Experience

ALTITUDE AEROSPACE

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Consultant

  • Jun 2023 - 7 months

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area Working with a great group on Aerospace Engineers on a variety of amazing Aviation projects.



NW Innovative Technologies

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Hillsboro, Oregon, United States Leading NWI's Quality Assurance department to meet and exceed all quality requirements of our customers and industry specifications.



UV Health Group

• United States
• Public Safety

• President

  • May 2020 - Aug 2023

  Hillsboro, Oregon, United States Conceived and designed products using Ultraviolet Light to inactivate airborne SARS-CoV-2 Viruses in occupied spaces to keep people safe from unseen microorganisms in the air they breathe. Guiding the company through Startup and Funding phases, US Patent application process, Product Specification, Research and Development of Prototype and Production units, Software and Firmware development, Laboratory Testing, Certifications, Finished Goods manufacturing, Sales and Installation.



Lights-There Capital

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  Portland, Oregon, United States Provided funding sources for LED lighting upgrades through Lighting as a Service (LaaS) programs and equipment leases.



Lights-There, specializing in commercial LED lighting

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

  Portland, Oregon Area Developed processes, procedures and systems to provide comprehensive energy assessments of commercial and industrial lighting systems from prospecting to initial sales contact through assessment, proposal, sale, replacement product selection, lighting installation and rebate calculations with utility companies. Provided lighting system design and controls consulting. Focused on transforming spaces with human centric lighting, energy conservation, improvements in safety, employee productivity… Show more Developed processes, procedures and systems to provide comprehensive energy assessments of commercial and industrial lighting systems from prospecting to initial sales contact through assessment, proposal, sale, replacement product selection, lighting installation and rebate calculations with utility companies. Provided lighting system design and controls consulting. Focused on transforming spaces with human centric lighting, energy conservation, improvements in safety, employee productivity and resident well-being. Worked with the best companies in the Portland Oregon area that are leading the way in energy conservation and are committed to providing the best environments for their employees, clients and residents. Show less



Cascade Systems Technology

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Business Development

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Hillsboro, OR Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services. • Member of Senior Management Team. • Responsible for contacting new prospects and influencers in Renewable Energy, Industrial, Aerospace, Transportation, Lighting, Medical, Military, Power Utility, IT and IoT markets across the USA. • Sold High-Tech Engineering, Electronic and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Services. • Managed successful marketing programs, new website and SEO and social media with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter… Show more Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services. • Member of Senior Management Team. • Responsible for contacting new prospects and influencers in Renewable Energy, Industrial, Aerospace, Transportation, Lighting, Medical, Military, Power Utility, IT and IoT markets across the USA. • Sold High-Tech Engineering, Electronic and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Services. • Managed successful marketing programs, new website and SEO and social media with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram. • Added 50 new accounts in a year. • Over $10 million in potential annual new business. • Managed 12 new engineering prototype projects. Show less



Trailers International

• Director of Business Operations

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2016

  Grants Pass, OR Manufacturer of Utility Trailers / Marketing Services for other manufacturers seeking distribution to independent dealers. • Manage daily operations and provide marketing services for over 100 manufacturers in the Hardware, Lawn & Garden and Home Improvement industries through product promotion and selling events for over 450 products. • Responsible for information technologies, accounting, purchasing, sales databases, creative services, ad sales, auction software, show guides, websites,… Show more Manufacturer of Utility Trailers / Marketing Services for other manufacturers seeking distribution to independent dealers. • Manage daily operations and provide marketing services for over 100 manufacturers in the Hardware, Lawn & Garden and Home Improvement industries through product promotion and selling events for over 450 products. • Responsible for information technologies, accounting, purchasing, sales databases, creative services, ad sales, auction software, show guides, websites, print materials, vendor relations and trade shows. • Conceptualized, developed, and implemented CRM software application and database for sales teams to access their prospect and customer data from Web Browser, iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC platforms of over 64,000 manufacturers and over 80,000 independent store fronts. • Deliver projects and products including targeted marketing programs, impressions on paper, on-line, social media and smart phones to develop sales leads for manufacturers across the country. • Organizes websites, print materials and tradeshows to sell utility trailers and cargo management products. Show less



