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Michael Lard

Senior Account Manager at Ampirical
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Seasoned project manager with international business experience delivering results in manufacturing and sales growth.
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Location
United States, US
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency
  • Polish Elementary proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
Skills
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Improvement
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Michael Lard is a seasoned professional with a strong background in international business, manufacturing, and project management. He holds an International MBA from the University of South Carolina and has worked for top companies such as Michelin, Hubbell Power Systems, and Ampirical. He is proficient in multiple languages and has expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Cross Functional Team Leadership.

Experience

  • Ampirical
    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Account Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Present

    • Account Manager
      • Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Hubbell Power Systems
    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • International Business Development Manager
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

      Responsible for developing and executing strategies for sales growth in all markets outside of the USA and Canada.

    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

      Managed strategic manufacturing projects and provided internal consulting to increase HPS profitability and efficiency including site rationalization, development of new products and process capabilities, lean manufacturing implementation and inter-plant production coordination including international facilities.

  • Michelin
    • France
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Earthmover Field Engineer
      • Sep 2004 - Feb 2007

      Managed developmental earthmover and industrial tire field surveys while providing on-site technical support and consulting for Canada and northeastern USA. Researched and prepared marketing and technical reports focused on utilization, customer needs, and strengths and weaknesses of Michelin versus competitor products.Performed site analyses and consulting resulting in savings of over $6 million in concessions.

    • Central Analyst
      • May 2002 - Sep 2004

      Managed global developmental survey projects and provided earthmover technical support.Presented and facilitated discussion of technical issues at annual International Technical Meeting.Delivered detailed analytical and technical presentations and reports in French.

  • Michelin US2
    • Design Engineer
      • 2000 - 2002

  • BMW Manufacturing
    • Powertrain Assembly
      • 1996 - 1997

  • US Navy
    • Nuclear Propulsion Program
      • 1990 - 1993

Education

  • 2007 - 2008
    University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business
    International MBA, Operations Management, Finance
  • 2007 - 2008
    Universität Wien
    MBA, International Business Administration
  • Queensland University of Technology
    University Transfer Program - MBA
  • 1997 - 2000
    Clemson University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering - Cum Laude

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