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Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Assigned Product Management of discussion system product line from recent company acquisition. Product Manager for the teams that defined and developed multiple products for Shure's Network Systems: MXCW Microflex Complete Wireless system and MXC Microflex… Show more Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Assigned Product Management of discussion system product line from recent company acquisition. Product Manager for the teams that defined and developed multiple products for Shure's Network Systems: MXCW Microflex Complete Wireless system and MXC Microflex Complete wired system. Show less

Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Product Manager for the teams that defined and developed multiple wireless products for Shure's wireless category: ULX-D digital wireless microphone system, including Shure's first quad-receiver and High Density Mode technology, UR5 portable receiver and UR3… Show more Market/Customer research, product charter and business plan document creation, represent target market/customer on product development team, champion the product/market within the company, support product launch and market development. Product Manager for the teams that defined and developed multiple wireless products for Shure's wireless category: ULX-D digital wireless microphone system, including Shure's first quad-receiver and High Density Mode technology, UR5 portable receiver and UR3 plug-on transmitter for the UHF-R line for broadcast/film audio capture applications, and the FP portable wireless series for the videographer market. Part of the team that developed Shure's entrance into Dante (TM) digital audio networking. Show less

1 of 2 PMs/FOH Engineers and Tour Managers for major award-winning artist.

Greater Chicago Area

• PADI & NAUI Scuba Certification for Open Water, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divermaster, Specialty Courses ( Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), Deep, Dry Suit, Nitrox/EANx, Wreck, and more)• Discover Scuba• Kids Programs• Refresher Courses• Accelerated Training• Shipwreck Charters• Emergency First Response (CPR/AED and First Aid Certification)• Annual Cylinder Visual Inspection & O2 Cleaning

• Experienced manager, capable of effectively opening and managing new regional office, credited for successfully establishing and building industry-leading relationships and customer service with top-tier customers in technology, consumer products, and entertainment industry.• Championed the conception, design, production, and implementation of strategic advertising, marketing communications, and public relations campaigns, including campaigns with celebrity artists such as Christina… Show more • Experienced manager, capable of effectively opening and managing new regional office, credited for successfully establishing and building industry-leading relationships and customer service with top-tier customers in technology, consumer products, and entertainment industry.• Championed the conception, design, production, and implementation of strategic advertising, marketing communications, and public relations campaigns, including campaigns with celebrity artists such as Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5, Wyclef Jean, G.Love, and many more.• Influential in market/business development, product development, and over $1/2 million in additional direct referred sales. • Experienced in the research, selection, cultivation, contract negotiation, and preservation of positive professional relationships with up and coming, popular, and legendary musicians/bands, artist management, record labels, and their engineers/producers. Show less

• Experienced global product manager and national sales manager credited for achieving improved product contribution margins, increased market share, greater ROI, and repeated sales growth well above corporate fiscal expectations and resulting in the company’s most profitable product category.• Demonstrated proficient management of global product portfolio including product development, life-cycle management, operational budgets, and implementation of sales and marketing… Show more • Experienced global product manager and national sales manager credited for achieving improved product contribution margins, increased market share, greater ROI, and repeated sales growth well above corporate fiscal expectations and resulting in the company’s most profitable product category.• Demonstrated proficient management of global product portfolio including product development, life-cycle management, operational budgets, and implementation of sales and marketing strategies.• Accomplished subjective research and analysis of market dynamics in key geographic areas, markets of interest, competitors’ marketing activities, and customer/product trends.• Championed category's global marketing including strategic conception, creative development, and implementation of direct marketing campaigns, sales channel promotional tools, marketing communications, media planning, WOM/product evangelism, in-store clinics/events, and trade shows. Credited as being an internal leader for demonstrating new and results-driven methods of product sales and marketing management.• Maintained intensive US and global travel schedule (>75%) Show less

• Specifically sought and hired as industry expert for product category, effectively acting as team lead for the engineering design, on-time/under budget development, and successful launch of profitable new products, such as the “Whitelabel”, “M35X”, and “MCC”. Products were successfully and strategically positioned against competitors, substantially increasing category’s sales, market share, and company’s industry leading position in new market.• Instrumental in the design… Show more • Specifically sought and hired as industry expert for product category, effectively acting as team lead for the engineering design, on-time/under budget development, and successful launch of profitable new products, such as the “Whitelabel”, “M35X”, and “MCC”. Products were successfully and strategically positioned against competitors, substantially increasing category’s sales, market share, and company’s industry leading position in new market.• Instrumental in the design, development, and execution of product packing, point-of-purchase displays, and marketing/sales tools for the sales channel, customer service, product training, and market development initiatives.• Effectively developed new category operations including, sales analysis, statistic reporting, artist relations, evangelism development, and corporate promotional sponsorships, lowering operating costs and increasing ROI of category efforts and budgets. • Maintained intensive US and global travel schedule (>35%) Show less

- Artist Management and Booking Agent- Concert/event production, promotions, and marketing including flyer design, printing, distribution, and urban marketing.

• Instrumental in transitioning new/used home electronic retailer into area-leading retailer of pro-audio DJ, lighting, and studio equipment. Focused product offering for local professional and beginner clientele, diversified rental equipment program, and developed equipment repair program with industry-leading in-store and mail order customer service.• Successfully streamlined and automated administrative responsibilities including inventory management, sales, and tax… Show more • Instrumental in transitioning new/used home electronic retailer into area-leading retailer of pro-audio DJ, lighting, and studio equipment. Focused product offering for local professional and beginner clientele, diversified rental equipment program, and developed equipment repair program with industry-leading in-store and mail order customer service.• Successfully streamlined and automated administrative responsibilities including inventory management, sales, and tax reporting.• Essential in the successful development and implementation of marketing initiatives including website development, print media marketing, and event promotions, resulting in increased industry awareness of retail location and record company sales. Show less

ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER & OFFICE MANAGER• As administrative support to station manager, an employee of the University of Wisconsin and department head of School of Communications, we successfully lead multi-year campaign to the State of Wisconsin for FM licensing, which was successfully obtained and left as my legacy to the University just over 1 year after my graduation.DIRECTOR OF ELECTRONICA (volunteer position)• Music director responsible for the collecting, cataloging, and… Show more ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER & OFFICE MANAGER• As administrative support to station manager, an employee of the University of Wisconsin and department head of School of Communications, we successfully lead multi-year campaign to the State of Wisconsin for FM licensing, which was successfully obtained and left as my legacy to the University just over 1 year after my graduation.DIRECTOR OF ELECTRONICA (volunteer position)• Music director responsible for the collecting, cataloging, and programming of the electronic music category. Category collection became the largest genre at station.LIVE BROADCAST SHOW HOST/DJ (volunteer position) Show less