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Beachwood, Oh, Us

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Los Angeles, California, Us

Senior Staff leader responsible for Outreach (Marketing + Workforce Development) at CESMII - the Smart Manufacturing Institute.Engaging industry, educating the masses and spring-boarding off of CESMII's accomplishments to date to place the power of change and innovation at the fingertips of everyone who touches manufacturing.Leading the creation of a national learning infrastructure to drive 21st-century competitiveness through the broad-scale adoption of Smart Manufacturing.

Chandler, Az, Us

Operational leader representing a global community of likeminded industry professionals. Significantly improved the commercial recognition of the association publicly, serving as the face of the organization and representing its interests in public partnerships and executive-level settings. Drove the creation and implementation of enhanced Board and operating structures to improve operating effectiveness, decision making and accountability, ensuring a focus on value for all constituents. Accountable for financial performance, including revenue-generating activities and expense management of volunteer-led association with members in 41 countries worldwide.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for global software business taking Proficy Operations Management Software into Manufacturing markets. Led Product Management team for core Proficy products to define market opportunities, evolve product capabilities, develop new solutions and support products throughout their lifecycle. Worked with Software Development, Strategic Alliances, Corporate Marketing and direct and channel Sales to drive growth of product business globally.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for identifying global strategic market opportunities for the GE Fanuc Operations Management Software business. Analyze commercial attractiveness and ability to compete in market segments, create commercial positioning, tactical plans and program deliverables needed to capitalize on the opportunities. Coordinate cross-functional marketing teams and budgets to drive awareness and demand and to support sales teams’ pipeline activities in the Americas, EMEA, China and Asia-Pacific. Integral to GE Fanuc relationships with industry analysts, media, strategic alliances and trade associations (MESA NA Conference Chair 2008 & 2009).

Managed sales activities at 6 Corporate Accounts in automotive tier-one segment for industry-leading Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) software provider. Responsible for creating/managing pipeline, meeting revenue projections, developing account potential and supporting Corporate Accounts globally. Managed internal and external teams consisting of Product and Professional Services personnel, 3rd-party Implementation Partners and customer resources to deliver turnkey solutions and ensure success of implementations.

Huron, Oh, Us

Led commercial marketing activities for start-up industrial software business unit at established Industrial Automation Systems Integrator. Responsible for market creation/development, product positioning and marketing activities associated with taking new Build-To-Order/error-proofing software product to market. Assumed Product Management responsibilities for managing product roadmap, weighing features/functionality versus market opportunities, establishing pricing models/levels and developing delivery, training and support models.

Ran sales and marketing operations for $15 M Rockwell Automation wholesale distributor. Managed 24 employees in two locations with responsibility for top-line revenue of entire company and profit/loss responsibility for branch location. Responsible for training, personnel development, wage increases, hiring/firing of employees of Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Technical Specialists, Warehouse/Delivery and Counter Sales personnel. Developed and executed annual business plans, training/seminars and promotional programs for numerous product suppliers.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Managed sales territory consisting of over 800 accounts and 2 electrical wholesale distributors. Sold and supported over 300,000 Industrial Automation hardware and software products and supported Rockwell’s “Globalization Initiatives” by supporting customer sales activities worldwide. Assembled and directed teams consisting of technical, corporate, distributor and third-party resources to win projects, convert competitive business and standardize customers on Rockwell products. Oversaw sales channel development, increased market share and resolved all technical and commercial issues within customer base.

Bs, Engineering

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