TwinSolutions / U-TECH Media USA

• Vice President

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 2010

  San Jose, CA Manufacturer of high quality pre recorded optical media via highly automated plastic injection molding techniques. • Developed and managed innovative global supply chain solutions for many customers in publishing, music, entertainment and IT industries including Sony, HP, Autodesk & Oracle. • Directed Quality Assurance and Corrective Action teams, Member of the ISO 9001 Certification Team, used Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Improved product quality and customer… Show more Manufacturer of high quality pre recorded optical media via highly automated plastic injection molding techniques. • Developed and managed innovative global supply chain solutions for many customers in publishing, music, entertainment and IT industries including Sony, HP, Autodesk & Oracle. • Directed Quality Assurance and Corrective Action teams, Member of the ISO 9001 Certification Team, used Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Improved product quality and customer satisfaction while reducing raw material waste and driving cost down. • Supervised North American sales department with over $35 million in annual sales of CDs and DVDs. • Facilitated transition and cultural integration when TwinSolutions was acquired by U-Tech Media. (a Taiwan public company and a subsidiary of RiTEK) • On Senior Management Team of the world’s 5th largest custom optical disc replication company. Guided annual strategy planning, budgeting and forecasting for 800 employees and global sales of $100 Million. • Negotiated and acquired two competitors and merged their operations into a single factory in Dallas, TX. Was General Manager of the 125 employees at the Texas plant and responsible for planning and implementing cost improvements across all functional departments. Reduced costs at the plant by $300,000 per month through improved efficiencies and better purchasing. Was able to return the factory to profitability in the first month after the merger. • Negotiated with the Mayor of Nashville and the Governor of Tennessee to purchase and construct a new factory and bring new employment opportunities to Nashville, TN. Was the General Manager for one year after opening the factory. Hired and trained replacement GM. Achieved production rate of over 3 million units per month at the lowest cost per unit of any of TwinSolutions’ factories. • Developed a Music CD & DVD subsidiary business in Japan. Launched over 50 albums in 16 months and signed up 350 dealers to sell these products. Show less



Media Group

• V.P. of Sales and Marketing

  • 1996 - 1998

  Fremont, CA • Joined a startup company to manufacture CDs. • Established sales department and customer service departments. • Grew the business from zero revenue to $12 million a year.



Seattle Suport Group

• Co Founder

  • 1992 - 1996

  Renton, WA • Co-Founder of a software startup company. • Pioneered the royalty-free stock photography industry for digital graphic design. • Negotiated contracts and produced Stock Photo Libraries for Corel, IMSI, Microsoft, Parson’s technologies and others on CD-ROMs.



Businessland

• National Account Manager

  • 1986 - 1991

  Bellevue, WA • Outside sales of computer systems to large national business accounts. • Trained to sell complete business computing solutions to Fortune 500 customers and graduated #1 in the class. • Took the Bellevue, WA store from the lowest Apple revenue store in the BusinessLand chain to the #1 Apple dealer in the whole country. • Achieved 100% club every year and top 5% club twice. • Sold over $15 million worth of Apple, IBM, Compaq, Wyse and Next computer systems in a single year… Show more • Outside sales of computer systems to large national business accounts. • Trained to sell complete business computing solutions to Fortune 500 customers and graduated #1 in the class. • Took the Bellevue, WA store from the lowest Apple revenue store in the BusinessLand chain to the #1 Apple dealer in the whole country. • Achieved 100% club every year and top 5% club twice. • Sold over $15 million worth of Apple, IBM, Compaq, Wyse and Next computer systems in a single year. • One of only a few Account Mangers in the country that did not need an additional Systems Engineer on sales calls. Show less



Swan Computers

• Sales Representative

  • 1985 - 1986

  Bellevue, WA • Engaged in solution selling of computer systems to businesses and individuals. • Trained to sell Apple, IBM, Compaq and DEC computer systems in both retail and business-to-business settings. • Became one of the best independent Apple dealers in Washington State.



Computer Connection

• Sales Representative

  • 1980 - 1985

  Silverdale, WA • Sold computer systems to business, school districts and individuals. • Trained to sell Apple, IBM, Altos, Data General and Atari computer systems. • Taught computer classes for new users at businesses and schools. • Provided installation, training and after sale support. • Achieved #1 sales rep every year.



Southwestern Advantage

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Salesman

  • May 1979 - Aug 1979

  Nashville, TN • Established principles of salesmanship through direct sales in Piqua, Ohio. (i.e. schedule, positive attitude, goal setting and self motivation) • Prospected and successfully sold books to families to enhance children’s education and prepare them for college. • Executed all ordering, inventory, accounting, sales, and delivery of product in personal business. • Maintained 100% accuracy in bookkeeping skills. • Awarded for 80+ hours of work per week.



Kingston Cove Marina

• Salesman

  • Jun 1978 - Aug 1978

  Kingston, WA • Summer job at the local marina selling boats and marine supplies.