EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly effective management executive with increasing global
responsibilities in finance, sales and marketing, program management, human
resources, and business development. Extensive experience working with
employees at all levels of the organization and their respective business
disciplines. Regularly demonstrated the ability to lead global teams
through plan development, negotiation, and execution. Excellent
management, communication, problem solving, presentation, and
organizational skills to meet customer expectations and work effectively
with internal or external work teams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Delphi Powertrain Division; Delphi Corporation 2008-Present
Business Development Manager- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Auburn Hills,
Michigan
Responsible for all product commercial activities, including development of
marketing and business plans, and product promotion literature and
presentations.
Led several successful Solid Oxide Fuel Cell project submissions, resulting in
federal grants exceeding $25-million.
Developed key customer and government relationships, identifying voice of the
customer and key market metrics.
Received an Excellence in Technology Transfer from the Federal Laboratory
Consortium award.
Delphi Corporation 2005-2008
New Markets Manager Troy, Michigan
Responsible for leading a multi-disciplined, cross-Corporate team in identifying
new market opportunities that leveraged Delphi's broad technologies,
intellectual property, and global footprint. Focus on value stream and value
proposition analysis.
Led licensing commercialization effort of three patents. Activities included
data mining, value proposition development, negotiations, and execution. Total
technical transfer fees and royalties in excess of $10-million over license
period.
Completed three industry analyses. Identified key market success factors and
developed market entry strategies highlighting Delphi's value proposition
relative to potential competitors. Total identified revenue potential
approaching USD$ 1-billion.
Delphi Powertrain Division; Delphi Corporation 2003-2005
Director of Venture Development Troy, Michigan
Responsible for leading an eight person global team in the development and
coordination of alliances that support the Division's/Corporation's growth
strategy.
Co-Leader of 10-person Divisional team focusing on Global Joint Ventures that
would expand its product portfolio and manufacturing footprint.
Created an intranet-based project tracking system that allows key functional
personnel to monitor project status on a real time basis.
Group generated nearly USD$ 6.5-million in technical license fees. Royalty and
source plant revenue to approaching USD$ 25.0-million over license period.
Facilitated negotiations to transfer advanced technology to two existing joint
ventures and increase Delphi's equity position to that of a majority.
Delphi Poweretrain Division; Delphi Corporation 2001-2003
Human Resources Manager Troy, Michigan
Responsible for coordination of Divisional human resource
acquisition/divestiture activities. Additional responsibilities included the
administration and facilitation of corporate policy and procedures in support of
two commercial staffs.
Led Divisional human resources activities on two product divestitures in the
development and implementation of deal integration plans that ensured smooth
employee transitions for more than 150 people and supported the deal objectives.
Coordinated functional staffing, deployment, and on-time completion of annual
performance assessments and compensation programs.
Developed a robust bonus retention program for first level executives.
Delphi Corporation 2000-2001
Corporate Audit Staff Troy, Michigan
Completed several reviews of corporate site compliance to procedures and
policies. Reviews focused on the examination of the site's various operating
elements, providing an overall risk assessment and identifying areas for
potential operating improvements.
Led manufacturing and purchasing value stream mapping projects that yielded
10%-15% annual savings.
Coordinated a multi-divisional insource-outsource indirect material analysis.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1995-2000
New Venture and Business Development Manager Luxembourg
An international expatriate assignment with primary responsibility for
developing, implementing, and executing divisional venture and new business
activities in Eastern/Central Europe and Northern Africa.
Regional Project Leader for one global acquisition analysis. Total acquisition
value in excess of USD$ 250-million. Project team included 25-people.
Project Leader of a USD$ 75-million Hungarian greenfield joint venture. Project
team included 12-people.
Negotiated technical license agreements in support of new initiatives in Egypt
and Turkey.
Secured USD$ 125-million in new OEM thermal management business in Central
Europe.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1991-1995
Senior Account Manager Lockport, New York
Directed the forward program planning and strategic plan development for
operations in Latin and South America.
Successfully managed program start-ups in Brasil, Argentina, Venezuela, and
Mexico. Annual sales exceeded USD$ 50-million.
Negotiated technical license agreements in Mexico and Venezuela.
Worked with Corporate Treasury and regional banks to ensure collection of funds
during Venezuelan banking crisis.
Participated on Argentina joint venture and Brasilian greenfield teams.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1991
Aftermarket Financial/Marketing Analyst Lockport, New York
Part of a Divisional team organized to establish Delphi Thermal Systems as a
leader in the aftermarket radiator business.
Developed detailed market forecast and strategic/financial business plan.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1989-1991
Divisional Financial Analyst Lockport, New York
Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of Divisional sales of
USD$ 2-billion annually.
Prepared segment profit and loss statements, special studies, and executive
management presentations.
Involved with several intra-Divisional internal control committees examining
policies and procedures.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1987-1989
Plant Comptroller Lockport, New York
Coordinated the budgeting and forecasting of operating and capital expenses in
excess of USD$ 100-million annually.
Developed several activity based costing statistical computer programs that
improved forecast accuracy.
Prepared unit cost reports, special studies, and cost seminars for plant
personnel.
Delphi Thermal Division; Delphi Corporation 1986-1987
Overseas Financial Analyst Lockport, New York
Responsible for the reporting of key financial data related to operations in
France, Venezuela, Japan, and Korea.
Provided financial acquisition and joint venture analyses.
Initiated a Letter of Credit program to ensure timely and reliable payments to
the Corporation.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University M.B.A. Upgrade Program (1997)
M.B.A.- Marketing & Finance
Syracuse University (1986)
B.A.- Economics & International Relations
University of Rochester (1984)