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Broomfield, CO, US

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Distributor of materials for Concrete Polishing and Epoxy flooring Systems

Broomfield, CCO

• “I guide leadership teams to drive business development through marketing strategy, team development and process optimization. My most memorable achievement thus far, involved the design completion of an entire line of.
• Decreased product costs by 30%
• Increased profit margins by 20%
• Designed and implemented product cost analysis and pricing modelsLOUISIANA SPORTSMAN – Secured and built a warehouse and operations shipping center
• Improved product sales 300%
• Expanded social media presence using Facebook, email campaigns and Instagram

Longmont, CO

• “Upon assuming leadership of the division,esp the company was manufacturing only industrial flashlights for trade professions. I initiated a design team to work directly with an offshore manufacturer I had vetted to.
• Built the lighting platform that was accepted by the law enforcement community as the smallest and most powerful hand held light available, at a reasonable price point
• Increased annual revenue by 75% ($3M) by creating and launching new product lines that captured new customer channels
• Trained, coached and mentored inside and outside teams, increasing sales revenue
• Sourced and negotiated 4 long-term contracts with overseas suppliers, resulting in cost savings and profitable outcomes
• Reduced inventory 50% ($1M) over 7 months

Portland, Oregon Area

• “I managed field sales personnel and the expansion of the existing and new customer base for vision laser systems for the mechanical automation industry, from wood grading to machine movement.”
• Successfully increased North Eastern U.S. regional sales by 35%
• Designed creative trade-in program for outdated equipment which leveraged product upgrades and built new enduring customer loyalty
• Facilitated progress of the design and marketing process and led new product line development and launch of commercial vision laser products

Wilsonville, OR

• “Primarily, led 6 Regional Sales Managers and managed the sales, merchandising and marketing of firearm laser sights used by private citizens, law enforcement and military personnel around the world. I led the sales.
• Grew the book of business more than 150% ($11M), leveraging key distributor relationships to promote the product line, provide ongoing product additions and continue to penetrate the market base
• Created performance metrics and tracking; Developed and implemented sales reporting tool to track sales by region and identify forecasting by season in order to optimize manufacturing schedules and provide sales teams.
• Improved production performance 35% by establishing cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing in creating 4S and Six Sigma evaluation methodologies
• Coached and trained buyers, outside sales teams and retailers on the benefits and feature sets of new products and established products
• Key contributor in the development, planning and execution of marketing programs through multiple channels including web, print, television and partnering programs to develop package promotions

• “My role here included Market Development and Merchandising for new products and I was the Program Manager for New Product Introduction (Launch). I developed cross-functional project teams with up to 50 indirect.
• Thwarted all logistical and mechanical issues and prevailed with a highly desirable, robust product that led the market for years to come
• Shattered all sales records, adding $4m+ in incremental sales revenue
• Designed, developed and managed the RX and GX laser rangefinder program as the Patent “Co-Inventor”

Albany, Oregon

• “I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of managing Marketing and Sales for this titanium investment castings company serving aero-engine and airframe suppliers on an international scale. Our product was innovative and.
• Led negotiations which increased the contract from 30% to 90% of total business contracted, nearly a sole source supplier arrangement, without adding cost to the process
• Established communication transparency and built cross-organizational trust
• Drove $13M in incremental annual sales
• Increased YOY sales by 100%, positioning PCT to grow from a $13M to $26M company
• Produced $4M+ in incremental annual revenue via Lockheed Martin negotiations

Cresswell, OR

Moffett Field, California

Mba, Masters Of Business Admin

Ba, Managment Of Organized Labor

Business/Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: Member Phi Delta Theta Fraternity