President Resume
Rochester Hills, MichigaN
SUMMARY:
I am a Marketing/Advertising, Brand Management and Sales Executive who works equally well as client or external service provider. I’m also skilled at motivating team members and engaging end users or business - to-business customers. The industries I’ve served are as follows: Automotive, Motorcycle, Recreational Vehicle, Beverage, Industrial, Entertainment, Construction & Agriculture, Power & Hand Tools, Health Insurance, Eyewear, Firearms and Outdoor Equipment.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Brand Management
- Strategy
- Customer Retention & Loyalty
- Dealer/Reseller Engagement
- Budgeting
- Media Production
- Events and Merchandising
- Magazine, Newsletter and Catalog Publishing & Editing
- Strategic Partnering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Rochester Hills, Michigan
President
Responsibilities:
- Advises companies on Brand Management/Awareness & Customer Retention/Loyalty for the Automotive, Firearms, Recreational Vehicle and Outdoor Sports Industries.
- Sought out and maintained relationships with suppliers on a national & international basis for clients product base and developed proprietary and self-branded products.
Confidential, Clawson, Michigan
Marketing & Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities included the design, production and distribution of printed marketing and advertising materials inclusive of media purchases directed at the trade and a complete overhaul of the website.
- Maintained existing accounts focused on the domestic automotive industry concerning specialty die components and tooling.
Confidential, Rochester Hills, Michigan
President & General Manager
Responsibilities:
- Was involved with all manner of this new business from original concept through Business Plan, Funding Sources, Pre-sales, Legal, Environmental and Administrative Planning, Property Management and Build-out thru Grand Opening. Continued to oversee operations for over eight years.
Confidential, Kenosha, Wisconsin
National Account Marketing Manager
Responsibilities:
- Oversaw the development of Marketing and Promotional programs focusing on the needs of the Industrial and Institutional Customers.
- Prepared Yearly Industrial Catalog, Quarterly Promotional Catalog and Individually Focused Tool and Equipment Promotions.
- Responsibilities also included the maintenance of existing and development of new Automotive and Aviation Accounts for Professional Tool and Equipment Marketing.
- Managed Budget varying from $8-14 million.
Confidential, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Merchandise Manager and Editor
Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities included merchandise creation, assortment, source development and contract negotiations.
- Developed all sales forecasts.
- Establish training programs and developed policies for Dealers and customers.
- Guided various design, marketing, advertising and supplier firms regarding all product and visual aspects.
- Managed fulfillment supplier organizations to devise an international sales program that included phone, fax, mail, on-site and Internet capabilities.
- Responsible for hiring and training employees, volunteers and outside organizations for seven major Rallies in the United States and several international events. Additionally worked as a liaison for up to 47 State and International Confidential . Rallies each year including managing Dealer involvement.
Brand Manager
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for management, concept, production and distribution of Genuine Parts & Accessories, Eagle Iron and Screaming Eagle brand Catalogs, advertising and promotion worldwide.
- Developed a program of production that led to these materials being produced on a yearly cycle and for the first time on time for release at the Dealer Introductory Show.
- Implemented the mid-year supplemental Catalog Program and created the Parts & Accessories Promotional Program.
- Instituted the first Confidential Art materials for inclusion in the yearly Dealer Sales Guide.
- Managed budget over $16 million.
Confidential, Troy, Michigan
Account Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Co-authorship and implementation from initial direction and concept planning to major involvement in creative execution and production.
- Managed combined budgets to over $50 million.
Confidential, Bethany, Connecticut
Account Manager
Responsibilities:
- Coordinated the planning and execution of marketing programs in accordance with client objectives and budgets.
- Managed budgets for all accounts totaling approximately $12 million.
