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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Leading this internal startup, I’ve worn multiple functional hats reflecting a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and innovative creativity to implement actionable outcomes. I’ve spearheaded a complete overhaul of the business, and hardware + software platforms, focusing on innovative technology packages, fit-for-purpose solutions, and modern connected device hardware strategies. We are building a business with one singular focus: bring to market an industry-first, aftermarket connected solution capable of integrating to any loading dock overhead door or leveler currently in-service or to be deployed in the future, and deliver operational insights + asset health analytics.

Houston, Texas, United States

Business rebranded as FORTIFY.

Southwest Region

Grew a multinational client portfolio of more than $35 Million revenue in 5 years enabling digital engagement strategies, managing commercial oversight, and driving operational excellence across global teams ensuring best in class performance to support initiatives.

Houston, Texas Area

Led simultaneous, cross-functional teams whose focus was to provide innovative solutions utilizing technology to deliver efficiency and lower operational expenses.Managed collaborative solutions within the greater organization by leveraging industry knowledge and championing creative thinking.

Houston, Tx

Appointed by senior leadership to lead internal change management program across multiple divisions and six geographic service areas successfully delivering O&M savings in excess of $4.5 million annually.Leveraged strategic analyses and observations to challenge the status quo and promote new ideas and thinking by identifying initiatives and leading teams in order to maximize our operational efficiency.

Houston, Texas Area

Spearheaded national marketing programs under constant time and budget constraints contributing to customer base growth each year. Designed and executed engagement strategies to contribute to the $50+ million revenue goals annually.Developed reporting and market insight utilizing third party resources to gain insight and understanding into market trends, consumer behavior, and business processes in order to provide feedback and implement strategic business improvements.Managed turnaround of organization’s online shopping portal, redirecting product targeting, messaging, and reporting to improve daily sales units by 35%, resulting in improved gross annual margins and total portal users.Directed annual marketing budget in excess of $1 million to execute traditional media, PPC, and social engagement.Led four members of myTrueCost.com operational team to execute customer engagement strategy, online deliverables and innovative site improvements to deliver a high value customer experience.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed brand and business representation solely within four Midwest states to commercial, industrial and utility customers resulting in 28% operating income growth and a total of $900,000 in 2013. Led support team consisting of 15 people to provide high value, customer-centric service to 200 customers’ business needs.Collaborated on development team to lead Sales and Marketing representation in launching Salesforce.com platform, resulting in a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Management system.Managed organization training for 40+ sales people in use of Salesforce.com platform, as well as managed gap identification and remediation for ongoing education.Volunteered to lead senior level team of four people to develop and launch the first successful National Sales Program, now contributing over $6 million annually in operating income.

Minneapolis, Mn

Provided analytical, forecasting and daily support to 120 customers across Wisconsin to ensure proper risk mitigation relating to natural gas needs, resulting in an accuracy rate within approximately 4% of target.Conducted hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation services in order to maintain cost effectiveness and relay worth maximization of services.Led first successful margin opportunity for organization by delivering gas to targeted customers and operating income of approximately $800,000 in a single month by maintaining accuracy rate of less than 3% on any given day.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provided analytical services and support in client-ready format to internal teams, leadership and clients.Executed multiple period driven projects simultaneously through various platforms within constrained time periods.

Greater Omaha Area

Consolidated, analyzed and assimilated all collected measurement data for over 300 measurement points across two states in format of electronic and physically collected data.Provided technical analyses and system support to assist with development of project planning.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Leadership Executive Mba

Activities and Societies: BAUER MBA Society

International Business Residency | Shanghai China, Beijing China, Chengdu China, Hong Kong Sar

B.A., International Business/Spanish

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Track, Zeta Psi Fraternity

Business/Spanish

Studied abroad through the Council Program in Sevilla, Spain for the Fall of 2000 Semester.

Education record