Experience

Ogden City Business Development Division

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Division Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Develops and implements the division's strategy for supporting business and economic development, including business retention and expansion programs, workforce development activities, marketing communications initiatives, and key community development projects. Develops and implements the division's strategy for supporting business and economic development, including business retention and expansion programs, workforce development activities, marketing communications initiatives, and key community development projects.



Burwell Economic Development

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Director: Economic Development | Chamber of Commerce | Visitors Bureau

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2020

  Directed the organization’s overall activities related to community and business development. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Measurement of success via city sales tax revenues, with average of seven-percent increase annually since 2008. - Initiated and manage strategic development plan with board of directors to help guide overall activities. - Developed communication initiatives to promote city’s political objectives and special projects. - Chaired the economic development board and related committees – managing all related organizational budgets. - Established and directed the redevelopment authority, including Tax Increment Financing processes and projects. - Initiated housing development projects to address community needs. - Developed new regional conference center plan, including feasibility study, stakeholder presentations, and secured grant from NE Civic & Community Center Financing Fund via the NE Department of Economic Development. - Initiated industrial park infrastructure plan and road improvement project to facilitate new business development needs, and secured community development block grant to help fund city storm sewer extension. - Facilitated town-hall events, city council workshops, candidate forums and other community engagement functions. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT - Led Chamber board of directors, staff and volunteers, as well as developed and managed all activities. - Increased Chamber membership by 35% since 2009. - Upgraded Chamber identity/image via new website, print and promotional materials, and “buy local” campaigns. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT - Measurement of tourism success via county lodging tax revenues, with average of six-percent annual increases. - Directed county advisory committee to budget, plan and implement all tourism activities via staff and volunteers. - Secured marketing grants and developed new advertising/travel show exhibits to energize area tourism opportunities. Show less



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Dec 2000 - Nov 2008

  [Company name is now Sivantos/WS Audiology]Managed a staff of 25 professionals and a $12M+ budget. Led company (now called Sivantos/WS Audiology) marketing communications and key customer support activities in sales, marketing services, events, corporate marketing/branding, public relations, product management, market research, e-business, employee coaching and corporate communications. Assumed role of Corporate Marketing/Brand Communications at Siemens Corporate in 2008, while maintaining current role of Vice President of Marketing at Siemens Hearing during the transition.- Developed/executed corporate marketing and brand communication activities for Siemens Corporate, leveraging to increase business for all corporate U.S. operating companies.- Implemented new corporate marketing campaign via marketing management at targeted Siemens operating companies – completing overall organizational transitions within three months.- Developed and implemented market research activities that determined initial impact of new corporate advertising campaign on key audiences and refined overall direction of campaign. - Led major thought leadership events, such as the Key Leaders Roundtable Event - “Moving through Cities” (future of transportation in cities) in conjunction with "The Atlantic" magazine, during “CEOs for Cities” convention (PDF attached). Show less

• • Oct 1999 - Nov 2000

  Facilitated new custom product development and directed worldwide introduction communication activities. Traveled extensively and developed business relationships with key managing directors and marketing managers of Siemens divisions in major counties including Germany, France, Holland, Australia, England, Japan, Singapore, Canada, and Brazil. Reported to the President/CEO of SHI.• Served as Chair for the International Product Steering Board alongside company representatives from different countries in R&D, logistics, production, product management, and marketing communications.• Aggressively managed global product portfolio resulting in 43% YTY growth of worldwide sales of custom products. • Developed and integrated a global rationalization plan that reduced overall products/associated costs. • Designed and launched a global multi-brand strategy for five brands. • Led activities that included promotion communications, facilitation of product training programs for sales and manufacturing groups; purchase commitment forecasts/schedules for each country; new product plan transition; product supply issues resolution; and business development initiatives. Show less



Lori Medical Laboratories

• Plymouth, MN

• Director of Marketing

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 1999

  [Company now operates as Unitron/Sonova] Recruited to restructure and reorganize marketing and product development, manage overall business activities, and succeed owner as President (on track until company acquisition by Unitron/Sonova). Initiated promotion of a micro-factory sales/marketing system and development of an exclusive distribution network. Successfully built product management team and introduced two new digital product lines. Impacted overall sales growth from 1997 to 1999 by 33%+. Show less



GN Danavox, Inc.

• Bloomington, MN

• Director, Marketing & National Development

  • Aug 1992 - Oct 1997

  [Company now operates as GN Resound] Director of Marketing (1995 to 1997); Director of National Development (1992 to 1994) Initially hired as the Director of National Development and then promoted to the broader role of Director of Marketing to assume responsibility for overall corporate marketing and development activities. Developed exclusive “preferred provider” network and managed associated recruitment, training and marketing activities. Increased number of network centers from 2 in 1993 to 57 by the end of 1995. Achieved 160% growth in new network locations, 111% growth in unit sales and 149% increase in revenue from 1995 to 1996, and held expenses at same or lower levels. Streamlined product line, marketing programs and staff to maximize resources for the most effective growth initiatives. Transitioned the customer service department into the marketing team to enhance customer experience. Show less



Dahlberg, Inc. (Miracle-Ear)

• Minneapolis, MN

• Director of Franchising/Retail Operations & Regional Sales Manager

  • Apr 1984 - Aug 1992

  [Company now operates as Miracle-Ear, Inc. and is a subsidiary of Amplifon] Director of Franchising & Retail Operations (1987-1992) Directed corporation’s Miracle-Ear franchise sales/development activities, and corporate-owned “flagship” retail operations. Added 117 new franchisees and 285 centers, yielding 56% and 68% increases respectively, 1988 to 1990. Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top 500 franchise organizations for 1989.” Created and facilitated the company’s “Business Development Seminar” training program. Developed franchise system “Operations” and “Facility Development” systems and manuals. Achieved 35% YTY corporate retail operations sales growth for 1991 to 1992. Regional Sales Manager (1984 to 1987) Managed a multi-state field sales territory working directly with business/practice owners. Produced regional sales growth beyond 120% each year. Earned “Regional Manager of the Year Award” twice. Show less