Visionary, results-driven Executive with 10+ years of experience directing daily operations, significantly boosting sales and increasing overall efficiency across multiple industries.

         Demonstrated ability to excel in positions with increasing levels of responsibility while building and leading high-performance teams.

         Proven track record of steering high-profile, complex projects to an on-time, within budget completion.

         Regarded for the ability to streamline process improvement initiatives to substantially increase company revenue and reduce company costs.

         Recognized for top-notch strategic planning abilities.

Clorius Controls Inc 2016-Present

Senior Director of Sales and Operations, North America (Engineered Solutions)

         Fulfill critical leadership role directing industrial valve sales operations for OEM, marine, power generation, nuclear, department of defense and oil / gas industries.

         Successfully manage $15M in annual sales; continually deploy strategies to boost revenue.

         Steer high profile, complex projects to an on-time, within budget completion.

         Conduct in-depth market trend research to remain up to date on cutting edge processes.

         Leverage top-notch organizational abilities to oversee budgeting, inventory control and P&L.

Key Achievements:

         Created successful sales and operation office for North America; recognized for achieving 200% above original sales forecast and 30% below cost budget estimate.

         Contributed extensively to development of North American sales and operations office; streamlined operations to reduce forecasted costs by $250k.

         Cultivated strategic partnerships, leading to 75% growth within 1-year period.

         Deployed highly effective target campaigns, resulting in new market growth of 20%.

         Managed product development initiatives leading to a 5% sales growth and a 10% increase in product margins.

         Established global shipping processes; brought inventory from Poland to local warehouse.

Fluid Power Energy / Filtration Systems Inc 2014-2016

Director of Sales, Midwest/Northeast Regions (Technical Sales)

         Developed and implemented highly effective sales strategies to significantly boost company revenue.

         Exemplified top-notch leadership skills while overseeing daily activities of 5 Sales Representatives responsible for 15 distributors and 25 OEM accounts.

         Utilized aggressive negotiation tactics to ensure favorable terms throughout supplier agreements;

Fluid Power Energy / Filtration Systems Inc (Continued)

Key Achievements:

         Directed day to day operations across multiple regions generating $20M annually.

         Championed process improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in sales.

         Leveraged strong industry knowledge to develop 7 new products attributing to 10% growth in new market segments.

         Strategically developed OEM accounts resulting in 8 new multi-year projects.

         Effectively prospected C Suite executives of well renowned companies, leading to an increase of 5 new strategic partners annually.

         Generated $5M in sales within 2-year period.

US Army National Guard, Wisconsin 2004-2015

Company Commander / Senior Director of Operations

         Fulfilled critical leadership position, overseeing day to day operations of 175 team members.

         Streamlined existing processes to significantly increase efficiency across logistics management and supply chain operations.

         Exemplified top-notch leadership capabilities while building and training high-performance teams; closely monitored individual performance and implemented action plans to maintain 100% operational success rate.

         Maintained strict adherence to regulations, policies and procedures.

         Demonstrated excellent communication abilities while relaying pertinent, mission critical information to appropriate parties.

Key Achievements:

         Assumed 100% accountability for personnel and equipment valuing $60M.

         Recipient of merit based promotion based on exemplary leadership, problem-solving and organizational abilities.

         Continually ranked within Top 3 of 37 Company Commanders throughout brigade.

         Rated among Top 5% of peers throughout the US Army.

Merrill Lynch, Waukesha, WI 2010-2013

Financial Advisor

         Leveraged various prospecting techniques to build book of business with high-profile businesses containing up to 10,000 employees.

         Collaborated extensively with executive level team to devise and deploy highly effective investment strategies.

         Conducted in-depth market trend research, compiled data and implemented tactics to achieve investment goals.

         Sold 401k plans to Fortune 500 companies valuing up to $2B.

Key Achievements:

         Recognized as Top Junior Advisor for New Net Assets, as well as one of Top 7 Advisors in State for asset accumulation (2012 & 2013).

BA in Economics, Emphasis in Financial Accounting, Banking, Industrial Organization & Statistics

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; 2006

Completed Master s level credits.

Military Leadership Training:

Captains Career Course, Officer Candidate School, Basic Officer Leadership Course, Armor Officer Basic Course, Basic Training, Federal DOT Training & OSHA Training