Experience

M & B Graphics and Printing

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Lake Orion, Michigan, United States Sales and creative Director



Right Hook Branded Merchandise powered by Proforma

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Florida, United States



SPECIAL TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Development/Account Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2022

  United States



IMC - International Mold Corporation

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Clinton Twp New business development manager for IMC - International Mold Corporation.



UFP Technologies, Inc.

• New business development manager

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Greater Detroit Area New business development manager for custom engineered components, acoustic, foam, compression molded product for automotive applications.



Dennen Steel Corp

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Development Manager/Account Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Greater Detroit Area New business development manager for steel stampings and configured blanks. Automotive and non-automotive sector.



SOGEFI

• France
• Accounting

• Program Manager/Account Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

  Rochester Hills, Michigan -Program manager for Daimler, Nissan and GM Programs. •Focal point for product development and launch for both the customer and new automotive programs •Manage program implementation from quote to production using MS Project. Ensure quality standards are met and collaboratively prepare RFQ’s for customers •Ensure customers’ expectations are met or exceeded. Control the project budget from start to finish •Business leader responsible for programs/projects from inception to the… Show more -Program manager for Daimler, Nissan and GM Programs. •Focal point for product development and launch for both the customer and new automotive programs •Manage program implementation from quote to production using MS Project. Ensure quality standards are met and collaboratively prepare RFQ’s for customers •Ensure customers’ expectations are met or exceeded. Control the project budget from start to finish •Business leader responsible for programs/projects from inception to the conclusion of the program •Ensure programs launch on time and meet deliverables •Meet profitability, capital, and tooling recovery financial targets at launch •Oversee functional areas during development to meet key deliverables with internal departments •Monitor timing, quality, technical and financial risks and issues on assigned projects. Mitigate risks or resolve issues where possible. Elevate and focus management attention when there is not timely resolution •Led all quoting and design reviews and worked closely with purchasing to find suppliers that meet customer requirements Show less



MAHLE

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Buyer

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

  Troy, MI (Behr America) Advanced buyer for mutiple programs for GM, Chyrsler, Ford, Paccar, etc. Program buyer for HVAC and Engine Cooling Systems for Chrysler and Paccar Heavy Duty Truck • Successfully manage all purchasing functions from program award to production launch • Execute negotiations with suppliers in low cost countries to meet program targets • Achieved 10% below cost target on all components for the Chrysler engine cooling program • Manage new program supply base to… Show more (Behr America) Advanced buyer for mutiple programs for GM, Chyrsler, Ford, Paccar, etc. Program buyer for HVAC and Engine Cooling Systems for Chrysler and Paccar Heavy Duty Truck • Successfully manage all purchasing functions from program award to production launch • Execute negotiations with suppliers in low cost countries to meet program targets • Achieved 10% below cost target on all components for the Chrysler engine cooling program • Manage new program supply base to meet program deliverables, including: on-time sourcing, supplier development and resolution of quality issues, packaging, program timing and cost objectives • Commodities purchased: Compressors, fan blade and shrouds, stampings, blow molding ducts, injection molding components, filters, seals, foam, blower motors, housings and prototypes Show less



Webasto Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Commodity Buyer

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2006

  Rochester Hills, MI • Negotiated all piece price and tooling costs with suppliers to maximize savings to company • Drove teamwork and positive results in order to meet both internal and customer driven deadlines • Revamp the supply base and developed new suppliers that successfully launched products • Implemented cost saving programs that included long-term agreements, market testing, value analysis and target pricing initiatives • Successfully lead and managed the move of multiple molding tools from… Show more • Negotiated all piece price and tooling costs with suppliers to maximize savings to company • Drove teamwork and positive results in order to meet both internal and customer driven deadlines • Revamp the supply base and developed new suppliers that successfully launched products • Implemented cost saving programs that included long-term agreements, market testing, value analysis and target pricing initiatives • Successfully lead and managed the move of multiple molding tools from bankrupted supplier without any production interruptions Show less



Valeo

• France
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Buyer

  • 1994 - 2000

  Auburn Hills, MI • Advanced purchasing for new projects on the GM Small Truck and GM Mid Luxury programs • Responsible for $20 million in annual purchases • Ensure all integrated parts met the quality, cost, and delivery requirements • Responsible for preparing, analyzing and summarizing all supplier quotation responses • Track and monitor purchased parts for all new/carryover projects for assigned product line/customers


ITT Automotive
• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Buyer

  • 1994 - 1999