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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Chatsworth, Georgia, Us

Cimbar Performance Minerals is a global leader in the delivery of performance mineral-based additive solutions across multiple markets and industries specializing in barium sulfate, talc, alumina trihydrate (ATH). Cimbar is headquartered in Chatsworth, Georgia and operates 16 production sites in the United States, Mexico, China and Pakistan.https://www.cimbar.com

Provided commercial services as a contracted consultant to multiple global manufacturing and distribution companies. Services include M&A, commercial-sales coaching -organizations alignment, key and global account strategic development, attracting new suppliers for distributors, business plans, competitive market analysis.

Winston, New Mexico, Us

Privately held, largest producer and broadest range of natural zeolites in the Americas. Serving markets such as; water treatment, odor control, animal feeds, coatings, plastics, agricultural, concrete,...

Macon, Georgia, Us

Privately Held - Worlds largest producer of ultra fine high bright Kaolins,Markets include: Paper and Industrial- Paints, Coatings, Inks, Rubber, Catalysts, Adhesives & SealantsBased on prior performance igniting and growing industrial sales, promoted to assume all commercial P&L responsibilities to include sales, marketing customer and technical service,Led 8 direct reports with a team of 28 professionals, led multi-discipline teams,led commercial efforts to 5 straight years of increased profits,Successfully merged newly acquired contractual business that added significant financial performance, required specific customer focus intimacy strategies to ensure gaining, merge and unite these new global customers in the transition,Recruited a key talent to focus on innovation non core markets.

Macon, Georgia, Us

Initially recruited as Global Director of Industrial Sales to transform sales team and develop new strategy. The industrial sector was selected as a core growth engine as the paper market kept declining year over year. New platform strategy was required to include succession planning, enhanced technical service, new product launch and sales channels needed realignment. It required a new strategy with acceleration.Increased volumes and profits year over yearDeveloped new sales and market strategies to focus on key accounts, core competencies and innovation, Re-energized sales organization by recruited 2 key talents.

Ch-4665, Oftringen, Ch

Privately Held- Worlds largest producer of high brigh Calcium Carbonates and also Distributor of Specialty Chemicals and AdditivesMarkets include; Paints, Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants, Rubber, Concrete and PlasticsDirector of Sales & Technical Service- Americas January 2010 - April 2013Led a team of 11 commercial and 3 technical service people,Promoted following success in USA/Canada role to manage sales for all Americas focusing on Mexico and Brazil,Converted large customer to SOMI partnership,M&A team member responsible for sales due diligenceDirector of Sales, USA/Canada - Building Materials April 2004 - December 2009First year gained $2MM new business at largest USA coatings producer,Successfully introduced new product at 3rd largest USA paint producer,As distribution became a core strategic direction in 2011 in USA/Canada, spearheaded commercial efforts and strategy for Building Materials as new distributors were acquired.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Manufacturer of Calcium Carbonates, Kaolin Clays and Specialty MineralsHeld various positions;Global Key Account Mgr, 2003-2004Market Mgr, 2002-2003Nat'l Distribution Mgr 1999-2002Regional Sales Mgr 1997-1999Product Mgr 1994-1997Sales Mgr 1985-1994