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Saint Michael, MN, US

• Guides the organization by establishing broad policies and objectives. Result: Developed a stock repurchase program which reduced the number of shareholders.
• Selects, supports and reviews the performance of the chief executive. Result: Three consecutive years of top and bottom line growth.
• Ensures the availability of adequate financial resources and approves annual sales and organization budgets. Result: Invested 7.2% back into capital equipment for the company.
• Establishes the salaries and compensation of company management. Result: Recommended compensation plans as a member of the Compensation Committee.

Waunakee, Wisconsin, US

RenewAire is a pioneer in Energy Recovery Ventilation technologies for over 35 years. Our Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) improve people’s health, cognitive function, productivity, and wellbeing by enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) in homes and buildings of every type. As the Production Manager, I lead and direct the plant operations for the.

• After the reorganization at Boyd Corporation occurred and my position was eliminated, I decided to return to consulting where I worked with several companies to improve their business.
• Transformer the Sales Operation of a mid-sized company by overhauling their Sales processes and systems
• Helped a small company develop their sales training programs
• Developed a business plan for a startup company
• Led an organization through a cultural shift from a product focused company to a market driven organization
• Developed and implemented Lean Manufacturing principles and processes for a medium sized manufacturing company utilizing several Six Sigma tools (8 Wastes, 6S Methodology, DMAIC Improvement Phases and Kaizen Events)

Madison, WI, US

Hired on contract for a 6-month assignment, I managed 4 strategic initiatives including developing recruiting tools to attract new Agency Owners and executing a plan to improve recruiting for Agency staff, revamping Contract Termination Payments (CTP) for Agency Owners and implementing Immediate Release of Reduced Renewals (IRR). I ran these.

Pleasanton, CA, US

With over 85 years of customer-focused performance, Boyd Corporation has evolved as a market leader in engineered rubber, plastic, metal, flexible environmental sealing & energy management solutions.Boyd’s experienced, global team focuses on the development of custom fabricated solutions & efficient supply chains across a wide array of end markets. Boyd’s.

Stoughton, WI, US

• Implemented new Business Planning process to tie key strategic business initiatives to daily action plans including strategic sales plans which exceeded revenue objectives utilizing cross-functional teams. Result.
• Led two business units in Industrial and Engine markets. Implemented focused territory sales structure with in-house sales team and Independent Sales Representatives. Employed new sales training programs.Result: 18%.
• Defined and implemented new sales lifecycle process from leads to order fulfillment.Result: Implemented new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which increased sales pipeline managed through new and improved CRM system.

Brookfield, WI, US

Executive Agenda (EA) exists to help its membership—Wisconsin senior managers and executives other than CEOs and presidents—attain high levels of personal and business performance, make superior decisions, and realize improved personal and business results. These outcomes are achieved through continuous learning and leadership development rooted in.

Mundelein, IL, US

• Assessed overall company and talent. Result: Recommended 5-step approach to employ accountable teams, develop a strategic plan, change the company structure, implement organizational metrics, and define strategic.
• Improved talent level and filled organizational gaps.Result: Implemented 4-step hiring process to clearly define expected outcomes of each position, find and interview best candidates, measure each candidate, and.
• Developed and implemented Business Interruption Plan and assessed ERP systemsResult: Recommended best option to optimize and automate functions throughout the organization.

• Built, trained and managed a sales team. Result: Increased revenues 60% in just two years.
• Established overall vision for the sales team, implemented new sales strategies and initiated innovative marketing plans. Result: Year after year revenue growth of 15-34%.
• Built and trained an Independent Sales team. Result: Added Sales Representative Groups in three strategic geographic areas.
• Developed and implemented an Internet based advertising program utilizing Google Adwords, Industrial Directories, Website Overhaul and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Result: Achieved a 428% increase in lead.
• Launched Business Critical Solutions for the customers which accelerated sales growth. Result: Achieved a close rate of 27% in 2011.
• Developed and directed a team of Engineers which produced customer quotations, managed new product programs and improved current processes. Result: Implemented 116 new tools in 2011.

• Ran a team of engineers which produced customer quotations, managed new tooling programs, improved current processes and reduced production costs. Result: The efficiency for the shroud project improved by 152%.
• Implemented a new product introduction process. Result: Decreased launch time from 2 1/2 weeks to 3 days.
• Negotiated strategic partnerships with suppliers which secured two multiple-tool customer programs. Result: Achieved an 18% revenue growth.
• Improved customer satisfaction through focus on quality, manufacturing coordination and customer relationship management. Result: An 18% improvement on the Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Ajman, Ajman, AE

• Hired, trained and managed a staff of 2 into a self-directed goal-oriented independent work team. Result: Accomplished more tasks in 2001 and 2002 than any previous year while reducing the department budget by 12%.
• Managed all environmental reporting and maintained compliance to all DNR and EPA regulations including the Air Operating Permit, Hazardous Waste, Air Emissions and Storm Water Pollution Plan. Result: Removed from the.

Ajman, Ajman, AE

• Ran the Manufacturing Engineering Department including a $320,000 budget.Result: Year-end results were 12% under budget.
• Hired, trained and supervised two Manufacturing Engineers. Result: Exceeded the 1999 cost reduction budget by 28%.
• Developed and implemented improvement projects. Result: One project increased production throughput by more than 250%.

Ajman, Ajman, AE

• Designed, managed and installed the manufacturing systems for our East Coast Facility in Maryland. Result: Expanded 2 production lines capacity by 150%.
• Designed, coordinated and implemented a plant-wide multi-department facility reorganization spanning 6 months while installing a $225,000 production line. Result: Doubled the production line throughput.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Managed all engineering aspects of the $2.5 million Computer Accessories product lines including new product development, manufacturing, packaging, product specifications and cost reductions. Result: Generated $1.7.
• Managed all engineering responsibilities for the 1995 and 1996 $10 million annual Back-To-School national programs. Result: Improved the Spacemaker production line’s productivity by 305%.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Justified, hired, trained and supervised a Packaging Specialist. Result: Reduced packaging request lead-time from 2 1/2 weeks to 3 days.
• Created and implemented an electronic Packaging Instructions Verification System (PIVS) in 1994. Result: Increased product quality, enhanced communications, and improved plant efficiencies.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Created, designed, justified and implemented a $360,000 radio frequency Warehouse Management System. Result: Labor savings of $430,000.
• Responsible for managing and implementing numerous improvement projects. Result: Implemented a specification program for over 2000 raw materials.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

College Of Business & Economics, Graduate Certificate Of Data Analytics

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma, College Prep Coarses