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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Energy consulting and sales to businesses in all deregulated markets. Business Development Manager providing companies in 20 states with overall energy savings of up to 25%. Conventional and green electric and natural gas.

Various consulting roles for companies seeking to increase sales and achieve maximum profitability.Primarily in manafacturing and energy fields.

Transitional-role. President of North American operations for a Danish-based organization. G&J/K&F supplies capital equipment to the newspaper and commercial printing industries worldwide.

Managed all facets of an organization offering products and services to newspaper & commercial printing industries.• Administered managers of all departments: sales, service, manufacturing, engineering, human resources, purchasing, and finance.• Developed strategic alliances and marketing relationships to increase business.• Supervised major international sales and distribution efforts.• Traveled to over 30 countries to personally secure key business contracts, relationships and establish international dealer networks. Major emphasis on Asian and Southeastern Asian regions.• Managed major accounts, business plans, sales, marketing, and overall operations.• Directed strategic planning and operations for the U.K. based office servicing the European community.• Rolled out significant consolidation and cost cutting programs. Spearheaded complete product re-design to streamline and adapt to customer requirements.

Established team-building practices and manageable goals for production department. Improved company morale by establishing reward and recognition programs.Managed operations for manufacturer employing up to 120 people.• Responsible for engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, accounting departments, performance evaluation, and team development.• Achieved profitability on schedule and well under budget.• Succeeded in attaining the two largest profit years in company history (1997, 1999).• Developed and implemented a total quality process, and ISO certification, resulting in high standards being integrated into all operations of the company.• Acted as liaison between design engineering and production departments.• Consulted with internal controllers & CPAs on all financial materials to prepare for end-of-year taxes.• Managed all high-level vendor negotiations.• Oversaw the writing and publishing of the company's employee handbook.

Created a more recognizable and known organization through specific media and marketing efforts for a multimillion dollar manufacturing and distribution company. These included direct mail, video programs, industry newsletters, press releases, re-designed literature and hands-on networking via trade shows and conferences.• Negotiated with media outlets to secure agreements for material translations into other media.• Surveyed customers & company representatives, analyzed research, and determined new features for product updates, marketing goals and target markets.• Successfully organized and promoted domestic and international trade shows and conferences. Attended events to promote products and services.• Gathered event information, assembled press kits, designed publicity brochures, organized media files, researched story ideas, and assisted with correspondence.• Authored press releases for distribution to customers, trade publications, and industry colleagues.

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