Own global NPI projects for the Fire & SCBA business unit. Lead the gathering of global market and customer insights and conduct global market and industry analysis. Develop global marketing plan for the NPI, ensuring linkages to the segment plan and customer journey. Lead global NPI launch plan and execution and develop launch packages with all the information needed by the area or region. Direct the creation of all collateral, sales support and training strategy for global launch. Provide continuous support and guidance to areas and regions during the first year after launch.

Developed a new strategy and an innovative portfolio of Software as a Service solutions for the fire market. Through collaboration with the 3M Connected Safety Business Unit, I also help drive firefighters and 3M/Scott PPE onto their iOT platform.

3M is a global manufacturer of safety devices and personal protective equipment for firefighters, industrial workers, police, military, security forces, and rescue teams. My primary focus is to identify growth opportunities by leveraging leading technologies into product designs that meet the evolving needs of our customer base.• I am currently assigned to the Connected Safety project at 3M with a primary focus on connected firefighting• I direct the activities of the ‘Firefighter of the Future’ project, which is modeled after the ‘skunkworks’ development method. I collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define the launch strategies for each global customer segment.• Received international praise for the global design and launch of the ‘Scott Sight’ product – a first-of-its-kind product that was awarded for its creative strategy and impacts on the safety industry.• In October 2017, Scott was sold to 3M. Scott was originally a Tyco company, who merged with Johnson Controls (JCI) in 2016. I have been a consistent and calming presence for our team during these changes, even receiving the ‘Living the Tyco Values Award’ for my commitment to teamwork and ethical leadership.

I have a natural talent for building impactful relationships, and this role allowed me to use that talent to engage with customers, understand their needs, and find creative solutions for the broader market. This position required technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.During my first year with Scott:• My team delivered three new products into the marketplace, which enhanced our thermal imaging product line while adding $20M in annual revenues.• I introduced SaaS technology into our design strategy• I integrated an important business relationship with ISG Infrasys during Tyco’s merger with JCI – a partnership that advanced our product-line distribution by 43%.

Salamander Technologies is the leading supplier of accountability systems essential for safety in the workplace – especially for larger venues open to the public such as convention centers, sports arenas, etc. Salamander provides hundreds of safety products for over 3,000 customers.When I joined Salamander in February of 2005, I was only the 10th employee to join their company. I began as a Marketing Communications Specialist and continued to gain traction as I grew my business and leadership acumen in larger roles including Channel Marketing Manager (2007 to 2008), Product Manager (2008 to 2009), & Marketing Manager (2009 to 2010).In 2010, I was approached by one of the owners to take over as GM while also heading up the marketing department. At the time, we had just recently been named to the INC 500 and had grown our team to about 50 total employees.Our small size allowed me to streamline processes while gaining a deep perspective of the ‘cause-and-effect’ of implementing new marketing strategies.There was no room for organizational silos; I managed operations, logistics, team building exercises, training, vendor partnerships, customer accounts, marketing plans, and everything in between.• Slashed overhead costs by 98%• Implemented MS Dynamics CRM system• Created effective training plans for the regional training centers (RTCs)• Transitioned product development from a client-based software to SaaS• Revamped our product delivery process• Oversaw IT infrastructure• Designed marketing graphics and wrote collateral content• Wrote policies and procedures

For a brief time, I utilized my AAS in Visual Communications to do contract graphic design projects. My clients included:• Old Towne Construction Company• Rockwest Technology Group• Women’s Winter Ski Tour – Website design and administration• Rescue Equipment Sales and Service (RESS)

Knorr marketing offers multimedia designs for home furnishing retailers for major clients like La-Z-Boy.I oversaw the creative direction and activities while also lending my IT skills to procure new computers and maintain the internal network.

• I created over 50 poster designs for international celebrities. Rock superstar Joan Jett loved my poster design for her concert so much she took over a dozen copies for herself and friends after the show.• Designed advertising campaigns nationwide• Evaluated and implemented a direct mailing solution• Developed campaign for the Pigskin Playoffs that garnered a 36% ROI