Dennis J. McDermott

**** ******* ( Troy, MI ***** 248-***-**** (H) 248-***-**** (C) (

acb9te@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary:

I bring three areas of achievement to your organization and profit

objectives: Leadership, Problem-Solving and Adaptability.

. Leadership through service to the team and/or objective. Leadership with

accountability. Leadership that makes tough decisions and then executes.

Leadership that achieves and measures results against goals.

. Problem-Solving with an awareness that problems have solutions and even

opportunities. Problem-Solving using focus, dispassion, logic and

compromise.

. Adaptability to situations where the plan falters and/or the process is

without direction. Adaptability that is measurable and reportable.

I specialize in funding, planning, program managing, launching and

executing programs that achieve specific goals and outcomes. I think

strategically and act tactically, staying intimately involved with the

stakeholders and in the processes. I know how to lead, build consensus,

create a plan, present, sell, fund and manage programs; while at the same

time, defending the goals, mission and margin. Building and working in

cross-functional teams to achieve goals and missions are hallmarks of my

career.

Career Achievements

Dennis McDermott

2009-Present

Achievements:

o SMG, INC. Representing established minority owned business to Automotive

OEM's and Tier Ones in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, supplemental

build and inventory programs.

o Advisory Board - Phoenix Freedom Foundation - Non-Profit developing and

delivering vehicle simulators for disabled veterans and others. Six

delivered, six in process.

o Oakland Literacy Council - ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor -

Preparing student for U.S. Citizenship examination.

o Make-A-Wish Foundation (Michigan), Wish Granter - First assignment, Emma

(age 6).

o Completed MBA (3.6 GPA).

o Organized team that is funding and building cafeterias in remote areas of

Africa. First completed in 2013.

MSXi INTERNATIONAL - on assignment with Mopar, a division of Chrysler LLC

Vehicle Planning/Program/Marketing

Manager

2001-2009

Achievements:

. Introduced vehicle remote start technology for all Chrysler, Dodge, and

Jeep vehicles nine months after program start up and three years in

advance of OE platform introductions. Product became the second largest

accessory sales product in the accessory portfolio.

. Launched roof and seat mount DVDs to Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles

three years in advance of OE introductions. Introductions and continuous

improvements have earned Mopar significant incremental sales.

. Managed the development and introduction unique rear view camera systems

for a number of vehicles two years in advance of production offerings.

. Introduced a unique side impact warning system in advance of platform

offerings.

. Developed and sold seven Upfit programs (first year), resulting in

significant incremental sales increases.

. Developed a pricing and support strategy to grow Mopar's Chemical sales

from $750,000 annually to $2,500,000 in two years with a profit margin of

50%+.

. Introduced 13 new products in a fourth quarter with 30 more scheduled for

introduction by the end of the following second quarter, with expected

revenue the first year of $13,000,000.

. Launched first aftermarket wheel program to the Mopar product line.

. Developed, sold, managed and launched hundreds of new products to the

Mopar product line by working in and managing diverse teams and

stakeholders.

CODE SYSTEMS - develops vehicle security and remote vehicle start programs

in collaboration with direct 12-volt retail customers and an aggressive

automotive dealer expeditor force nationwide

Marketing

Manager

1997-2001

Directed all marketing, advertising, merchandising, and promotional

programs in conjunction with advertising and promotional agencies.

Promoted and executed programs as an investment in sales with an ROI

strategy.

Achievements:

. Launched a radically new technology to the marketplace using a series of

home office and field presentations nationwide, accompanied by launch

materials and business case examples to show profit potential.

. Program achieved a 97% participation rate with independent distributors,

nationwide.

OTHER VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

MAC ADVERTISING - a business-to-business advertising and PR firm

specializing in high-tech products. worked with a diverse group of clients

with varying disciplines.

Owner

1984-1997

Owned and operated a full-service advertising and industrial relations

firm. Concentrated on creative, customer sales and service. Specialized

in trade publication advertising and public relations, literature,

presentations, trade videos, and special assignments.

Achievements:

. Served more than 12 clients; retained several of these clients for over a

decade with unique team building and creative performance billing.

Ex-Cell-O Corporation - a multi-divisional, international machine tool

manufacturer

Marketing/Advertising Manager - Machine Tool Division

1977-1984

Directed all marketing, advertising, merchandising, and promotional

programs in conjunction with advertising and promotional agencies in order

to present programs as an investment in sales with an ROI strategy that

could be measured. Managed staff and developed budgets.

Education

. Western Michigan University - BS

. University of Phoenix - MBA (3.65 GPA)

. PMI Member

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