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Name Dave
Phone 847-778-5240
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $151K - $175K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Director of Sales
Caterpillar Logistics
Downers Grove IL
($2.3 billion 3PL provider)

Director - Solutions
SAP America
Westchester IL
(Global software provider)

Solution Manager
RedPrairie / i2 / JDA
Chicago IL
(Leading software provider)

Key Accomplishments WHO AM I… Business Development Director… Customer Delivery Manager… Optimizing profitability by delivering high-value, multi-million dollar programs in supply chain, business process, technology, and outsourcing.

WHAT I DO… With expertise in consultative sales increasing top and bottom line results, companies that typically hire me: • Lack consistent sales revenue growth • Have eroding profit margins • Lack consistent and measurable sales performance

HOW I ADD VALUE… With years of rapidly identifying business problems worth solving, I can • Uncover the right sales opportunities that will consistently increase revenue and margins. • Optimize existing book of business revenue and profitability

Education / Skills Supply Chain, Risk Mgmt, Technology, Project Mgmt, P&L, Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Software




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 Sue
Phone 630-542-7001
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $151K - $175K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Deputy Executive Director
Illinois ASBO
DeKalb, IL
(Association)

Executive Director
Illinois School Nutrition Association
DeKalb, IL
(Association)

Sr. Financial Analyst
PMA Financial Network
Warrenville, IL
(Financial Services)

Key Accomplishments Non-profit COO leading cross functional operations, program development, finance, strategic planning, marketing, project management, events, budgeting, and process improvement.





Education / Skills MBA Finance - DePaul University
BA Economics - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
Center for Creative Leadership

Name Daniel
Phone 708-422-3343
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Management Consultant
Nolan Advisory Services
Chicago, IL
(Management Consulting)

Chief Operating Officer
Matrex +
Chicago, IL
(Experiential Marketing)

Chief Financial Officer
MEC Corporation
Chicago, IL
(Business Services)

Key Accomplishments Increased gross margins by developing and implementing business process improvements designed to create capacity, improve net margins and improve interdepartmental efficiency & communication.

Returned an established company to profitability after operating for several years at a loss. Reduced overhead and improved cash flow through drastic cost cutting and favorable negotiations with vendors and organized labor groups.

Increased Revenues through acquisitions, product development, and new business development in existing distribution channels. Development and delivery of corporate presentations with executives and sales team.

Recruited experienced personnel for executive, management, sales & customer service positions throughout the organization. Played a key role in growth of successful internal teams.
Education / Skills Masters of Science in Accounting DePaul University
MBA - Finance Governors State University
Bachelors - Business Loyola University of Chicago


Name John
Phone
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $151K - $175K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Business Consultant
Randstad Pharma
Deerfield, IL
(Business Consulting)

Business Consultant
Acxiom Corporation
Downers Grove, IL
(Business Consulting)

Compliance Manager
TAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL
(Pharmaceuticals)

Key Accomplishments Business Consultant… Resolves issues, increases efficiency, and assures alignment

Process Management Expert... Applies process management principals to drive improvement, quality, efficiency, and oversight

Operational Strategist... Focuses on the big picture to assure every solution not only meets the current requirements, but also integrates into the larger needs and goals of the organization

20+ years professional experience supporting a variety of business functions
Education / Skills University of Chicago; Booth School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purdue University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science
Multiple Certifications: CQM, PMP, Black Belt, Lean/DFSS, CRCMP, MPM, CISA


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