Throughout my career as a Senior Operations and Product Innovation Executive I have repeatedly identified and capitalized on consumer trends and market opportunities to develop and launch products that deliver strong and sustained contributions to revenue, margins and market share. My experience spans diverse industries and I have built a reputation for turning around underperforming organizations and taking high-performers to the next level.My focus is on identifying the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to create and introduce products that drive market and revenue growth. On the other side of the equation, I am committed to reducing costs and optimizing productivity through lean and continuous improvement. I am passionate about building and leading top-performing teams and I foster cultures of engagement, transparency and collaboration.Strengths that set me apart include:✔PRODUCT INNOVATION: I’m the Inventor of Record for 27 US Patents.✔BUSINESS TURNAROUNDS | MARKET DISRUPTION: Enhanced Ebonite International bowling ball products with new materials and creative marketing to drive differentiation and reverse declining sales.✔NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Innovated products for DESA that generated up to $5M in new sales within 12 months.Other strengths include:Product Rebranding | Strategic Planning | P&L Accountability | Global Expansion | Kaizen | Lean | Strategic Business Partnerships | Teambuilding | LeadershipWhen I’m not working I enjoy camping and I’m an avid sports fan.
Listed skills include Product Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, and 41 others.