Robert Priebe Email & Phone Number

Burnsville, Mn

Director of New Product Development (1999 – 2015)Reported to the President and owner CEO. Managed budget of $250K for the department and over $1M in capital expenditures. Oversaw all design responsibilities for proprietary new products. Researched and implemented new ways to reduce cost of existing products. Identified vendors, molders and other suppliers. In conjunction with our regulated products, oversaw all 3rd party testing. Maintained and managed the company’s patent portfolio. Supervised staff of 1-2 people.

Burnsville, Mn

New Product Manager (1987 – 1999)Reported to owner. Managed budget of $150K for department and over $500K in capital expenditures. Managed freelance engineers and developed all new products. Oversaw all aspects of NPD process including identification of new ideas, design, sourcing, product management, negotiation of final costing, and communication with all departments. Maintained company’s patent portfolio. Supervised staff of 1-2 people.

Minneapolis, Mn

Assistant Sales Manager (1984 – 1986)Involved in direct sales, office and warehouse management, purchasing, and marketing. With Sales Manager ran company showroom and handled all issues with local accounts.• Added 21 new accounts.• Instrumental in setting up new warehouse program with Snyder Drug Stores resulting in a 35% increase in sales volume.Other positions while at Risvold:Warehouse Manager/Office Manager (1980 – 1983)Shipping Supervisor (1979)Picker/Packer (1978)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And History, 3.2

Transferred to the U of M from Macalester College in St. Paul Mn.

Political Science And History, 3.2