Experience

Disston Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director - Product Development - Disston Tools

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Responsible for the Development and maintaining the Power Tool Accessory product lines for New Products and enhancements of the existing Accessory offerings. • Responsible to develop and Maintain Yearly Business Plan • Responsible for developing specific Product Lines, Programming and initial cost • Assist in the development of Packaging • Develop Point of Purchase Information • Develop Marketing plans for new product launches Responsible for the Development and maintaining the Power Tool Accessory product lines for New Products and enhancements of the existing Accessory offerings. • Responsible to develop and Maintain Yearly Business Plan • Responsible for developing specific Product Lines, Programming and initial cost • Assist in the development of Packaging • Develop Point of Purchase Information • Develop Marketing plans for new product launches



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager - Craftsman - Stationary & Bench Top Tools, Accessories & Carpentry Tools

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2016

  Sears Holdings Corporation (KCD Brands) Hoffman Estates, Illinois Product Manager – Craftsman Bench Top / Stationary / Carpentry Tools and Power Tool Accessories Responsible for maintaining the Bench Top / Stationary Tool lines along with the associated Accessory items for the Craftsman lines. Assist in the development of New Products in the Bench Top Category, Stationary Power Tool Line and enhancements of the existing Accessory offerings. • Responsible to develop and Maintain Yearly Business Plan • Responsible for developing specific Product Lines, Programming and initial cost • Assist in the development of Packaging • Develop Point of Purchase Information • Develop Marketing plans for new product launches • Responsible for all category Product Roadmaps • Work directly with vendor base, Buying Teams with Sears, Sears.Com, Sears Hardware/Outlet Stores and External Customer base Show less



Steel City Tool Works LLC.

• Director of Sales

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for establishing and the set up of the National Sales/Marketing office for Steel City Tool Works in the Midwest. Assist in the development of New Products and enhancements of the existing Power Tool Line. • Responsible to Develop and Maintain Yearly Business Plan • Responsible for Developing Customer specific Product Lines • Develop Point of Purchase Information • Responsible for New OEM Business and Product roll out • Work Directly with all Buying Teams with Amazon, Sears, Sears.Com, Menards, TTI, Lowes, Home Depot, Wood Crafters. Show less



Southern Technologies LLC

• Vice President of Sales

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  Responsible for establishing and the set up of the National Sales/Marketing office for Southern Technologies in North America. Set up Direct Representatives to service various accounts. Development New Products and enhancements of the Existing Bench Top Power Tool Line. • Responsible to Develop and Maintain Yearly Business Plan • Responsible for Developing Customer specific Product Lines • Develop Packaging / Manuals • Develop Point of Purchase Information • Responsible for New OEM Business and Product roll out • Work Directly with all Buying Teams with Sears, Sears.Com, Menards, Blains Farm & Fleet, Rona (Canada), Mid-States, TTI, True Value, Wood Crafters with business of over 15 million dollars. Show less



Midwest Air Technologies

• National Acct. Manager

  • 2008 - 2009

  Responsible for the Sales & Marketing of Air Compressors & AIr Tools to Sears Holdings Co., Lowes, Menards, Mid-States Members Candian Accounts along with the Rep organizations overseeing the accounts. - Developed New Product offerings specific to each customer. - Implement Product introduction and Training - Responsible to develop and maintain Yearly Business Plans - Responsible to maintain Profit Margins - Work directly with all Buying staffs along with Manufacturing to Maintain on time delivery status. Show less



Robert Bosch Tool Corporation NA

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Account Executive

  • 1999 - 2007

  - Responsible for the Sales & Marketing programs for the Hand and Power Tool Accessory Business with Sears Holdings Co., with sales of over 91 million dollars. - Developed New Product proposals and Line Extensions - Responsible to develop and maintain Yearly Business Plans - Responsible to maintain Profit Margins - Work directly with Sears Buying staffs along with Distribution centers and Manufacturing to Maintain on time delivery status. - Responsible for the Sales & Marketing programs for the Hand and Power Tool Accessory Business with Sears Holdings Co., with sales of over 91 million dollars. - Developed New Product proposals and Line Extensions - Responsible to develop and maintain Yearly Business Plans - Responsible to maintain Profit Margins - Work directly with Sears Buying staffs along with Distribution centers and Manufacturing to Maintain on time delivery status.



Distribution America

• Merchandise Manger

  • 1992 - 1998