Travis Zimdar Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Provide mentorship and coaching to managing director and staff on strategic direction, planning, marketing, product offering, pricing, operating practices, customer experience, and improvement opportunities.West Michigan's premier creative entertainment art studio with a great bar and fun drinks in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Talented professional artists guide each class step-by-step for a fun and memorable experience that's perfect for beginners or skilled artists, kids, families, date nights, and groups. Paint, sip, party, create!Looking for something unique to do with your team or business? Brush Studio's large and upscale space is perfect for celebrations, special occasions, team building and bonding, private events, meetings, and conferences. We can help you plan the perfect outing or simply provide a quiet offsite space. Prefer to keep things virtual or have a team that isn't all local? We can help with that too!Can't make it to a class or not in West Michigan? No problem, our Brush@Home kits include everything needed for a perfect home or virtual group activity.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

As a senior level Product Manager for Steelcase Health, I helped develop, market, and manage insight-led healthcare solutions to support well-being and enhance patient, provider, and partner experiences.- Led team responsible for the healthcare seating portfolio, representing 80%+ of the Health business- Formulated product portfolio vision and roadmap optimizing for brand strategy and market trends- Translated user needs into key new product solutions driving $75M+ incremental revenue and 7x market share- Revamped Health portfolio with 35+ product enhancements resulting in 40% growth and 30% margin improvement- Wrote and edited product specifications, white papers, announcements, sales tools, and technical documents- Executed multi-million dollar quick response and inventory programs fulfilling critical needs during early stages of the pandemic- Led quantitative/qualitative analysis to evaluate acquisition and partner targets, resulting in multiple offers- Sought by sales organization and other audiences for expertise and consulting- Directed Health intern program continuously culminating in highly successful and sought after graduates

Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Provided financial leadership to successfully and profitably commercialize five major product lines- Conducted monthly and annual profit & loss forecasting and budgeting for $1.5B business unit- Performed specialized business analysis to resolve product and category issues- Consulted on promotional initiatives, product pricing, and lifecycle management decisions- Coached and mentored category finance team and supported internal departments

Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Aided in the creation of account strategy, negotiation tactics, and contracts for Fortune 500 customer accounts- Spearheaded pricing process reinvention, adding discipline & objectivity to improve profitability- Led and coached pricing analysts and quote teams to resolve complex issues and ensure consistency- Optimized analytical tools and processes resulting in multi-day response time improvement

Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Contributed to the development and implementation of $15M in annual supply chain cost reductions- Implemented financial scorecard to objectively evaluate risk in potential and existing suppliers- Drove systems and process development to improve vended goods reporting and accountability- Supported project resolution and contingency planning for high stress suppliers

Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Led cross-functional teams to maximize project financial returns and gain business unit alignment- Orchestrated the development and management of the annual operating budget for $800M Systems business- Presented product development business case analysis and risk assessments- Consulted on pricing, volume forecasting, lifecycle management, and process development

Grand Rapids, Michigan

- Elevated the financial acumen of the $150M Wood business, helping achieve first ever positive EVA results- Evaluated viability of new products, culling decisions, transfer pricing, and marketing promotions- Improved financial reporting and management systems

Boulder, Colorado

- Demonstrated skill and commitment to quickly progress from Analyst to Career Financial Analyst- Assisted Vice President of Software Development in creation and management of $50M operating budget- Analyzed historical trends and market factors to forecast expense/capital spending and headcount needs- Assessed and interpreted financial and business data for recommendations to management team