Michael Carey Email & Phone Number

United States

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Promoted by Regional COO to spearhead digital transformation initiatives in North American Operations. Developed three-phase “Crawl-Walk-Run" strategic plan to address and now lead global teams to execute programs closing gaps in digital literacy, process continuity, technical debt, and regulatory compliance.- Led employee needs survey to initiate and peer.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Appointed as Innovation/Pre-Project Manager for an international team of 20+ developers to advance the Global Luxury Refrigeration Platform and Innovation Portfolio. Collaborated with luxury global brand and design teams on market research and analysis to drive bold, consumer-driven technical innovations and market strategies.- Guided formation of the.

Greater Chicago Area

Teamed with Global Innovation Vice Presidents and Directors to adopt ITW Global Innovation Framework in seven diverse industrial product segments. - Delivered impactful project team workshops for decentralized ITW Businesses to facilitate “outcome-based” innovation methods and project deliverables (e.g., Customer Interviewing, Value Proposition.

Greater Chicago Area

Led collaboration with 6 Business Unit Vice Presidents and functional leadership to align strategic priorities, establish innovation domains and structure business activities (e.g., 5 Year Product-Technology Roadmaps, M&A and Partnerships, Sourcing Strategies) leveraging “Playing to Win” Business Strategy principals and methods.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:- As.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:- As Global Principal, spearheaded Whirlpool's first global design language for laundry in concert with 4 regional GMs and design/development teams to deliver 2 new platforms aimed at global brand design equity, UX harmonization, cost/complexity reduction, and architecture synergies. Resulted in 2017 CES Innovation & 2018 iF Awards.OTHER.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

- Originated numerous strategic design initiatives proving out desirability, viability & feasibility to drive category via new platforms & innovations (e.g., touch cap electronics, low cost-high value aesthetics, best in class usability).- As design component of CEO sponsored Global Cost Leadership Team (post 2008 crash) collaborated to develop cost.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:As Design Team Leader, led transformational Kenmore laundry design, UX, and color strategy with Sears Buyers for 6 years, boosting Whirlpool market share by 8% and earning $1B annually. Pioneered the HE4t Front Load Color Series, driving a new home fashion trend and realizing $34M in profits, $110M in additional sales, and $17M+ in media.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

- Played pivotal role in the translation, planning, documentation & implementation of the foundational Whirlpool VBL and graphics standards.- Led design/planning process to successfully launch the 2001-2004 Whirlpool VBL dishwasher lines with consumer relevance to sustain production through today (currently sold as IKEA OEM line).- Led VBL creation and.

The State Of Michigan

- Actively participated in the IDSA Governance Restructure in 2002 and the creation of legislative processes to streamline council meetings and generate formal proposals for board approval.- Organized engaging events, created a cohesive chapter branding strategy & established IDSAMichigan.Com in collaboration with IDSA.Org and Coroflot.Com (Core77)..

Racine, Wisconsin

Responsible for the invention, visualization and product development of new products and concepts by applying advanced materials & processes, consumer insights and multiple innovation methods.

Kokomo, Indiana

Responsible for the integration of customer requirements into the user interface/interaction design of automotive electronics, advanced modular cockpits & show properties for global automotive brands such as: GM, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes/ Smart and Delphi.

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial And Product Design, Magna Cum Laude

Excellence in the Arts Award, College of the Arts, The Ohio State University Phi Kappa Phi Honors Award

Education record

Miscellaneous classes to complete my degree at Ohio State while interning at Delco Electronics in Kokomo, IN.

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: College Preparatory/ National Honor Society President/ Cycling Club