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Focused, confident Product Line Director with a dynamic career spanning nearly 15 years. Adept at effectively noting new marketing opportunities and following up through the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans used to launch new business initiatives. Trusted, assertive leader of cross-functional teams that devise multi-year plans that adhere to company goals. Skilled in improving product line and profitability in defining and leading project efforts at all phases. Driver of new innovations and developments, for which achievement is measured via business cases, capital and resource investment returns. Expert as it pertains to core duties such as portfolio management, presenting resource and developing capital investment proposals for executive management review. Thrive both independently and in teams toward achieving a common goal with a positive, collaborative demeanor. Now in pursuance of an executive role at the Director or Vice President level that will allow for continued career progression, as well as offer opportunities to utilize technical, financial, marketing and sales savvy.

  Excel in efficaciously leading global cross-functional teams during new product launches across industries and product categories

  Driven to spearhead invaluable Continuous Improvement measures that lead to organizational success

  History of managing, guiding and inspiring teams to operate at peak performance levels

  Earned an award in new product line sales with a projected peak revenue increase of $24M+, thus leading Stoneridge into a period of 15% growth

  Secured executive approval from Stoneridge to implement key global capital investment projects, which are anticipated to generate 50% in global sales growth

  Launched new ZTR products for MTD that bolstered bottom-line margin from 11% to 25% in the first year and sales growth from $1M to $15M

  Also oversaw new commercial products for MTD launch that generated a sales increase from $1.3M to $3.5M and bottom-line margin from 13% to 19% in the first year

  Earned a prestigious Innovation Award at MTD for developing a business process fueled by new consumer insights

Stoneridge, Inc., Product Line Director (2016-Present)

  Developed and utilize a new product pipeline and roadmap as part of the strategic plan

  Lead revenue forecasting at a global level and manage a full product portfolio to keep business consistently improving with profitability across all segment offerings

  Drive current portfolio changes to improve financial performance and return to profitability in key product areas

  Develop, monitor and maintain a steady flow of customer quotations and capital investment authorizations that adhere to desired financial outcomes

  Lead operations to guarantee the presence of a sustainable organization that is dedicated to achievement of and adherence to core competencies

  Position the strategy and commercial processes to occur and work together in harmony; used to achieve or surpass customer and cost targets, as well as fuel business acquisition, financial metrics and pricing efforts

  Ensure efficacy of cost models by interacting with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and Purchasing Departments to develop prime product and process designs, as well as a strong supplier base

MTD Products, Director, Product Marketing (2013-2016)

  Assumed ownership of a product line that spanned across numerous categories and responsibilities

  Led operations across an offering of professional and commercial products, including zero-turn riders and utility vehicles

  Fostered positive relations with internal and external stakeholders using engaging presentations, internal team building and by spearheading process improvements

  Managed the product line including front-end new business, opportunity analysis, reviews, market assessment/trends, launch, marketing, retail sell-in, consumer research, P&L and continuous improvement

  Worked cross-departmentally to create a proven product line strategy including market consolidation, sales, consumer insights, finance, capital and project management inputs

  Optimized product line performance from a fiscal, distribution, design and market share standpoint

  Developed and presented a series of project types, executed feasibility deliverables and played an influential role in key decision-making processes; strived to build consensus with the project and management teams

  Supported on-site customer calls, product line reviews and negotiation processes

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  Served as an effective mentor, leader and influencer across the department and greater organization

  Achieved one-year growth of new product line from $4M to $15M in top-line sales; saw second year growth of $45M, followed by third-year growth estimated at $70M+

  Acted as a new product and business support lead in honoring the Vendor of the Year, chosen by multiple retailers

Energizer Holdings, Product Development Lead (2011-2013)

  Directed new product launches in managing a global team composed of Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing professionals; worked together with global teams to lead new product development measures

  Joined cross-functionally to report on and present design insights for review by senior management

  Developed and implemented standard processes revolving around integration, design guidelines, project scoping/VOC, as well as DFFS principles (HOQ1 and HOQ2) where applicable

TRW Automotive, Global Purchasing/Supply Chain New Program Introduction Manager (2005-2011)

  Operated in a global lead capacity during product line strategy and execution of purchasing launch functions

  Devised a commodity strategy for sourcing, thus driving BOM savings and affecting change management

  Developed and delivered product line spending reductions per OP and stretch targets; influenced commodity strategy and negotiations in the process

  Acted as the chief liaison to operations and supply teams within larger cross-functional business units

  Served as an Engineering Project Manager

• Established and maintained project plans and budget
• Developed cost models and allocated engineering resource models
• Worked in partnership with customer teams to lead development and management of the customer relationship (CRM) database, along with reaction plans and early warning metric systems
• Used an eight-discipline analysis and Six Sigma best practices in leading effective problem-solving efforts

  Headed an internal audit that performed a financial and operational analysis of business sites

Honda R&D, Electrical Engineer II, Vehicle Research (2004-2005)

  Managed research and development of numerous electrical systems

  Oversaw core functions such as electrically-controlled vehicle damping, electric power steering, and electronic brake control systems

Executive Master of Business Administration, University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Toledo

Innovation Award Consumer Insights Business Process | Fault Tree Analysis

Green Belt (Six Sigma) Certification | Diversity and Inclusion

Global Meeting Skills | Kepner Trego Problem Solving | Vision Missions Values

Involvement Skills for Team Leaders and Supervisors | Targeted Interview Training