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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Sales leader in most dynamic segment of GE Sealants’ Consumer business. Key retail customers include U.S. and Canadian mass-merchant and building center giants: Lowe’s (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Wal-Mart (U.S. and Canada), Sears-Kmart, Target, RONA, and Canadian Tire Corporation. Consistently out-performing expectations by directing successful new product execution, promotional and point-of-purchase initiatives, and share-shift programs. Initially promoted to this position within General Electric in 2004, and continued in this role with Momentive Performance Materials upon acquisition of GE of the Sealants Division by Momentive in 2006.

Reversed declining trend into annual double-digit sales and profit growth for this consumer products portfolio in GE's Sealants Division. Led GE's Technology, Marketing, and Sales Teams through new product development and new product introduction processes, positioning business as market leader in innovation for consumers. Upon acquisition of Macklanburg-Duncan in 2000, managed integration of product portfolios and complete branding redesign. Managed team of direct reports including a Marketing Specialist and Technology Specialist.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Promoted to various Marketing positions with this worldwide coatings manufacturer with heavy marketing and sales focus on professional and commercial applicators. As Product Manager, created and implemented creative marketing strategies in the Paint Channel, consistently growing product line sales by double-digit rates. Directed all product-marketing programs, including SKU assortment, new products and rationalization, branding, pricing, and promotional efforts. As Marketing Manager, led all channel marketing initiatives to independently owned Hardware, Lumber and Building, and Remodeling retail outlets. Managed one Marketing Assistant as direct report.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As General Manager reported to President/Owner, and led management team of this privately-held power equipment distributor with $ 11 million in annual sales. Managed six direct reports who were responsible for total workforce of 28 employees. Full P & L responsibility with reporting departments including Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Distribution, and Technical Services. Gained comprehensive understanding of business model, increasing business efficiency and profits. Achieved commercial growth through sales effectiveness programs defining optimal target customer profiles, and disciplined sales territory penetration analysis. Managed redesign of customer interface with new sales tools and product literature, and through enacting proactive telemarketing programs.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Began as warehouse laborer before being promoted to various positions of increasing responsibility in this two-step, hardlines distributor. Proven ability to motivate teams and obtain results. Gained expertise in distribution logistics and inventory efficiency during periods as Inventory Coordinator and Assistant Operations Manger. As Assistant Operations Manager supervised four direct reports responsible for supervising 112 labor employees. As Sales Manager, led Specialty Sales (Mass-Merchants and Home Centers) team to growth objectives while increasing effectiveness and decreasing costs through sales territory restructuring. Managed five direct reports in Sales Manager role (2 Account Managers, 3 Field Sales Representatives). As Special Projects Manager, led integration of acquired company into parent company including consolidation of separate sales, distribution, and purchasing teams.

Mba, Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: -- Varsity Swimming Team: Four-Year ND Monogram winner.