Steven Cramer

Steven Cramer Email and Phone Number

VP of Corporate Development at ASG @ Alliance Sports Group
Grand Prairie, Texas
Steven Cramer's Location
Redmond, Washington, United States, United States
About Steven Cramer

As a hands-on executive in consumer product companies - hard goods with or without electronics and firmware - Steven leads internal and external cross functional teams to identify consumer trends and emerging technology opportunities and respond with market disrupting, innovative products. • Marketplace Assessment: Consumer Trends, Technology Innovation and Competitive Landscape.regulations.• Proven Business Development for technology partnerships, co-branding, licensing, promotional opportunities. Direct negotiation for Joint Ventures and Co-Development as well as all aspects of Intellectual Property. • Envision strategic product roadmaps leading to brand aligned, dynamic product innovation sessions to define Consumer-centric headline features addressing consumer unmet needs, trend-right styling and established cost targets. Mix cross-functional internal staff with outside subject matter experts and creative talent.• Direct management of Design/Engineering for-perceived value balanced with cost effective design for manufacturability. Proven Speed-to-Market abilities with full project management responsibility. • Quality Management Systems to ensure great performance, durability, perfect aesthetics, and compliance to all specifications and • Direct factory and vendor sourcing and agreements heavily leveraging factory/vendor resources integrated with internal team for optimal cost-effective development, design and engineering. Over 100 entries into China with in-depth experience with vendor contracts and collaboration in North America, Asia and Europe.Steven’s achievements and recognitions include Walmart Vendor of the Year in two companies, Toys R Us, Best Buy and Target recognition, Holiday give-away product on Ellen DeGeneres Show, Best of Show for Hardware at E3, first to market for Apple iOS7 game controllers, Black Belt Six Sigma, and numerous patents.

Steven Cramer's Current Company Details
Alliance Sports Group

Alliance Sports Group

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VP of Corporate Development at ASG
Grand Prairie, Texas
Website:
asgbrands.com
Employees:
3
Steven Cramer Work Experience Details
  • Alliance Sports Group
    Vp Of Corporate Development
    Alliance Sports Group Apr 2014 - Present
    Alliance Sports Group is a forty year old Dallas based consumer goods company with brands including NEBO, Bollinger, iProtec, Quarrow and Weatherrite. Company has has 20+% growth year over year in product sales with several patents protecting product technology with virtually all competitors having flat or falling revenues. Utility patent on non-planar COB LED technology introduced Arcus line of products. Cost reduced flagship product line costs by up to 30% resulting in margin increases direct to the bottom line of P&L. Defect rates dropped to less than 1% from previous 16% at factory level through personally authored QA protocols. Directly responsible for Corporate Growth through:Marketplace and Consumer IntelligenceStrategic Product Roadmap for multiple retail channels in North America and EuropeProduct Conception and DevelopmentQuality Management System and Regulatory Compliance. Asia-based Factory Management, Costing & Pricing, Asian Business Agreements & Contracts and P&L ImpactTechnology R&D and Intellectual PropertyMerger & Acquisition Candidates and Due Diligence
  • Bensussen Deutsch & Associates
    Vp Of Business And Product Development
    Bensussen Deutsch & Associates 2007 - Apr 2014
    Woodinville, Wa, Us
    Origination, Strategic Management and Development of MOGA Mobile Smart Gaming Accessory line for Apple and Android devices. Electronic products for Nintendo, Xbox and Playstation. Audio Headsets with Munitio brand. Managed Advanced Concepts Team with all Business Development, Strategic Partnerships and complete Product Concept, Design, Engineering, Firmware, Appware, Production and overall Product Management. Included OpEx and P&L responsibility.
  • Pacific Market International
    Vp Of Product Development
    Pacific Market International 2002 - 2007
    Executive responsibility for Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Consumer Research, Design, Engineering, Prototyping and Manufacture of Houseware and Drinkware for internal brands of Stanley and Aladdin in all major retail chains (North America and Europe) and for clients including Starbucks, REI, Eddie Bauer and others. Included P&L review and accountability for product lines in development.
  • Coleman Sporting Goods
    Director Of R&D And New Product Development
    Coleman Sporting Goods 2000 - 2002
    Directed R&D Team in development of new product categories and product lines. Included consumer research, competitive landscape, P&L projections, full business development and I.P. licensing management, strategy partnerships, and complete prototype and product development for new product categories at Coleman.
  • Mvp America
    Vp Of Global Marketing And Product Development
    Mvp America 1998 - 2000
    VP of Marketing, Product Development and Sales in Automotive After Market products including full cellular phone accessories for Walmart and K-Mart in addition to home DIY auto products. Developed full product line programs, complete product launch and marketing programs complete with major Trade Shows, led Sales Team and managed Asian based production. Small 14 person staff grew revenues 45% year over year and received Walmart International Vendor of the Year award.
  • Pivot International (Formerly Ppg Biomedical)
    Business Development And Product Management
    Pivot International (Formerly Ppg Biomedical) 1993 - 1998
    Developed business expansion program and extended Pivot International (Turnkey Design, Engineering and Manufacturing for OEMs) into new product categories. Core business was Fitness Electronics for most major Fitness Equipment OEMs with development of electronic displays and motor controllers for Treadmills, Bikes and Steppers. Expanded markets included Consumer healthcare and telephony products.Product Management and Field Quality for all North American and European Clients.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company
    Design, Test And Manufacturing Engineer
    Westinghouse Electric Company 1989 - 1993
    Cranberry Township, Pa, Us
    Performed Design and Test Engineering on SeaWolf Submarine project, Design and Test Engineer for Thermo King Transport Refrigeration (Westinghouse Subsidiary) and Design and Manufacturing Integration for Westinghouse Power and Utility Generation.Member of 50 person "Change Agent" group for entire Corporation - Two weeks per quarter in World HQ to learn new Corporate Methods and Processes and introduce to individual sites. First Black Belt Six Sigma training.

Steven Cramer Skills

Product Management Product Development Strategic Partnerships Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Competitive Analysis Strategy Consumer Electronics Consumer Products Product Launch Mobile Devices Product Design Brand Management Management Business Development Product Innovation Strategic Planning Electronic Engineering Go To Market Strategy New Business Development Product Lifecycle Management Design For Manufacturing Customer Insight Design Research Manufacturing Processes Electronics Engineering Consumer Insights Strategic Sourcing International Project Management Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Management Technological Innovation Six Sigma

Steven Cramer Education Details

  • University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
    University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Electronics Engineering
  • The University Of Kansas
    The University Of Kansas
    Engineering Mgnt / Marketing

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