An experienced leader that leverages business acumen, sales and IT experience to lead transformational change.I have a history of success delivering strong financial results by building high performing teams, setting strategy, and managing outcomes. I have a diverse career path including Information Technology, Project Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Sales Management. Specialties:- Strategy Development. Clarifying business objectives, formulating strategy, aligning organizational initiatives and setting measurable objectives.- Coaching. Identifying and cultivating talent through performance coaching and career development.- Change Management. Leading teams through organizational change.- Personnel Development - Passionate about enabling the success of others.Key business accomplishments:- As IT Director of Turf Professionals I initiated and led a grass roots initiative that aligned independently owned distributors and the OEM to improve data communications and streamline B2B processes.- As a result I was recruited to lead the Channel Services IT team at The Toro Company which developed and implemented a SaaS ERP solution for Toro distributors. My team also managed several enterprise IT projects and application development initiatives.- Having a strong desire to continue my career path, and with support of Toro leadership, I completed the Executive MBA program at Carlson School of Management.- Moving to the Exmark division as Marketing Manager I was tasked with adding structure and management to the direct sales team. Working with a cross functional team, I created a long-range business plan, steering committee and measurable sales objectives which all led to double-digit growth. Leveraging my IT background, I implemented SalesForce CRM enabling sales and customer service workflows and improving communication across the division. - After a very successful implementation of an application that delivered scalable market opportunity data and reporting, I was promoted to the sales team at Exmark where I expanded my scope to include all Exmark sales channels. In this role, I joined the leadership team at Exmark responsible for channel strategy and contributing to long-range strategic planning. - Based on my accomplishments at Exmark, I transitioned to the newly acquired Intimidator Group business unit where I have been helping the integration into The Toro Company systems and processes. Besides leading the sales team, I am guiding this organization through change management and serving on the division's leadership team.