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Name Dave
Phone 214-676-7847
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $151K - $175K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Vice President Marketing
ADT / Defender Direct
Indianapolis
(Residential Home Security)

Vice President Marketing
CMA Communications
Dallas
(Cable TV, Internet, Phone)

Director Product Mgmt
AT&T (Ameritech)
Chicago
(Cable TV)

Key Accomplishments Directed internal marketing group driving more than 250,000 qualified leads annually across more than 20 channels including TV, radio, social media, SEO, SEM, direct response with a national spend of $70 million. Lead Staff of 10, with 2 direct reports. Increased monthly leads from 18,000 to 25,000 within 4 months, establishing company record. Increased sales close rate from 48% to 52%, adding $3.6 million in incremental sales annually. Generated additional $5.4 million in annual profits by re-energizing direct mail channel using bes

Introduced new products which ultimately delivered 48% of company gross margin. Consolidated 12 local offices to a single call center handling more than 350,000 calls annually. Quickly grew subscriber base by 1% within first 90 days. Rebranded company from dozens of independent and disjointed local names to unified, consistent and cohesive CMA brand which increased awareness, aligned with product portfolio, enhanced company morale and improved marketing efficiency for 10+ years. Developed high-speed internet product and marketing st

Negotiated and directed content / programming contract relationships for more than 120 channels of video programming. Managed team of 7 product managers. Grew video product contribution margin by greater than 21% within 24 months. Developed and re-launched video content programming strategy, reducing annual programming expense by $2 million (3%) while realizing more than $5 million in incremental revenue.

Education / Skills MBA Emory University. (Atlanta, GA). Concentration in marketing and statistics
BA Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Telecommunications



Name Art
Phone 248-613-2191
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Michigan
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions VP HR and Admin
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI
(Renewable Energy Products)

SVP HR
GKN Sinter Metals, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI
(Sintered Metals Products)

Director International HR
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Topeka, KS
(Premium Pet Food Products)

Key Accomplishments Lead first ever restructuring of enterpise to achieve first time sustained profitability. Reduced corporate staff by more than 60% while growing profitable solar panel division by more than 300%. Established and harmonized remuneration approach.

Established first ever short and long term incentive plans (cash and equity) for a publicly traded renewable energy business. Worked closely with Compensation Committee to established an effective remuneration strategy and executive pay approach.

Established a new $1B division team and organization for a global automotive and aerospace company. Once established, lead the HR due diligence and integration of more than 20 acquisitions during high growth phase of the division.

Established a first ever international HR function for a highly successful international division, with employees working in more than 20 countries. Developed an effective resolution of many long standing issues for a key expatriate population.
Education / Skills BS- Labor and Industrial Relations Michigan State University
Extensive skills and experience working global HR issues Includes 5 years expat experience in Europe and Asia.
Extensive experience working in both union and non-union environments. Lead many focused activities in both areas.
Extensive experience driving high growth staffing initiatives including establishing a world class selection process.

Name Styron
Phone 630-947-5946
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $175K +
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Owner
Powers Environmental, Health and Safety Consultanc
Palatine, IL
(EHS Consulting)

VP, EHS & Security
US Foodservice
Rosemont, IL
($20B Food Services)

Global Dir EHS
BP Refining and Marketing (R&M)
Warrenville, IL
($250 (B) Oil and Gas)

Key Accomplishments * $33M and 35% reduction in Workers’ Compensation cost and cases. (RR Donnelley) * Reduced DOT Hours of Service violations to lowest recorded levels, maintaining 100% driver qualification compliance. (US Foodservice)

* 80% reduction in major incidents and fatalities (BP) * Served as Executive Assistant to Corporate HSE Technical Team Leader, for Gulf of Mexico Crisis Response. (BP)

* Reduced Recordable Case Rate by 84% (3.76 to 0.60) (Invensys Control) * Delivered OSHA VPP STAR, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification for multiple manufacturing plants. (RR Donnelley and Invensys Controls)

* $7M annual reduction in workers’ compensation and 90% reduction in repetitive motion injuries (Lockheed Martin)
Education / Skills * Harvard University, Cambridge, MA - Advanced Management Program
* Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ – Master of Business Administration
* North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC – Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering, and Biology
* Certified Safety Professional (CSP) * Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Name Robert
Phone 224-829-8320
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Sr. Solutions Presales
LeaseAccelerator
Illinois
(Enterprise Software)

Sr. Solutions Presales
BlackLine
Illinois
(Enterprsie Software )

Senior Presales Manager
Oracle
Illinois
(Enterprise Software )

Key Accomplishments Presales: Senior sales solution engineer and management within 15 years in enterprise software solutions • new-to-market products • discoveries, tailored solution demos, POCs • trade shows • alliances • wins $30K-$1.5M • quotas 100%-143% • year-over-year growth 50%-285% • incentives Hawaii, Puerto Rico. Domains: Oracle CRM, ERP, SCM • PeopleSoft CRM • BlackLine financial close RPA SaaS • LeaseAccelerator lease management, accounting, compliance RPA SaaS • Accenture Insurance Data Migration • Manufacturing, telecom, banking, insurance, cons





Education / Skills St. Bonaventure University BBA Accounting
LeaseAccelerator, BlackLine, Oracle CRM, Analytics, Incentive Comp, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), SaaS



Name Rex
Phone 847-651-8053
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $101K - $125K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Asset Manager
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC
Buffalo Grove, IL
(Electricity & Wood Pellet)

Manager of Business Devel
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC
Buffalo Grove, IL
(Electricity & Wood Pellet)

Manager Earnings Enhance
Edison Mission Marketing
Chicago, IL
(Electricity)

Key Accomplishments Analyzed faulty repair work, and subsequently negotiated and reduced outstanding invoice to contractor by $1.7 million (60%).

Negotiated with the NERC Standards auditor dropping two potential violations at five plants, saving $100,000 in penalties, and proving compliance.

Initiated the development and identified potential wind developer partner for $200 million project, selling 50% for $500,000.

Increased revenue $50 million annually by assisting unit operators to make operating decisions based upon projected contract.
Education / Skills IIT CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW Juris Doctor with Honors 1983 ILLINOIS INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY BSME
Business analysis
Contract Interpretation and Administration
Technical Research

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