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Creator of a GameLife Sports - a company built to develop and launch innovative interactive outdoor recreational games

We help other companies and inventor bring innovation to life.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

• Managed a staff of 20+ which included Product Managers, Concept Engineers, and APP Developers.
• As GM of the Ryobi ONE+ line of cordless tools, led one of the flagship brands of TTI.
• Demonstrated broad, deep experience in Intellectual Property strategy - both in proactive filings and in defending rights with agencies such as the US Patent and Trade Organization, US District Courts, US Court of.
• Seasoned International Business traveler with over 30 trips to PRC, having spent cumulatively over a year on the ground in places such as Hong Kong, HouJie, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, and Zhongshan; further.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

• Led Product Development initiatives for brands including RIDGID, RYOBI, HART, STOK, STILE, ARCITIC COVE, and RYOBI Garage Door Openers.
• Drove a HART brand major initiative through sell-in which was the genesis of launching a multi-million dollar program with Wal-Mart.
• Successfully launched multiple generations of Ridgid brand cordless platforms including Nicad, Lithium, high performance Lithium, and connected battery packs / tools which formed the core of a thriving cordless.
• Managed the connected product strategy for TTI’s Consumer businesses, including wireless platform selection, component selection, APP development, and Cloud data management
• Led multiple, extensive deep dives into costing on the highest volume skus for RIDGID brand, resulting in unparalleled success – achieved by renegotiating part costing and innovating the manufacturing process
• Successfully worked with Creative Agencies, Marketing Teams, and the Legal Team to maintain protection for multiple brands and sub-brands such as Ryobi ONE+, STOK, STILE, ARCTIC COVE, and RIDGID OCTANE

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

• Successfully led product presentations to major global retailers such as The Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Northern Tool, Wal-Mart, Target, Bunnings, and Sodimac.
• Developed University research contracts with Clemson, NC State, Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech resulting in bringing multiple innovative concepts to market
• Championed or Invented the following key technologies: quiet fan “Owl” features, Bluetooth connected batteries, palm impact driver
• Negotiated Outsource Product Development agreements totaling $100M+ in business.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

• Led project teams in hand held power tools for brands such as RYOBI, CRAFTSMAN, AND RIDGID
• Milwaukee Acquisition – was one of two members selected as technical representatives on the M&A team, contributing to the subsequent $626M acquisition. Chosen to lead Milwaukee Product Management for the inaugural.
• Achieved major ambidextrous leadership success in pushing Value Engineering (VE) and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP), driving both returns and warranty costs to record lows all while also releasing record numbers of.
• Championed or Invented the following key technologies: clutch bypass on drills, the JobMax modular tool concept, one handed reciprocating saw, serial number tracking, impact resistant bits, Stealth oil pulse impact.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business And Entrepreneurship

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering