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Eden Prairie, MN, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Employee-owned Aprios is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, telecommunications, electronics and a variety of other industrial markets.

KKlein Partners provides personalized executive coaching for senior leaders, high potential professionals, and teams using practical strategies to enhance their executive leadership competencies and achieve their professional goals. We also provide strategic consultancy services to address specific challenges, such as optimizing business processes.

St. Cloud, Minnesota, US

Central McGowan is Minnesota's largest independent and locally-owned distributor of welding and industrial equipment, gases, supplies, abrasives, safety equipment; beverage carbonation solutions and dry ice; and FANUC-authorized integrator of robotic and automation solutions.

St. Louis, MO, US

As the global P&L leader for Emerson's $400M Analytical business, I drove strategic initiatives to optimize the portfolio, streamline operations, and integrate acquisitions. Key achievements include:- Executed portfolio investment strategy to focus on high-growth segments, improve margins in underperformers, and divest non-core lines.- Consolidated three.

St. Louis, MO, US

Founding member of this employee resource group with mission to attract, develop and retain women at Emerson by elevating their visibility and inspiring them to achieve their career goals. Board Chair (2017-2019), Executive Committee Membership Chair (2013-2017), Twin Cities Chapter Executive Sponsor (2012-2016)Developed 28 regional chapters across 5.

St. Louis, MO, US

As the global P&L leader for Emerson's $200M Magnetic and Vortex Flowmeter segments, I drove strategic growth initiatives and operational excellence. Highlights include:- Engineered turnaround of declining business, achieving record sales and 8% profitability increase within 2 years through strategic actions.- Led multinational team to develop.

St. Louis, MO, US

As a member of the executive team for a $2B division, I delivered significant global quality, cost, and safety improvements. Key impacts:- Achieved $10M reduction in global cost of quality through design and operational improvements, reaching record-low field return rates within 2 years.- Provided operational due diligence for $40M acquisition and.

St. Louis, MO, US

As part of the leadership team for a $1B product line, I established global best practices and initiatives driving significant quality improvements. Key accomplishments:- Developed robust global quality notification process, enhancing proactive customer communication on potential field issues.- Established Beijing engineering team to optimize test systems.

St. Louis, MO, US

As part of the leadership team for a $1B product line, directed global subassembly operations spanning Minnesota and Beijing factories. Key accomplishments:- Aligned manufacturing processes across sites, ensuring consistent product quality and productivity gains.- Led successful technology transfers between U.S. and China, leveraging locational strengths.

Bloomington, MN, US

The Works is a non-profit children's museum that provides exhibits, programs, and design challenges to engage children ages 5-12 in science, technology, and engineering and make learning memorable and fun. Their mission is to inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem solvers.From 2014 to 2021, I served on their Board of Trustees and.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Reporting to the President of a $75M consumer healthcare products manufacturer, I drove strategic initiatives in product development, Asian sourcing, and brand management to deliver portfolio expansion, cost optimization, and brand revitalization.- Launched over 500 new products through orchestrated global sourcing from Asia, generating $1M+ in annual cost.

As General Manager responsible for a $7M million P&L for a contract manufacturer specializing in fabricated metal components and complete assemblies to OEMs, I delivered step change process improvements, enabled a strategic acquisition, and oversaw seamless ownership change.- Optimized operations through lean initiatives, workflow restructuring, and.

Served as a board member and family business advisor to this $10M family business providing data and records management. Participated on CEO Search Committee to drive a successful CEO transition.

St. Louis, MO, US

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Business Administration

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