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Aluminate™ digital printed cans are the can the beverage industry has been waiting for. Aluminate uses next-gen printing technology to decorate cans with an unlimited number of precisely matched colors. Metallic, matte, gloss, and tactile finishes are all possible on the same can. Industry leading pricing, lightning quick turnaround times, and low MOQs ensure your brand's success with Aluminate cans. Aluminate cans withstand the demands of high-speed packaging.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

10+ years leading company through everchanging beverage market. Founded Lagersmith as a mobile bottling company in 2012, pivoting multiple times to become a leading company in beverage manufacturing. A competent visionary that implements ideas, listens for improvements, and initiates changes throughout operation.

Lead sustainability strategy and vision for company projects. Create sales and marketing initiatives related to company's vision. Spearhead site acquisition and analysis. Experience with LEED-H and LEED-ND pilot programs. External spokesperson for sustainable and energy efficient design. Worked on projects awarded: - “Best in Real Estate Award 2006” – For Sale Multifamily Under 75 Units, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - “Excellence Award for Sustainability 2007” – National Insulated Concrete Form Association - E2 City Homes was 1 of 25 projects named by Finance & Commerce as Minnesota’s “Top Projects” for 2007 - Received national 1st Runner-up for ICF Builder Magazine’s “2007 Multifamily Project of the Year” - National Commercial Builders Council “2008 Chairman’s Award of Excellence”

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Founded company as a college freshman and officed out of dorm room. Increased company sales revenue by triple digit growth for three straight years. Grew the company’s workforce from 4 to 16 employees. Spearheaded all sales, marketing, and business development initiatives. Expanded the company’s target market from residential to incorporate commercial clients as well. Generated lean operating procedures for production managers to implement in the field. - Became a change agent to advance the culture of the organization with respect to sustainability - Expanded company’s target market area from St. Paul, MN to the entire Twin Cities metro area - Averaged an above industry standard of 33% sale per lead ratio. - Reorganized company structure and incentive program that achieved a 10% productivity gain within 1 year - Conducted a successful sale of the company