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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Schaumburg, Il, Us

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. Founded in 1907, the company is present in over 70 countries on 6 continents. As the Experts in Lightability™, we provide lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities.Environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of Schréder’s DNA. Helping cities, industries and sports venues worldwide reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint by switching to LED technology. To learn more, visit https://us.schreder.com/en

Ochsenhausen, De

Oversee large-scale projects, such as new product launches, CRM implementations, strategic corporate communication, and integration of new technologies while reporting directly to the President - Global Communications & Brand Management in Germany. Lead sales, product management, customer support, and executive teams to improve the strategic positioning for products in North America. Manage a $6M annual budget with P&L responsibility and support marketing teams in delivering strategic branding initiatives to maintain a consistent brand message across all channels. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Orchestrated five annual trade shows to gain 5K+ sales-generating leads.• Coordinated all aspects of media planning and buying, digital marketing, communications, performance marketing, and SEO/SEM.• Devised print and digital marketing strategies and implemented cost-saving measures to enhance exposure and brand awareness, slashing the overall budget by 40% and realizing a threefold increase in impressions.• Attained 12%-19% year-over-year organic growth on social media channels; obtained 2.9K new followers and 309K post impressions on LinkedIn, and 22K new followers, 4.7M impressions, and 2.3M video views on Instagram through the development of engaging content and branding

Ripon, Wi, Us

Piloted all facets of global brand positioning and key messaging to develop brand-new digital and video assets. Designed and launched new products by cooperating with three creative agencies and rolling out effective solutions. Provided expert-level B2B marketing support to sales and distributors through website optimization, well-crafted media plans, coaching sessions, and informative literature. Introduced 30+ new products and technologies by devising efficient communication plans and executing targeted marketing campaignsHighlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Provided expert-level B2B marketing support to sales and distributors through website optimization, well-crafted media plans, coaching sessions, and informative literature.• Introduced 30+ new products and technologies by devising efficient communication plans and executing targeted marketing campaigns.• Drove awareness and visibility of UniMac and Huebsch brands to certify a clear distinction between North American and global markets.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Optimize marketing endeavors and relaunched digital communications as part of the company's luxury brand revitalization. Streamlined internal and external communications, offered sales support, and organized trade shows aimed at establishing a compelling narrative for the brands. Augmented overall revenue by 14% and delivered a seamless selling experience by instigating a high-end product training program for 320 sales associates, designers, architects, and builders. Improved brand messaging and communications by particularly targeting the top 10% of High Household Income (HHI). Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Augmented overall revenue by 14% and delivered a seamless selling experience by instigating a high-end product training program for 320 sales associates, designers, architects, and builders.• Improved brand messaging and communications by particularly targeting the top 10% of High Household Income (HHI).• Accomplished 35% year-over-year revenue growth and acquired $6.8M in sales by initiating impactful outreach programs for Jenn-Air designers and architects.• Restructured the Jenn-Air CEU education website that resulted in heightening overall brand awareness and driving social media engagement by 21%.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Basic Technologies Sourcing Specialist - Metals Responsibilities included forecasting +$500M in spend in 4 commodities (metal components, wire racks, stampings & die castings, and fasteners). This required day-to-day collaboration with commodity managers, buyers, and leadership to lead and execute projects that drive short-term and long-term corporate strategy. Projects included global negotiations, tooling modifications/movement, commodity/supplier optimization, contract negotiations, and new business/technology. Lead analyst for global sourcing strategy and RFQ for aluminum extruded handles and bearings. Total estimated savings of projects - $10M.Sourcing Specialist - Component Architecture ManagementLeading cross functional teams on a global scale to identify cost savings and reduce part complexity across commodities. This includes day-to-day interaction with engineering, R&E, commodity management, finance, quality, manufacturing, and direct procurement across all Whirlpool countries and regions. The CAM team is responsible for driving results, maintaining alignment between teams, and presenting opportunities and execution strategies to the Global Team. Identified $5.23M in opportunities within fasteners, magnetrons, bellows, dryer seals, and magnetic gaskets.

Reading, Pennsylvania, Us

Inbound: Working with the Network Design Engineering Team to identify and establish cost efficiencies/network optimization that support the 11 Whirlpool factory divisions in North America. Accomplishments: In 2010, I was able to provide over $1.1M in transportation cost savings opportunities to our customer.Outbound: Project Manager for projects focused on warehouse management and inventory control with the Whirlpool Regional Distribution Centers (RDC) across North America.Accomplishments: In 2009, designed and implemented a $50K technology hardware upgrade, resulting in $380K labor savings each year.

Reading, Pennsylvania, Us

Inbound and outbound warehouse process improvement, inventory control and analysis with NA distribution network, project management, Six Sigma Green Belt training, SAP analysis

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bsba, Dual Major: Marketing & Supply Chain Management (Logistics)