Experience

Wisconsin Engraving Company / UNITEX
• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present


Jon Carlson Creations

• President - Woodworker

  • Jan 2021 - Present

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Parker Hannifin

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

  -Define the scope of the project in collaboration with all stakeholders -Create a detailed project plan which identifies and sequences the activities and tasks needed -Manage project administration including meeting coordination, agenda, minutes etc. -Review the project plan with all stakeholders affected by the project activities and revise the plan as required -Determine the objectives, milestones and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion including conducting post implementation reviews -Monitor execution of the project according to the project plan -Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured -Monitor the progress of the project and facilitate the discussion on how to adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project -Communicate updates to stakeholders on the progress of the project -Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality -Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Show less



GF Machining Solutions USA

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

  -Analyze and monitor sales forecast activity and profit margin performance and make the necessary changes in a timely manner to achieve goals consistent with Company objectives.-Create action plans to penetrate new markets and cultivate customer relationships. Take a primary role in the sales efforts to acquire key prospects and secure the order.-Support critical customer situations and liaison with Service and Application staff to obtain the best solutions to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction.-Establish professional relationships within the industry and partner with customers to further understand and anticipate their needs. Show less

• Product Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2020

  •Support new product launches and provide launch plans, generate product pricing and technical communication bulletins as required. •Collaborate effectively across functional departments and liaison with brand Product Managers and internal staff on customer issues.•Interface with customers on product specifications and work with sales and marketing to organize customer visits and meetings. Develop and communicate effective presentations to customers.•Provide technical support and product training to Sales Managers and Distributors and travel with the sales team when needed.•Gather competitor information, conduct market analysis, and maintain current database of competition.•Promote product line through the coordination of trade shows. Conduct presentations at tradeshows throughout North America•Assist with the design, creation, and execution of marketing campaigns(Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, Laser Ablation, Micro-Machining) Show less

• GF Machining Solutions Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  -Coordinate with more than 8 individual High Schools located throughout Illinois -Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver multi-faceted staffing and marketing solutions, events and other recruiting efforts to ensure the continuous expansion of the GFMS Apprenticeship Program-Present annually to hundreds of high school and college students, parents, teachers, professors and faculty to facilitate the expansion of the GFMS Apprenticeship Program

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Report product line, distributor and business unit sales performance to U.S. and global management• Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to target key markets and capitalize on emerging opportunities• Research, analyze and distribute industry and competitor data• Maintain North American website, manage digital assets and track visitors to the North American site using Adobe CQ5• Build new pages and websites within the North American website to help drive traffic to the webpage using Adobe CQ5• Create, execute and monitor targeted e-mail campaigns• Maintain sales tools, coordinate training opportunities and provide marketing support to distributor sales network• Maintain social media presence (Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+)• Film, edit & publish promotional videos for social media• Collaborate with third party agencies to maximize public relations and advertising efforts• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) to draft, finalize and execute direct mail campaigns, product collateral and other sales material in accordance with corporate design standards• Planned and organized an event in which 300 local high school students learned about manufacturing over a three day period. Show less


HKA Staffing Services
• Recruiter, Social Media Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

Putnam Museum and IMAX
• Marketing and Project Management Intern

  • Nov 2009 - Mar 2010