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I've helped brands increase sales by +50% by managing the product line P&L and creating the strategic vision. I've led teams with high-profile, successful product launches, doubling sales of new products and generating millions in growth. My business cases gained executive buy-in for hundreds of millions in R&D and Marketing spend and launched market leaders that achieved +30% New Product Vitality.I specialize in:➡️ LEADERSHIP: Coaching team members on user needs, product differentiation, positioning, pricing, forecast➡️ PRODUCT STRATEGY: Developing multi-year growth & profitability planning to optimize product mix➡️ PRODUCT LAUNCH: Managing millions in budgets to deliver high-impact price leaders➡️ COMMERCIALIZATION: Leading cross-functional teams on go-to-market, sales force & channel engagement, demand creationCareer highlights:✅ Conceived and executed single biggest product launch in company history: 20% increase in category sales✅ Managed hundreds of product launches and integrated new brands: grew sales by 51%✅ Developed winning product design and pricing strategy: awarded military and federal contracts for $123.8M✅ Overhauled & streamlined development milestones: managed dozens of simultaneous Comm./Gov't projects✅ Fastest launch in company history for new category: rapid end-user prototype feedback provided clear direction on featuresEducation:◆ Executive MBA - Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan◆ Master of Arts (MA) - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan◆ Bachelor of Science (BS) - United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, ColoradoAdditional Details:Corporate Career◆ 14 years of leadership in product marketing for small to medium-sized businesses◆ I've led product management efforts in both the Outdoors and Medical Device industries◆ Deep experience heading product strategy to drive growth in commercial, government, and international markets◆ Ran strategic business teams: prioritized quality, cost, capacity, new product initiatives; executed 5-yr growth plansU.S. Air Force Officer◆ Served as Intel Weapons Officer conducting mission planning & threat training for special operations, fighter wings◆ Multiple deployments to the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa◆ Graduate of U.S. Air Force Weapons School - Nellis AFB, NevadaPersonal◆ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, aspiring endurance athlete, and beginner weightlifter◆ Five kids at home keeps me focused and motivated