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Appleton, WI, US

Appleton, WI, US

United States

• Responsible for setting organizational direction on building financial strength and enhancing the organization’s ability to effectively support its growth.
• Actively leading the merger and acquisition of an energy development, capital management, engineering, and asset management company. Currently leading integration efforts and serving on the Board of Directors.
• Actively serve as FTI company representative at EnPTi Holdings Board of Directors meetings.
• Developed and implemented a new-to-company, short and long term corporate strategic and financial plan.
• Created and oversaw a central shared services model supporting three businesses which encompassed engineering, IT, business transformation, human resources, supply chain, communications, marketing, vehicle fleet, and.
• Developed and integrated the capital management arm offerings into FTI’s existing business model.

Marshfield, WI

• Provided strategic leadership fueling new product and service development and market growth, while supporting internal operations refinement.
• Accomplished business turn -around through focus on customer delivery, quality, value add and internal process improvements.
• Drove company's organic growth and prepared it for long-term expansion through acquisitions focused on understanding the customer, diversification, and revenue generation options.
• Adjusted organizational corporate structure and restructured company ESOP program.
• Introduced new products generating significant revenue, including project management services, turnkey software solutions, and user-friendly configurable software controls.
• Evaluated and pursued organic growth, non-organic growth, and M&A opportunities to guide strategic direction.

Appleton, WI

• Founded the business planning, transformation and change management company to leverage experience and lessons learned in 15 years of leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Provided advice and leadership to.
• Founded Intelliworks; specialized in strategic planning, business transformation, and action planning.
• Implemented and led M&A processes and due diligence for private equity.
• Directed an overhaul of organizational effectiveness and culture transformation which included communication plans, recognition strategies, succession plans, and alliance partner criteria.
• Developed and implemented a new business model.

Neenah, WI

• Developed a comprehensive five-year strategic business plan and IT investment strategy for a multinational personal care corporation’s multimillion-dollar P&L. Linked functions and regions globally to drive.
• Roles spanned across supply chain, sales, IT, marketing, corporate strategy, M&A, and transformational leadership.
• Led large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program implementations.
• Directed consulting engagements with multimillion-dollar investments, collaborating closely with the Executive Council and Board of Directors.

Neenah, WI

• Led the implementation of a new ERP system across North America to enhance performance in B2B, B2C, and healthcare divisions, resulting in multimillion-dollar savings.
• Developed high-performance teams and executed strategic planning, achieving successful business changes ahead of schedule while improving sales growth and operating margins.

Neenah, WI

• Oversaw the alignment of IT with business objectives as Sales and Information Director, leading a strategic go-to-market project that optimized sales performance through new KPIs and CRM capabilities.
• Fostered collaboration across teams, developed a customer-centric training program for over 300 professionals, and represented the company in industry engagements to advance its interests.

Neenah, WI

• Led new product implementations for two major retailers, coordinating tradeshows and in-store strategies with a team of 21 professionals across six global divisions.
• Developed strategic trade programs and streamlined sales planning, resulting in a 25% reduction in planning time and a 7% increase in market share through customer-focused studies.

Neenah, WI

• Centralized and optimized KCC’s supply chain across 15 European countries, enhancing inventory control and customer collaboration.
• Acquired 17 new customers by implementing joint planning and developing financial forecasting models.

• Served in rotational roles to gain broad exposure and experience in supply chain operations.
• Developed skills in strategic planning, production planning, product demand forecasting and supply chain requirements planning.

• As a manufacturing engineer, focused on process improvement, improving operational efficiency, capital equipment procurement, and new product introduction.
• Transitioned to Operations Manager role, providing leadership to a union-led production facility responsible for fabricating and assembling engines.
• Implemented Team Based Work System in a traditional Union Environment.
• Led niche assembly line under government standards and regulations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Technology

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Certifications In M&A And Corporate Development Strategies