Joshua H. Krengel

**** ******* ******, *********, ** 60422

708-***-**** acgdz4@r.postjobfree.com

www.executivebio.net/joshuakrengel

SENIOR EXECUTIVE - OPERATIONS / GENERAL MANAGEMENT /

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

A high-impact business leader with a strong record of achievements in

highly competitive environments -- building high performance teams in a

variety of industries.

Successful background of making rapid turnarounds and continuous

improvements in operational performance, product quality, manufacturing

processes and sales volume.

A customer-focused P & L manager with a strong record of strategic growth,

staff development, change management, problem solving, implementing

productive technology, and delivering excellent products and services on

time and under budget -- exceeding customers' expectations and building

sustainable revenue streams.

Professional Background

Hot Dip Solutions, LLC (licensing energy-saving technology for steel

manufacturing) Flossmoor, IL 2009 - present

-- President

. Business start-up planning, apply and receive patent coverage

worldwide for intellectual property.

. Develop marketing plan to identify manufacturers worldwide to utilize

this technology and identify opportunities for distribution worldwide.

Acme Window Coverings ($28MM manufacturer/distributor of blinds & shades)

Willowbrook, IL 1988 - 2008

-- President & CEO

. Grew company sales from $2 million to near $30 million over 15-year

period to firmly establish Acme Window Covering at the forefront of

the industry.

. Led a team to analyze delivery performance by product line,

evaluating procedures in production control and manpower allocation.

The results improved delivery from 3 weeks to 4 days by revising

production scheduling by batching colors, pre-allocating stock, re-

allocating the workforce to eliminate bottlenecks in production and

diversified delivery methods.

. Flipped the 80-20 rule on its head to provide a tailored incentive

program for the 80% of customers that did not represent the bulk of

the business (vs. the 20% who were the bulk of the business) thereby

increasing customer retention annually by 85% and solidifying a steady

sales growth in this business segment.

. Dramatic sales growth created a burden in the order entry system.

Additional personnel was not the only solution. Implemented the

installation of a "state of the art" order entry software system. The

system efficiencies expanded and streamlined our order entry process.

It also allowed our customers the ability to enter their orders

directly on our system.

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. Implemented an annual standardized pricing program (unprecedented in

the industry) with a volume rebate program. Resulted in taking

salesman out of monthly price negotiations and focused their efforts

in assisting and educating dealers on product and program knowledge.

. Visualized, researched and implemented business relocation by

analyzing long-term impact of moving the business. Built a "state of

the art" facility that resulted in consistent profitable growth with a

1st year increase in sales from $7 million to $11 million.

. Played a major role on the Hunter Douglas Marketing Steering Committee

providing visionary strategies

creating and implementing numerous product introductions, training

programs and marketing initiatives.

This role led to additional responsibilities in a guiding role in the

Promotional Task Force and Trip Promotion committees creating the

guidelines for all National programs.

Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation ($600MM producer of galvanized tubing)

Harvey, IL 1984 - 1988

-- General Manager- Mechanical Tube Division

* Orchestrated an increase in sales over a two-year period from

$38 million to $60 million by leading both the Sales

and Marketing programs. This included implementing a key

account structure, streamlining staff and realigning

territories.

Initiated the use of MBO's (Management by Objectives)

incentive program designed to contribute added profitable

growth to the company while allowing each manager to take

part in creating this plan.

This program provided managers to take part in developing a

plan to control the incentive portion of their

compensation plan and engaged them in their own personal

growth.

Expanded sales coverage by adding new independent manufacturer

representatives to provide nationwide

coverage of entire product lines resulting in 18% company growth

annually.

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Education, Training & Community Involvement

B. S. - Business Administration, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

Additional training in leadership skills, negotiating techniques, plant

layouts, financing, marketing principles,

Xerox Selling Systems 1 & 2, Legal Symposium

Southland Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (1985 - 1988)

Ravisloe Country Club, Board Member / Grounds & Greens Chairman (1994 -

2007) and President (2007 - 2008)

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