Experience

NRTC Automation

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations/Business Development

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  NRTC Automation provides turnkey automation solutions, parts manufacturing, professional engineering contract services, laser welding, industrial equipment refurbishing, and decommissioning services.As a Director of Business Opertations, I lead both the Fraser, MI and Tilbury, ON locations working with customers to find the best solution to meet their automation needs. NRTC Automation provides turnkey automation solutions, parts manufacturing, professional engineering contract services, laser welding, industrial equipment refurbishing, and decommissioning services.As a Director of Business Opertations, I lead both the Fraser, MI and Tilbury, ON locations working with customers to find the best solution to meet their automation needs.



Utica International

• Director Of Business Operations

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  Leader for growth and profitability throughout the organization with a focus on expense control, staff management, production and department development.• Strengthen relationships with current clients while promoting increased awareness of or service offerings.• Incorporate business strategies to further develop new client development in both EV and automation growth.• Define and develop a regional marketing strategy consistent with the corporate goals and tactical plans. Leader for growth and profitability throughout the organization with a focus on expense control, staff management, production and department development.• Strengthen relationships with current clients while promoting increased awareness of or service offerings.• Incorporate business strategies to further develop new client development in both EV and automation growth.• Define and develop a regional marketing strategy consistent with the corporate goals and tactical plans.



National Integrated Automation - (NIA)

• General Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  NIA (Subsidiary of Nachi Robotics) – Hired to create a new startup venture company specializing in BIW Systems, Automation and Robotic Applications.• Responsible to staff and develop a new business team which matured into 80 direct & contract employees.• Surpassed expectations in building this entrepreneurial venture that was purchased by new ownership in less than half of the business plan forecasting.• Redeveloped standard products to expand into the machine tool industry (CNC, vertical & Horizontal milling) • Specialized in on time delivery while provided a turnkey solution to meet our customer’s needs.



Comau

• Italy
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive - Body Welding & Assembly - NAFTA

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  Continually working to develop and provide cutting-edge technology to appropriately assist our customers in every stage of their business, while overcoming obstacles and constraints to ensure winning solutions. My proven ability to implement sales management and the technical knowhow for automotive body-in-white manufacturing systems has created over $100 million in new sales annually. • Corporate Sales & Account Management• Strategic Planning, and Market Development• Sales growth and longevity• Customer relations• BIW Underbody, and Closure equipment• Pricing structures and negotiations• Domestic and International Business Relations• External Sales and New Business Development• Dynamic Problem Solving



HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  Vast experience with a strong working customer relationship while developing sales opportunities with current and new customers.Specialties:• Created a self-established network producing over $50 million in new sales annually.• Corporate Sales & Account Management with Major OEM’s and Tier 1 Suppliers.• Strategic Planning for domestic and international operations.• Sales growth and longevity – created largest profit margin account in the company.• External Sales and New Business Development. • Proficient in BIW closure panel and sub assembly equipment.• Market Development with local and emerging markets• Kaizen/Kaikaku

• Program Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2013

  Program Manager for multiple Launches at several Chrysler facilities managing all phases from process, tool design, build, installation, tryout/debug, error proofing, lean management objectives, job per hour analysis, scheduling, budgets, Shipping and program buyoffsProjects:• Managed/Launched 2012 Chrysler Dodge Dart Closures/Fender - Belvidere, IL• Managed/Launched 2010 Chrysler Sebring Closures (Kits) - Sterling Heights, MI• Managed/Launched 2008 Chrysler Charger, 300C, and Challenger Brampton, ON• Continuous success in on time delivery and the launch of referenced vehicles.



FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

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

• Estimating Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

  Managed new model budgets for Chrysler Stamping and Assembly Plants (10 sites total) along with multiple Tier 1 suppliers.Responsibilities:• Program cost roll ups.• Engineering changes/request, quotes. • Champion internal ISO audits.• Program cost break downs, cost analysis, die transfers, buyoffs. • Managed the Tool and Die estimating team consisting of Salary bargaining/contract personnel

• Assembly Program Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2008

  Program Manager for the robotic welding assembly systems installed across several facilities for Chrysler - ASME division. Managed the program from kick off through Job 1. Projects:• Jeep Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango build at Mt. Elliott Tool and Die - Detroit, MI • Manager and Installation Supervisor Volkswagen Bodyside and Liftgate - Twinsburg,OH • Manager the Dodge Ram Floor Pan and Bodyside assembly systems - Sterling Heights, MI • Manager and Installation Supervisor Chrysler Mini Van - Sterling Heights, MI• Manager and Installation Supervisor Chrysler Mini Van assembly systems - Warren,MI



Chrysler - Sterling Stamping Plant

• Tool Room Supervisor

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2005

• Welder Repair Supervisor / TMS Coordinator

  • Jul 2001 - Nov 2003

• Process -Tooling Engineer

  • Nov 2000 - Jul 2001



Utica Enterprises, Inc

• Project Manager/Installation Supervisor

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 2000