Experience

Finklea Manufacturing Technology Inc

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  My current role has me leading and overseeing day-to-day business operations in support of a startup company. Not only did I bring the business from zero profitability to $500k in annual sales, I also bolstered distribution by 10% and led all growth strategies across the entire organization. I created and instilled a forward-thinking and highly proactive pricing strategy meant to drive profitability and I also led recruitment and staffing initiatives on the regional level. My current role has me leading and overseeing day-to-day business operations in support of a startup company. Not only did I bring the business from zero profitability to $500k in annual sales, I also bolstered distribution by 10% and led all growth strategies across the entire organization. I created and instilled a forward-thinking and highly proactive pricing strategy meant to drive profitability and I also led recruitment and staffing initiatives on the regional level.



Controlled Automation, Inc.

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

  Reestablished contact with and redefined relationship with current customer base. Developed strategy for non-traditional sales channel. Attempted to develop/implement new strategies for sales and contact during Covid-19 shutdown. Reestablished contact with and redefined relationship with current customer base. Developed strategy for non-traditional sales channel. Attempted to develop/implement new strategies for sales and contact during Covid-19 shutdown.



Cosen Saws International

• Director of Sales and Marketing, North America

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2017

  A previous, long-term role that saw me directing activities related to sales, marketing, business development, and product management. I ultimately grew sales from $900k to $10MM through the use of a multi-level distribution channel, simultaneously increasing machine sales from less than 100 units to 400 on an annual basis and improving the overall market share by 25%. I also strengthened distribution by 35%, restructured manufacturing representatives by 50%, and supported the initial acquisition / ongoing development of V_Drive technology. Finally, I improved the brand's position from 10th place to first place by driving awareness and promoting "Metal Center News." Show less



Cosen International, Inc

• United States
• Advertising Services

• North American Sales Manager

  • Feb 2002 - Jun 2012

  A previous, long-term role that saw me directing activities related to sales, marketing, business development, and product management. I ultimately grew sales from $900k to $10MM through the use of a multi-level distribution channel, simultaneously increasing machine sales from less than 100 units to 400 on an annual basis and improving the overall market share by 25%. I also strengthened distribution by 35%, restructured manufacturing representatives by 50%, and supported the initial acquisition / ongoing development of V_Drive technology. Finally, I improved the brand's position from 10th place to first place by driving awareness and promoting "Metal Center News." Show less