Experience

Pioneer Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Implemented structure, systems, and processes, including Six Sigma and Lean principles, in a company that previously had no formal structure for inventory planning, market analysis, or human resource management. Built awareness for family of brands and focused business strategy on most profitable segments. Currently building a fast-growing consumer e-commerce business through strategic partnerships with online retailers. Improved efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing shipping costs by transitioning from costly and outdated warehouse to third-party logistics (3PL) service. Increased revenues by building successful sales team through training, data analysis, and new hires. Responsible for all financial aspects of company management. Report results to private ownership and board. Show less



3M

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Marketing Strategy & Planning Leader

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Lead global company-wide efforts to improve the consistency, quality and performance of Marketing Plans and Marketing Strategies to drive maximum growth, share gain and competitive advantage. Drive enterprise-wide processes and metrics to leverage implementation of global CRM solution. Drive quantitative measurement of Marketing Effectiveness through metrics that both increase accountability and support the continued improvement of Marketing Plans based on results.

• Global Business Leader

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

  Led global business for Head, Eye and Face Protection products ($175M portfolio). Increased portfolio growth by 3x market rate while driving major strategic shift to organic growth and regional self-supply for sustainable product differentiation, improved service and reduced costs.Led development and global launch of SecureFit industrial safety glasses including market identification and research, product testing, manufacturing site selection and market launch. (Results currently outperforming forecast by 20%).Business and marketing lead for product research, development, testing and launch of award-winning H700 Series hard hats (Occupational Health & Safety Product of the Year, 2012). Directed local teams in 60+ countries on strategic execution and market penetration. Show less

• CEO/President, Quest Safety Products

  • 2008 - Feb 2010

  Lead post-acquisition integration of complex new Quest products (specialized detection equipment for industrial hygiene and worker safety) into 3M global portfolio, retained key employees and maintained business continuity throughout transition.Generated operating income of 150% of plan during recessionary period.Business and marketing lead for launch of award-winning noise indicator (Occupational Health & Safety Product of the Year, 2010).Successfully implemented Six Sigma processes for growth acceleration and cost reduction. Show less

• Global Portfolio Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Jun 2008

  Responsible for driving respirator business strategy and sales in the APAC region.Drove double-digit growth across multiple product lines via new products, price and supply chain optimization.

• Senior Strategic Analyst

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

  Developed key initiatives, identified growth opportunities and evaluated product strategies for senior division leaders.Presented findings and recommendations to 3M C-level management.



Publicis Worldwide

• France
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Strategic Planner

  • 2001 - 2002

  Increased sales 80%+ on focus products for Hewlett-Packard through new relationship marketing strategies and effective campaign execution. Developed agency-wide best practices for comprehensive strategic marketing planning. Increased sales 80%+ on focus products for Hewlett-Packard through new relationship marketing strategies and effective campaign execution. Developed agency-wide best practices for comprehensive strategic marketing planning.



Headlight

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Director of Marketing

  • 2000 - 2001

  Led national launch and product marketing efforts for new e-Learning startup. Achieved demand generation goals without exception. Led national launch and product marketing efforts for new e-Learning startup. Achieved demand generation goals without exception.



Intuit

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • 1998 - 2000

  Managed marketing efforts for flagship software products (QuickBooks and Quicken). Increased ROI by 20% for marketing programs via new acquisition and up-sell strategies. Managed marketing efforts for flagship software products (QuickBooks and Quicken). Increased ROI by 20% for marketing programs via new acquisition and up-sell strategies.