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Facilitates and drives innovation and development processes related to National Gypsum, gypsum wallboard, and the built environment. Leading front-end innovation activities research, idea generation and new product pipeline activities.

Champion of Military, Fire and Law Enforcement products across the organization from conception tolaunch. Responsible for the on-going management of the product offering within the Mission businessunit, focusing on driving product line efficiency and best-in-class solutions for the most demandingusers in the world. • Grew revenue by business unit by 8%-10% YOY • Introduced a limited edition pack with promoted online marketing. Added $250K gross revenue in one day• Developed a seasonal range plan that delivers against the category objectives for sales, gross margin, SKU productivity, innovation, brand image, and customer value and functionality propositions• Created and communicated clear and actionable design briefs for all new styles based on sales potential, market trends, government/user requirements, and category positioning parameters from the Director of Product, Director of Government Programs, and Mission Sales Managers • Created and maintained a seasonal line plan with achievable FOB target costs, suggested retail prices and forecasted volume estimates (in-line with financial objectives)• Maintained an in-depth understanding of both domestic and international supply chain dynamics in order to inform overall business and timeline decisions, as well as construction and design considerations at the individual product level • Performed in-depth market research and analyzed internal sales data to present on-going and latent trends within the military, firefighting, & law enforcement product categories in order to inform future product strategy and road-mapping • Worked closely with Factory partners (domestic & international) regarding on-going business forecasting, product planning, and new product sourcing decisions • Collaborated with the Operations team to balance product launch timing, costing opportunities, and technical details against on-going capacity planning and delivery considerations

Promoted to Sr. Product Manager of Innovation based on my work generating new IP, and my overallwork rejuvenating the light construction and retail markets product lines. The Sr. Product Managerof Innovation creates and drives EGI global innovation strategy to gain market share. Collaboratesacross all Product Development teams to support new product concepts as they move through stagegates and product life-cycle including; market research, user experience, engineering and design, andcommercialization.

Responsible for expanding Innovation and Product Development through new processes and ideationpractices. Principle conduit for Retail Product Development between all internal business teams andoutside partners. • As the retail team product lead, grew B2B top line revenue from $120MIL to $160MIL in 3 years. • Successfully lead an effort to generate new products and intellectual property to secure EGI's place as the product leader in safety and innovation. Ultimately winning more more space at retail and taking market share from our biggest competitor. This initiative generated $5MIL in new revenue in one year • Successfully partnered with DeWalt to develop an all new, innovative and first of it's kind portable heater utilizing DeWalt's 20V and 40V battery platform• Responsible for the creation and implementation of 'New Product Development' stage gate process across the organization• Researched, reviewed and recommended new product and product features to leadership on a bi-annual basis • Conducted competitive analysis and trend research for presentation to leadership • Managed the revamp of all digital assets; Carton/Packaging design, POP, sell sheets and marketing materials • Collaborated with Engineering teams in USA and Asia to improve cost of goods sold, manufacturing efficiency, development process and facilitates product approvals, changes and schedule management • Maintained and improved product margins and category growth targets Specialties: Portable Propane & Kerosene Heating Products, Innovative Heating Solutions, Infra-Red Heating Technology, ConstructionHeating Products, Heavy Duty Commercial Applications, Hoses, Fittings & Accessories, Camping Products, and Custom Engineered Heating Solutions Enerco BrandsCompany details Website: http://www.mrheater.com Headquarters: Cleveland, OH

Responsible for supporting creative and product development teams in the actualization of designatedpremium product. Effectively collaborating with design teams and global supply chain (Asia GlobalSourcing), from concepting to mass production. • Guided the development and realization of designated premium product from concepting to final production• Together with the R&D and Creative Services Manager, acted as the conduit between creative and Asia Global Sourcing partners. Advocates for product development and design objectives through frequent dialogue that is integral to an iterative product development process• Objectively balanced creative intent and quality standards with business realities and consumer perception to grow revenue and take share from our biggest competitor• Submited pre-sourcing requests for purchased components (attachments) and other greeting card materials to Asia Global Sourcing and challenged business partners to secure highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost to achieve category margin targets• Helped develop and facilitate product cost quoting process with Asia supply chain• Effectively communicated and collaborated with creative teams and product development to advancebest-in-class designated premium product by giving recommendations to meet or exceed price-value deliverables

Working together with Business, Product Insights, Global Sourcing and Creative teams to develop and deliver over 160 new products including technology cards, gift packaging and toys to retail test markets and national launch. • As part of the small-but-mighty, New Product Concepts team, I lead innovation and product development projects generating over $400MIL in new revenue for American Greetings over 8 years• Created new packaging, POP, and displays for retailers nationwide. Including prototyping and initial die-line creation• Lead WHQ development of the electro-mechanical components, mechanical engineering, industrial design, paper and materials construction, and finalization of digital templates• Develop and maintain new standard operating processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing compliance and on time delivery. • Maintain relationships with East Asia vendors and engineers through visits and on site training• Key member of Card Analysis Team to analyze card sales, price point, art and verse for development of future programs • Manage relationships with outside innovation partners; creating statement of works, timelines, concept reviews and establishing deliverables

• Responsible for the creation, inspection and transmission of physical and digital components of card and non-card product, improving file accuracy by 10% per year. • Lead representative for problem resolution and technical support to Core Creative, Global Sourcing and Asia Manufacturing. • Perform quality analysis of product from internal and external manufacturing facilities.• Provide quarterly technology presentations demonstrating new product innovations and technical support.• Lead and completed 6 world headquarter ideation competitions developing and retail testing over 35 new concepts with 14 moving to nationwide launch.

• Responsible for organizing, problem solving and producing technology prototypes for Imaging and Media Solutions department. • Researched and implemented new technology software allowing for increased technology prototyping capabilities. • Successfully trained two backup IC programmers by developing a step-by-step instruction manual including images as well as one on one instruction. • Participated in RFI 4 (Request For Ideation) with New Product Concepts where I developed, engineered and presented 12 new to the world concepts to the Senior Executive Team.