Experience

Turbo Solutions

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Sales

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States

• Director of National Accounts

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2023

  Greater St. Louis United States & Canada Key Strategic Account responsibility for HD Buying Groups and Nationwide OE Truck Dealer Groups. Cultivating partnerships, programs, contracts, marketing, tradeshows, training, sales, and building a dynamic sales team.

• Distributor Development Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

  Greater Philadelphia Area



Valvoline Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Territory Business Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

  Missouri



Universal Components UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Product Development

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Greater St. Louis Area Universal Components is the truck and trailer aftermarket division of TVS Group. TVS Group is involved in manufacturing, logistics, distribution and global sourcing. The annual company exceeds $7B per year. Universal Components is based out of the United Kingdom. Universal Components (US) Inc. specialized in global sourcing for the heavy duty aftermarket in numerous product categories through TVS Engineering Procurement Division. TVS Group has engineering, procurement, and consolidation… Show more Universal Components is the truck and trailer aftermarket division of TVS Group. TVS Group is involved in manufacturing, logistics, distribution and global sourcing. The annual company exceeds $7B per year. Universal Components is based out of the United Kingdom. Universal Components (US) Inc. specialized in global sourcing for the heavy duty aftermarket in numerous product categories through TVS Engineering Procurement Division. TVS Group has engineering, procurement, and consolidation facilities in China, India, Turkey and the UK. In November 2016 TVS Group decided to withdraw Universal Components from the US market. My responsibilities included: • Establishing and growing revenue profitability through product development • Working closely with US and international suppliers, manufacturers and TVS Engineering Procurement Division • Participation in the Quality Assurance Process and resolution of vendor supply issues • Creation, launch, and implementation of air spring and suspension components product lines • Participation in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan • Calling on new customers and cultivating new relationships. Show less



HDA Truck Pride

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Product Management

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2016

  Greater St. Louis Area HDA Truck Pride is a heavy-duty parts marketing and buying group. CO-OP owned by 162 independent distributors that combined have over 700 locations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. I oversaw the supply chain for the warehouse including shipping, receiving, purchasing, and order fulfillment. I oversaw operations for the warehouse operations, which supplies all HDA Truck Pride locations. HDA Truck Pride distributes traditional replacement truck parts as well as point of… Show more HDA Truck Pride is a heavy-duty parts marketing and buying group. CO-OP owned by 162 independent distributors that combined have over 700 locations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. I oversaw the supply chain for the warehouse including shipping, receiving, purchasing, and order fulfillment. I oversaw operations for the warehouse operations, which supplies all HDA Truck Pride locations. HDA Truck Pride distributes traditional replacement truck parts as well as point of purchase items. I was responsible for negotiating program proposals with all warehouse vendors as well as some traditional HDA Truck Pride vendors. Other responsibilities of my role were: • Negotiating with motor carriers to obtain the best pricing and service • Product Line analyses • Manage warehouse team members • Inventory control & management • Cultivate and maintain vendor and motor carrier relationships Show less



Graebel Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dispatch Coordinator

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Aurora, CO Worked in Central Dispatch Operations Member of Region 4 Team My team and I had responsibility for all outboard interstate shipments in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR,UT, WA, and WY Worked with independent contractors/owner operators to confirm trips, load and delivery dates Responsible for planning effective and profit generating trips for both the driver and the company My team and I maintained +99% of on-time pick up and deliveries of all shipments in 2011



J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Supervisor

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Supervised 19 Class A and Class B CDL Drivers Managed customer service for the Home Depot and Ultimate Electronics accounts Responsible for routing and dispatch Managed payroll Managed weekend operations of the warehouse



Genuine Parts Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Private Contractor

  • May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area NAPA Auto Parts Worked front counter serving primarily the wholesale customers Met regularly with sales force to discuss goals and lead many quarterly store meetings Ordered parts from the distribution center and subsidiary companies Worked throughout 11 local company owned stores, to fill in as needed Inventory control



Factory Motor Parts

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Sales Manager

  • Jul 2008 - May 2009

  •Promoted from Installer Sales Representative to General Sales Manager within 2 months of employment •Managed $3M Automotive Warehouse Distributor (Spoke) •Supervised 16 staff members including drivers, administration, dispatcher, sales team, and customer service representative •Member of Mountain Region Senior Management Team •Maintained 7 customers including fleet, dealerships and installers, maintaining $120,000 in volume while managing day-to-day operations of warehouse



NAPA Auto Parts

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Parts Specialist

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2008

  Worked front counter serving primarily the wholesale customers Met regularly with sales force to discuss goals and lead many quarterly store meetings Ordered parts from the distribution center and subsidiary companies Worked throughout 11 local company owned stores, to fill in as needed Inventory control Delivery Driver 2004-2005 Completed all of the NAPA Fast Track training laps Promoted to Parts Specialist Delivered parts to wholesale customers and… Show more Worked front counter serving primarily the wholesale customers Met regularly with sales force to discuss goals and lead many quarterly store meetings Ordered parts from the distribution center and subsidiary companies Worked throughout 11 local company owned stores, to fill in as needed Inventory control Delivery Driver 2004-2005 Completed all of the NAPA Fast Track training laps Promoted to Parts Specialist Delivered parts to wholesale customers and established excellent customer relations Picked up transfers within the 11 local company owned stores; made distribution center runs Show less



Affinia Group, Inc

• Undervehicle Group Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Cross-trained in a variety of operational areas; Product Development, Sales, Engineering, and Cataloging Assisted with warehouse functions and inventory control Worked extensively researching 2007 product lineup and allocated aftermarket parts to specific vehicle models Tech Lab training; brake inspection - teardown and installation for front and rear Traveled to automotive jobbers across the country to do changeovers from competitor to Affinia branded products



Horton, Inc.

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Sales Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Team member for the Western Sales Group traveling across Western USA and Canada Called on various clients; OE/OEM, Dealerships, Fleets, Distributors, and Independent Shops Trained technicians, service managers, warranty managers, and salespeople on various product lines as well as installation and teardown of existing products Aided in Six Sigma Procedure Implementation on the production line



Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

• United States
• Automotive
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2005 - Nov 2005

  Assisted in setup by managing the film crew and assisted 5 different vendors in marketing their products