I am a strategic-minded marketing professional with expertise in developing new markets and driving innovation through voice-of-the-customer research. With over 25 years in B2B marketing, I have extensive know-how in selling through distribution channels to industrial safety, operations and maintenance professionals. In addition to having worked for a global manufacturers, I also founded and managed my own consulting practice specializing in U.S.-Japan business development. This diverse experience has enabled me to combine entrepreneurial initiative with the ability to operate effectively across organizational lines in a corporate environment. I have strong critical thinking skills, and am adept at employing strategic planning, research and analysis, project management, problem-solving and team leadership skills to establish objectives and execute on the plan. My broad international experience enables me to interact effectively in multicultural environments. In addition, I speak and read Japanese, as well as some Chinese (Mandarin).Specialties include: B2B marketing, business development, front-end innovation, product development, industry management, strategic planning, market entry / expansion, voice-of-the-customer research, international business, e-marketing, demand generation, industrial distribution, trusted business advisor selling, environmental health and safety, lean manufacturing, operational excellence, maintenance and reliability
Listed skills include Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Product Management, and 20 others.