Experience

Cobalt Consulting LLC Ohio HQ

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  A sales and marketing consulting company, specializing in specific project execution. Cobalt Consulting assists companies with sales and marketing projects. With talent for customer management, business process development and documentation, marketing strategy, marketing collateral development and internet presence management out team brings high level talent to our customer base. We will assess a project, set up an effective plan and execute that plan. My varied background from manufacturing to marketing to sales allows me to be a quick study on any given problem. We can be hired for a specific project or for ongoing support. I will also serve as your Fractional Chief Marketing Officer if that is the best fit. I look forward to hearing about your current business needs. Show less



Stephenson + Taylor, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Writer and Program Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  For over 30 years, S+T has established solid Marketing foundations that allow our creative clients process to run smoothly and their messaging to remain clear and focused. S+T specialized in Branding, Marketing Collateral Support, and Interactive Services acting as and extension to sour clients Marketing Department. For over 30 years, S+T has established solid Marketing foundations that allow our creative clients process to run smoothly and their messaging to remain clear and focused. S+T specialized in Branding, Marketing Collateral Support, and Interactive Services acting as and extension to sour clients Marketing Department.



Textile Instruments LLC

• Chief Marketing Officer

  • May 2014 - Feb 2017

  As CMO my role is to execute the business plan for this new company and guide our development efforts for the most effective and efficient product launch. Textile Instruments, LLC uses a NASA licensed sensor technology which is incorporated into a fabric to allow for wireless health monitoring of living beings. Applying this wireless technology, the resulting fabric will monitor temperature, heart rate, touch, presence of body fluids, and an individual’s sleeping or arousal state. Creating a smart textile device will significantly empower patients, physicians, caregivers, individuals, and clinical researchers to better manager healthcare needs. In addition, the smart textile device can be used in home environments for parents and caregivers. Show less



SPB Global LLC

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Business Development

  • May 2014 - Sep 2015

  SPB Global LLC is an independent electronic sourcing specialist and global distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products with services offered to over 50 countries. Exclusive distribution agreements with top domestic and international electronics supply houses are in place to meet demanding production schedules. With extensive knowledge of niche markets and the ability to cross reference a wide array of electronic products and electronics, SPB Global remains the superior choice for electronic sourcing and distribution. Show less



Nextronex Energy Systems

• Sales Development

  • May 2011 - May 2015

  Nextronex is a solar component manufacturing company that develops and sells utility-scale grid-tie inverter systems for photovoltaic installations. My role is to establish a nationwide sales representative network, including developing communication tools, legal agreement and incentive plans. • Achieved 3 signed sales representatives in 5 months. • Created unique sales representative agreement to attract partnerships. • Responsible for press releases, social media presence and marketing materials. Show less



ADC

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Senior Account Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

  • Developed and maintained relationships with AT&T Local Network Services and AT&T Broadband in the Midwest effectively selling products and services.• Achieved 150% of $1.5 million revenue plan.• Created effective service solutions for customer that reduced time to market and saved money.

• Senior Technical Training Consultant

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  • Implemented training tracking system including web-based training access. Selected and managed technical courses offered to ADC employees.• Directed cross-divisional team; defined, selected and implemented $1 million intranet software solution that gave ADC employees ability to access web-based training, view required skills for different job titles and track training progress.• Coordinated technology training based on employee needs analysis, allowing employees to maintain current technical knowledge. Show less

• Product Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  • Developed, documented and implemented product strategy for fiber products.• Achieved $18 million in product sales with 50% gross margin.• Developed "knowledge crusades" to train sales force on product application and specification including product literature, customer services aides and advertising which increased sales to existing customers and new customers.• Lead cross-functional team to reduce manufacturing costs by $5 million annually through complex fiber termination process.• Created forecast tool for fiber termination production, allowing manufacturing department to effectively plan workforce and plant growth. Show less

• Future Leadership Development Program

  • Sep 1995 - Sep 1997

  International Sales - Marketing 1997 • Created ADC action plan joining product portfolio and seven divisions together tor bring more effective solution to large ADC customers.• Planned and executed customer research with resulted in the first worldwide customer partnership program, which was later implemented with top five customers.Project Manager 1997• Managed cross-function team in manufacturing product launch. Recovered lagging product launch project by re-designing project schedule and establishing the appropriate cross-functional team, resulting in an on-time launch.Product Manager Liaison 1996• Integrated new acquisition. Brought marketing, manufacturing, sales and technical support teams together to successfully introduce product line to North American market.Customer Service 1995• Created streamline communication and knowledge storage process. Developed and implemented first company-wide intranet, improving internal communications. Show less



BELL&HOWELL

• CO-OP Student

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  • Reduced employee overtime and reorganized manufacturing process. • Reconstructed work cell for just in time (JIT) by updating documentation, manufacturing process and ergonomics. The improvement was measure from four units per week with overtime to seven units per week without overtime. • Designed and implemented inventory control system thought cell storage, distribution process and self-produced forecasting software. • Reduced employee overtime and reorganized manufacturing process. • Reconstructed work cell for just in time (JIT) by updating documentation, manufacturing process and ergonomics. The improvement was measure from four units per week with overtime to seven units per week without overtime. • Designed and implemented inventory control system thought cell storage, distribution process and self-produced forecasting software.