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Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic new appliance products. Duties included developing new suppliers, negotiating contracts and delivering benefits per established business plan. Major accomplishments include:· Monogram Outdoor Grill Program - totally new sourced product line with industry leading performance, unique features, robust construction and $3.9MM benefits· Monogram Built-in Coffee Espresso Program - developed unique new product with international supply chain to deliver over $2.0MM new revenue· Monogram Counter Unit Program – strategic product with new concept stacked burners and automatic re-ignition technologies delivered $2.0MM benefits· Sourced Dryer Program - delivered over $7.0MM benefits by redesigning product, moving tools and equipment to competitor and assuring timely launch (10 month program)· Profile brand Built-in Range Program – totally new radiant product line delivered $15.0MM direct benefits by adapting common modular subsystems from other in-house products · GE brand Built-in Range Program – totally new gas and electric ranges delivered $12.0MM benefits using modular design providing reduction in factory complexity· Monogram Hood Program – totally new high end niche product delivered $1.0MM benefits while introducing unique new aspiration system

Responsible for the solicitation and sale of international franchises for French Fry vending products including technical support during the business startup phase. Accomplishments include:· Developed detailed Master Franchise, Supply And Escrow Agreements· Created pro forma financial business plans for customers in target countries· Launched strategic test markets on four continents· Provided on-site technical support for each launch· Established 10 year purchasing contracts with each Franchisee

Responsible for the development and manufacture of French Fry Vending Machines. Responsibilities included developing the Product from feasibility through production while staffing in North America and Korea simultaneously. Accomplishments include:· Developed first generation prototype for investor review and funding· Negotiated Joint Venture Manufacturing Agreement with partner in Korea· Organized and staffed Engineering and Production departments in North America / Korea· Established world-wide supplier base and launched first generation production in 10 mos· Developed second generation machine per US / Canada / International Regulatory Agency requirements and obtained all pertinent approvals

Staff level position responsible for the timely implementation of totally new and derivative vending products, attaining cost and quality goals and assuring manufacturability. Accomplishments include:· Established and chaired Product Planning Council to define new product strategy· Established new product introduction process with tollgates for Engineering / Manufacturing· Developed and implemented new generation food and snack vending machines· Developed and implemented new common controls architecture across all product lines · Implemented staffing plans to offset peak department loading periods

Responsible for Cost and Quality Improvements for current model Refrigeration and Laundry products, Drafting and Documentation Departments, Model Shop, Engineering Laboratories, Regulatory Compliance and Production Liaison (four factories). Accomplishments include:· Comprehensive new Documentation Control System· Introduced CAD / CAM / CNC prototyping methodology· Implemented automated data acquisition systems in laboratories· Reduced Service Call rates 40% all products· Attained 3-5% cost improvement goals annually· Developed and implemented new generation gas & electric clothes dryers reducing material costs 35% / labor costs 50%

Bs, Education

Business Administration

B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha, ASME