstanding receivables $74,000.

One of the world's largest manufacturers of float glass and fabricated glass products.; Initially hired as first line supervisor, promoted in nine months to inside sales responsible for the East Coast customer base. Eighteen months later promoted to outside sales, covering four-state territory.Accomplishments include:Increased sales to over $20 million conducting yearly negotiations with major Wood Window and Glass accounts.Instrumental in Guardian's initial launch of Low-E Glass to the Wood Window Industry.Experienced in manufacturing float glass, tempered glass, and coated glass.

Met with individuals and small businesses to create personalized financial plans and investment strategies including mutual funds, limited partnerships, and insurance.

Produced mechanical drawings used to create machine tools parts. Reviewed and interpreted blue prints and specs for part production. High volume inside sales of structural steel, angle, bar, channel, and plate.

Sold structural steel components. Territory grew to second largest in company history.Produced machine tool drawings for Plasma Arc cutting.