Experience

Blough Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Blough Incorporated is a metal component finishing company; transforming designs into tangible products for many Fortune 500 companies. Responsible for executing the opening and operating of a secondary plant; achieved record profits each year since 2009. Lowered material cost and labor to sales cost increasing profits. Redesigned workflow to increased individual production average by 20 percent. Implemented Just In Time inventory strategy, increasing product flow to achieve… Show more Blough Incorporated is a metal component finishing company; transforming designs into tangible products for many Fortune 500 companies. Responsible for executing the opening and operating of a secondary plant; achieved record profits each year since 2009. Lowered material cost and labor to sales cost increasing profits. Redesigned workflow to increased individual production average by 20 percent. Implemented Just In Time inventory strategy, increasing product flow to achieve scheduled deadlines. Designed and implemented incentive plan with annual reviews and performance evaluations. Promoted from Department Manager to Plant Manager (2009). Show less



The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2008

  Midwest Region Expanded district sales from 4.7 million in sales to 47.2 million in just seven years-realizing top 10 ranking every year. Managed all aspects of sales force. Training and development of over 100 employees- Generated more promotions than any other district in the nation. Scotts Field Training Graduate- Responsible for training seminars educating both retailers and sales representatives. Selected as a member of Scotts Champion’s Team- Charged with designing and implementing National… Show more Expanded district sales from 4.7 million in sales to 47.2 million in just seven years-realizing top 10 ranking every year. Managed all aspects of sales force. Training and development of over 100 employees- Generated more promotions than any other district in the nation. Scotts Field Training Graduate- Responsible for training seminars educating both retailers and sales representatives. Selected as a member of Scotts Champion’s Team- Charged with designing and implementing National Best Practice Program and product design changes. Managed fixed and variable cost, ad drops, in store promotions,incentive programs. Analyze market trends and territory sales reports to capitalize on micro or macro trends to maximize sales performance. Market Manager (1999) – Managed several sales and merchandising representatives- surpassing sales goals for second year in a row, achieving number two rank in the nation. Advanced to District Manager after only one year. Territory Sales Rep. – Oversaw retail lawn and garden accounts. Exceeded sales goals and was ranked number one in the nation. Promoted to Market Manager. Show less