ReStore Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Oversight of two Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations in Holland and South Haven. Facilitated expansion of affiliate service area by overseeing opening new store in South Haven, including writing the business plan, preparing pro forma financial documents, prospecting for local donor businesses, researching area demographics, and evaluating real estate options.

Procurement Manager

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

Facilities and Grounds Director

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

Managed building, property, physical assets, subsystems, contractors, vendors and utilities, and served as Owners Representative during $7 million restoration/construction project of historic church in Downtown Holland. Managed building, property, physical assets, subsystems, contractors, vendors and utilities, and served as Owners Representative during $7 million restoration/construction project of historic church in Downtown Holland.

Construction Director

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

Responsible for new home construction and home rehab projects including completion of one home under construction, start to finish construction of three homes and start of four additional homes. Forged new supplier and subcontractor relationships resulting in below-budget completion of homes. Responsible for new home construction and home rehab projects including completion of one home under construction, start to finish construction of three homes and start of four additional homes. Forged new supplier and subcontractor relationships resulting in below-budget completion of homes.

Northern US and International Regional Sales Manager

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

Serving dealers in the northern US states, Canada, Europe and Asia, responsible for relationship management, sales, product support and new dealer prospecting. Generated territory sales growth of 71% year to year and an average dealer sales growth of 215%. Personal territory sales growth represented 67% of total company growth. Serving dealers in the northern US states, Canada, Europe and Asia, responsible for relationship management, sales, product support and new dealer prospecting. Generated territory sales growth of 71% year to year and an average dealer sales growth of 215%. Personal territory sales growth represented 67% of total company growth.

Executive Committee Chairperson

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2017

Executive Committee Chairperson for Greater Holland Young Life youth ministry serving 14 schools in the West Ottawa, Zeeland, Hamilton, Holland Public, Black River, Holland Christian and Saugatuck school districts, with 20 ministries including YoungLife (High school ministry), WyldLife (Middle school ministry), YoungLives (Teen Mom ministry) and Capernaum (intellectually and developmentally disabled teen ministry) and more than 150 volunteer leaders. Executive Committee Chairperson for Greater Holland Young Life youth ministry serving 14 schools in the West Ottawa, Zeeland, Hamilton, Holland Public, Black River, Holland Christian and Saugatuck school districts, with 20 ministries including YoungLife (High school ministry), WyldLife (Middle school ministry), YoungLives (Teen Mom ministry) and Capernaum (intellectually and developmentally disabled teen ministry) and more than 150 volunteer leaders.

Sales Engineer

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2016

Sales, business development, system design and engineering, project management, production scheduling and ongoing customer support of high end residential systems. o Reestablished and created new relationships with builders, developers, designers and architects in the local and regional markets o Responsible for 25% of new project startups, with 90% being first time customers o Created quick sales estimation tool allowing sales staff to generate accurate project budget estimates during initial client meetings o Created and implemented highly profitable service plan using web based client monitoring of client systems, enabling proactive service scheduling and higher overall customer satisfaction o Restructured service department procedures dramatically improving response time, increasing profitability, reducing costs, and improving customer service experience Show less

Sales and System Designer

• Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

Sales, design and project management of residential electronic systems. o Increased revenue and profitability through expansion into new sales channel o Project manager for business move to new location, including property research, store design and layout, and merchandising o Created new proposal, design and engineering process including sales presentation documents, installation and CAD documents for field technicians. The changes resulted in increased profitability through a more accurate bill of materials and improved labor and materials cost estimation Show less

Co Owner/Member

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

A fun summertime business started with a friend, Sundog Nautical Refreshments was a floating hot dog stand that also sold ice cream, pop and chips off a converted 24' pontoon boat. An interesting challenge of complying with local health codes, township and state business requirements and U.S Coast Guard regulations. A great way to spend summer weekends and meet some very fun and interesting people. A fun summertime business started with a friend, Sundog Nautical Refreshments was a floating hot dog stand that also sold ice cream, pop and chips off a converted 24' pontoon boat. An interesting challenge of complying with local health codes, township and state business requirements and U.S Coast Guard regulations. A great way to spend summer weekends and meet some very fun and interesting people.

Consumer Electronics Division Manager

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

B2B sales of consumer electronics, product selection, pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, new product marketing, dealer support and training. - Increased sales and demand for product through targeted training at dealer locations and large group training sessions at corporate headquarters - Innovative driver behind introduction of new product lines - Team leader for implementation and training of new enterprise software platform B2B sales of consumer electronics, product selection, pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, new product marketing, dealer support and training. - Increased sales and demand for product through targeted training at dealer locations and large group training sessions at corporate headquarters - Innovative driver behind introduction of new product lines - Team leader for implementation and training of new enterprise software platform

System Designer/Engineer

• Dec 2007 - Jan 2009

Design and engineering of residential home automation and electronic systems. o Principle driver of internal process improvements which including software upgrade implementation and creation of corporate best practice standards o Created template documents to streamline flow of accurate information from sales to engineering departments. Design and engineering of residential home automation and electronic systems. o Principle driver of internal process improvements which including software upgrade implementation and creation of corporate best practice standards o Created template documents to streamline flow of accurate information from sales to engineering departments.

Division Manager

• Oct 2004 - Nov 2007

Started a new division within existing distribution business. Responsible for B2B sales, product selection, vendor negotiation, and pricing strategy. - Provided individual and group technical and sales training - Created and implemented B2B webpage for up to date pricing, product information and inventory availability - Organized and managed annual off-site dealer product show Started a new division within existing distribution business. Responsible for B2B sales, product selection, vendor negotiation, and pricing strategy. - Provided individual and group technical and sales training - Created and implemented B2B webpage for up to date pricing, product information and inventory availability - Organized and managed annual off-site dealer product show

Owner

• May 1991 - Oct 2004

Started retail electronics store which quickly grew to include installation of electronic systems for new homes. Performed all functions of running the business. - Top performer in the State of Michigan for many product lines carried - Member of product advisory board for Yamaha Electronics Corporation - Multiple nominations for Retailer of the Year in industry trade journal - Actively involved with, and board member of Downtown Holland merchant’s association Started retail electronics store which quickly grew to include installation of electronic systems for new homes. Performed all functions of running the business. - Top performer in the State of Michigan for many product lines carried - Member of product advisory board for Yamaha Electronics Corporation - Multiple nominations for Retailer of the Year in industry trade journal - Actively involved with, and board member of Downtown Holland merchant’s association