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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

We change lives!The Chicago Lighthouse is a world-renowned social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities. Recognized as a pioneer in innovation since 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse provides: Vision rehabilitation services, Education, Employment opportunities and Assistive technology for people of all ages.In addition to Employment Training; The Chicago Lighthouse offers meaningful employment for persons who are blind and disabled. Employment Opportunities - Call Center Operations and Customer Service contracts including: - The Illinois Toll way Authority- University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System- Advocate Health Care- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationIndustries and Manufacturing- Wall Clocks for Home Décor; Office and Government Sales- Office Supplies / Products- Kitting & Contract Assembly

9 Chrystal Lake Rd. Suite 120, Lake In The Hills, Il 60156

Helping You Learn Today.......For a Better Future-Tutoring Services - Kindergarten through High School and beyond Math (through Calculus), Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth, General), English (Reading, Writing), Spanish- SAT and ACT prep tutoring – Individualized for your student to help in college placement and financial aid- After School Homework Help Program - Gets the difficult work out of the way and frees up time for you and your student - Summer Program - Gives your student a jump start in the classroom next fall

Winix America is the start-up North American subsidy of Winix Inc, a manufacturer of appliances for the home environment. Key Responsibilities: Marketing, Product Management and Key Account responsibility for Winix America; developed new product lines and managed product introductions; collaborated cross functionally between customer, marketing, sales, finance, engineering and manufacturing to design, build and sell Winix and Kenmore branded products; negotiated pricing, display commitments and promotional events with customers; directed customer channel strategy for national chains down through e-commerce. - Increased bottom line unit gross margin from 31.8% - 37.2% in three years - Developed and implemented marketing and sales plans that delivered triple digit sales growth three straight years

Held two simultaneous roles 1) LG COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (Start-Up) - Product Launch Manager Led the successful launch of LG brand commercial laundry in the US resulting in over $6 million of incremental revenue in the first 12 months. Actively contributed to the early product design phase, implemented product field test, oversaw all aspects of setting up a new business unit, negotiated contract terms and pricing. 2) SEARS KENMORE BUSINESS UNIT - Key account category responsibility for Kenmore Branded OEM products, developed and implemented marketing and sales promotions to drive retail sales, worked cross-functionally between customer (Sears Kenmore team), LG marketing, engineering and manufacturing to design, build and sell Kenmore branded cooking and floor care products.- Commissioned consumer research projects to gage and then drive new innovation- Successfully managed $500,000 sales promotion budget- Delivered one of the most successful retail event in the category

Managed and led the Market Introduction Plan for new Maytag products; collaborated across-functionally with finance, engineering, sales, manufacturing and marketing to ensure the timely roll-out of new products; presented plans to company leadership and presented new products at tradeshows, customers and sales meetings.- Led cross functional team through the Marketing Introduction Plan (MIP) to successfully bring a new line commercial laundry products to market ($9 million annual revenue)- Managed Product Planning activities for innovative new Kenmore branded dishwasher and cooking appliances.($11 million annual revenue)- Actively contributed to innovation and ideation initiatives

Progressed through sales and marketing territory responsibilities (Washington DC, Chicago and Minneapolis). Worked with home builders, distributors and retailers; coaching, training, developing promotional plans to drive sales. - Recognized with four ‘Star Performer Awards’ for effective advertising and promotional programs- Earned five ‘Sales Leadership Awards’ and ‘Sales Excellence Awards’ - Supported new product introductions, organized and led customer training events and implemented local marketing efforts such as Parade of Homes and designer show homes

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Overseas internships in Panama and Mexico

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