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Creator of Simon Consulting, based on common sense and logic, specializing in improving both the top and bottom lines on the P & L Statement, for small to mid size companies, as well as Start Ups. A wide range of functional engagement expertise, ranging from Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Lean, Six Sigma, CRM Implementation, ERP Implementation. Technology savvy, ability to apply the latest trends and tools: IoT, Predictive Analytics, Automated Intelligence, (AI), Machine Learning, Minimal & Viable, (MVP), Business Model Canvas, Wireframing, Entrepreneurship, Intra-preneurship.

Currently advise MPI as a member of the Board of Directors, working to support and advance the organization’s mission to enhance public debate and promote civic journalism.

Shaped new marketing approach, revolutionizing company’s marketing/go-to-market plans to create a cohesive, multichannel marketing strategy that maximized revenue growth and market share. Continually assessed customer and competitor landscape, leveraging insights to drive hyper-targeted product development, pricing, technology and marketing initiatives. Built, led and coached leadership team of five, ensuring talent met the current and future needs of the business. Held full P&L responsibility for the Motorsports line of business.

Created company’s first-ever strategic plan for North American operations – leveraging savvy communication and interpersonal skills to educate and secure buy-in from global executives on strategic planning processes. Initiated company’s first product planning and lifecycle strategy (including an obsolescence strategy) and facilitated the implementation of a cross-functional stage-gate product lifecycle management process.

Pendleton, Indiana, Us

Broadened market reach of Delco Remy Heavy Duty product line beyond North America into global markets including China and others. Analyzed market trends and needs, and defined new value proposition, revamped marketing and sales strategy, and collaborated internally across functions and with customers to develop and launch more customer-driven products into new market channels worldwide – OEM, OES and Aftermarket Distributors. Managed 40-person team, located in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Europe, Japan and China.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Spearheaded comprehensive transformation, successfully navigating “promote from within” environment to reinvigorate growth and market expansion worldwide for this new division of the multibillion-dollar Automotive Group. Guided the innovation, execution and measurement of nontraditional sales/go-to-market strategies and product offerings that drove customer acquisition/retention globally. Directed cross-functional group of 55 associates (across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service) located in Michigan, Poland, Mexico, and China.

Akron, Oh, Us

Directed comprehensive organizational transformation and Lean/Six Sigma rollout and integration of manufacturing, supply chain, sales and marketing – using newly obtained Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt certifications and change management expertise to secure buy-in and adoption company-wide. Trained executive leadership and mid-level management teams in Lean/Six Sigma, effectively selecting projects in key areas to maximize investment.

Akron, Oh, Us

Provided general management and P&L oversight of newly created corporate division (while continuing to maintain full responsibility for the Retread Systems business). Shaped new infrastructure, formulated customer-driven marketing and sales strategies, and directed an integrated sales force of 80 associates in producing multimillion-dollar revenue in the US and Canada.

Akron, Oh, Us

Assessed existing strategies and operations, and crafted comprehensive turnaround plan – revamping distribution, marketing and sales strategies to generate multimillion-dollar revenue and 30%+ profit margins. Achieved results despite low corporate visibility and difficulty obtaining much needed capital expenditures.

Akron, Oh, Us

Designed and implemented an eight-month turnaround plan for a region that had been missing its sales revenue and profit objectives for the previous three years. Held accountability for multimillion-dollar sales revenue, business development, and a 10-outlet retail P&L. Led and reenergized a veteran group of 240 associates in nine southern states.

Akron, Oh, Us

Assistant Manager, National Accounts, Akron, OH (1995 – 1997)District Manager, Minneapolis, MN (1994)District Manager, Commercial Sales, Chicago, IL (1991 – 1993)Sales Engineer, Chicago, IL (1985 – 1990)

Bs, Industrial Technology / Manufacturing Engineering

Executive Program, Corporate Strategic Marketing

Global Executive Program, Finance

Executive Program, International Business