Experience

Standing On Glass, LLC
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Director Standing On Glass, LLC dba The Nisaba Group

  • Aug 2022 - Present

ECA
• Peru
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Program Management Consultant

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

LEONI
• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sr. Project Manager

  • May 2018 - Mar 2021


Hilite International

• Germany
• Automotive
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Program Manager US

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2018


FEV, Inc.
• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Independent Engineering Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2014


Neapco Drivelines

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Supplier Quality Engineering Consultant

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Planning and implementaton of Quality Operating Systems. Management of key problem solving activities. Audit manufacturing processes to identify and integrate improvements. Planning and implementaton of Quality Operating Systems. Management of key problem solving activities. Audit manufacturing processes to identify and integrate improvements.



Entrée Vous

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Owner and Operations Director

  • 2006 - 2009

  Generate and implement Business Plan to purchase and start up meal assembly franchise. Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff. Franchisee Advisory Council Member representing Franchisees in the Mid-West territory. Consult with Franchise in the creation of operating procedures, monthly menus, and marketing campaigns. Generate and lead sales proposals based on customer needs and budget. Obtain Michigan ServSafe Certification including 100% (zero violations) during all… Show more Generate and implement Business Plan to purchase and start up meal assembly franchise. Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff. Franchisee Advisory Council Member representing Franchisees in the Mid-West territory. Consult with Franchise in the creation of operating procedures, monthly menus, and marketing campaigns. Generate and lead sales proposals based on customer needs and budget. Obtain Michigan ServSafe Certification including 100% (zero violations) during all semi-annual inspections by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Management of suppliers including quality control, logistics and contract negotiations. Manage daily kitchen operations including budget and cash flow, inventory, food preparation, set up for parties, sales, marketing, merchandising and customer service. Application of FIFO Inventory management system on all incoming and outgoing goods. Create and implement creative marketing materials and campaigns including bi-weekly email to customer base and use of social networking sites. Gain corporate client business including, Ameriprise Financial, Behr, Carlson Marketing and Deloitte through implementation of marketing strategies. Coordinate and implement private functions including corporate team building events. Conceptualize and institute fundraising programs for local and national charities, schools and clubs. Institute cross marketing campaigns with local organizations and businesses. Grow email database through effective networking. Implement preventative maintenance program for equipment. Negotiate with general contractors to obtain a 10% cost reduction and four week reduction in project timing. Show less Generate and implement Business Plan to purchase and start up meal assembly franchise. Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff. Franchisee Advisory Council Member representing Franchisees in the Mid-West territory. Consult with Franchise in the creation of operating procedures, monthly menus, and marketing campaigns. Generate and lead sales proposals based on customer needs and budget. Obtain Michigan ServSafe Certification including 100% (zero violations) during all… Show more Generate and implement Business Plan to purchase and start up meal assembly franchise. Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff. Franchisee Advisory Council Member representing Franchisees in the Mid-West territory. Consult with Franchise in the creation of operating procedures, monthly menus, and marketing campaigns. Generate and lead sales proposals based on customer needs and budget. Obtain Michigan ServSafe Certification including 100% (zero violations) during all semi-annual inspections by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Management of suppliers including quality control, logistics and contract negotiations. Manage daily kitchen operations including budget and cash flow, inventory, food preparation, set up for parties, sales, marketing, merchandising and customer service. Application of FIFO Inventory management system on all incoming and outgoing goods. Create and implement creative marketing materials and campaigns including bi-weekly email to customer base and use of social networking sites. Gain corporate client business including, Ameriprise Financial, Behr, Carlson Marketing and Deloitte through implementation of marketing strategies. Coordinate and implement private functions including corporate team building events. Conceptualize and institute fundraising programs for local and national charities, schools and clubs. Institute cross marketing campaigns with local organizations and businesses. Grow email database through effective networking. Implement preventative maintenance program for equipment. Negotiate with general contractors to obtain a 10% cost reduction and four week reduction in project timing. Show less



Valeo

• France
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales and Projects Director-Control Panel Division North America

  • 2002 - Jul 2005

  Grew HVAC control panel sales by $36 million in two years through execution of business plan and sales strategies. Decreased component costs by 20% during quote process through initiation and negotiation of supplier pre-source agreements. Managed cross-functional multi-division teams to prepare quotes and presentations. Led sales and technical presentations at OEM's. Collaborated with customers on final pricing and technical specifications. Conducted monthly meetings with… Show more Grew HVAC control panel sales by $36 million in two years through execution of business plan and sales strategies. Decreased component costs by 20% during quote process through initiation and negotiation of supplier pre-source agreements. Managed cross-functional multi-division teams to prepare quotes and presentations. Led sales and technical presentations at OEM's. Collaborated with customers on final pricing and technical specifications. Conducted monthly meetings with division management evaluating projects against key milestones and potential risks. Initiated change in and with team as necessary.

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Developed business plan for start up of HVAC control panel business in North America. Negotiated and obtained invitations to bid on control panel business at DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Ford and Honda. Managed and achieved Control Panel Division Budget. Provided monthly analysis reports to management assessing key spending variances and identifying risks and opportunities for resource allocation, purchasing, engineering and industrialization.

• Program Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Successfully launched HVAC system project with 14 versions simultaneously in three plants. Led cross-functional team to implement engineering and assembly process for control panels manufactured in North America. Identified and recommended improvements increasing efficiency during manufacturing process. Mentored employee from Project Leader to promotion as Quality Director for Toluca, Mexico plant. Group facilitator for 60 employees in 5 Core Strategy "Constant Innovation" in office… Show more Successfully launched HVAC system project with 14 versions simultaneously in three plants. Led cross-functional team to implement engineering and assembly process for control panels manufactured in North America. Identified and recommended improvements increasing efficiency during manufacturing process. Mentored employee from Project Leader to promotion as Quality Director for Toluca, Mexico plant. Group facilitator for 60 employees in 5 Core Strategy "Constant Innovation" in office and manufacturing facilities.