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Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Led global supply management activities for Crash Sensing product line and component lifetime buy process for all Safety products
• Primary business interface with cross-functional business unit for product line
• Developed material business cases for new business pursuit activities, cost models, category planning, and price negotiation with suppliers
• Developed and maintained supplier component profile database and led material cost reduction activities for product line
• Drove achievement of global supply management product development process gates and program imperatives for Crash Sensing customer programs

• Managed project teams in the execution of development projects and programs (Received Delphi Flawless Launch Award)
• Led divisional cross-functional project teams in the monitoring and tracking of product builds, component approvals, and launch readiness activities
• Achieved performance improvements in first time quality, cost reduction, and operating income (increased operating income for Ford satellite digital audio receivers 110% by focusing on design change opportunities)
• Implemented new risk reduction mitigation process for product launches and developed mitigation plans based on root cause analysis

• Developed target market plans and customer value propositions for lithium battery business and lead acid battery business with annual sales of $600 million
• Developed parts and service sales strategy for automotive, commercial, and new target markets
• Developed product strategy, sales direction and tools, product literature, and media releases
• Provided marketing support to help launch lithium battery joint venture with EnerDel and sale of lead acid battery business to Johnson Controls, Inc. (Received Delphi Excellence Award)

• Managed product marketing activities for Alternator product line with annual sales of $500 million
• Developed and implemented key branding, advertising, and promotional programs
• Led cross-functional team in the introduction of a unique product that was first in the marketplace
• Developed and maintained global pricing and commodity price adjustments

• Managed and negotiated divestiture activity of 2 non-competitive product lines (Horns and Vacuum Actuators), eliminating $15 million annual loss (Received $2 thousand recognition award)
• Led cross-functional, globally integrated business teams in development and implementation of marketing and business plan objectives and strategies
• Developed market forecasts, market share information, pricing, and competitive analysis

• Developed and implemented key branding, advertising, and promotional programs for lead acid battery sales to OEM and Aftermarket customers
• Directed marketing research activity for lead acid batteries
• Created product forecasts, pricing recommendations, and customer presentations

• Managed major national automotive retail account for Delco-Remy Division of GM
• Forecasted and achieved sales goals and increased product line profit by growing private brand battery business 30%
• Instituted distribution, warranty, and recycling programs for customer accounts

Mba With Distinction

Ba, Political Science