Kenneth E. Bilek
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
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Experience
DuraSeal Pipe Coatings Company: Olathe, KS - Northeast Regional Sales - Current Position
Develops and manufactures environmentally friendly corrosion protection materials for the oil and gas industry.
Responsible for generating sales contacts in new territories
Coordinates, displays and presents nano technology at industry conventions
Successfully works at satellite office with no supervision
Event Solutions International Inc: Rochester Hills, MI – Director 1998-2008
Marketing and event agency specializing in consumer automotive programs, dealer ride & drive certification, internet training and related
programs.
Quality, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management
Reviewed all corporate, facility and event insurance renewals
o Discovered $250,000 savings in employee classification errors during first renewal experience
Supervised personnel and budgets for training, hiring and dismissals, warehouse, transportation, and ISO divisions
Prepared divisional budgets and reviewed and approved event budgets
Chaired Corporate Compliance Committee meetings supervised by President
Chaired Directors’ meetings supervised by COO
Designed, implemented and supervised Program Manager audits and conducted random site safety visits
Maintained all equipment and vehicle records
Reviewed all event, client, and facility contracts
Project Manager
Provided event logistics assistance during sales presentations
Played an integral part of the turn-key operation
o Conceived and designed programs
o Produced national drive routes for numerous manufacturers
o Supervised program staff for the duration of the events
Provided logistical aid to: General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, BMW, IMG Motorsports Division Richard Petty Enterprises and
assisted with many more.
Rod Hall International: Sparks, NV – Special Event Consultant 2/95-3/95
Rod Hall is an internationally renowned off road racer specializing in off road training of corporate and military personnel.
Designed and constructed off road training sited in Bangkok and Chiang Mai Thailand for Thai Chrysler
Facilitated and instructed during the six week assignment
Language Interpreter and personal assistant to Rod Hall for duration of the program
A&M Logistix: Detroit, MI – Project/Program Manager 1991-1998
Marketing and event agency specializing in consumer automotive programs, dealer ride & drive certification and related programs.
Successful completion of one year Corporate Liaison position with BMW of North America at their headquarters in Montvale,
NJ
o Served as logistical aide for BMW of NA training staff
o Procured equipment and materials for training programs
o Corporate representative at production and budget meetings
o Presented logistical insight for initial designs of the BMW of NA Driving Center in Spartanburg, SC
Performed as both Project and Program manager for numerous nationally ride & drive training events for BMW and Chrysler
Procured events sites and materials for two national tours
Visual Services, Inc: Bloomfield Hills, MI – Event Manager/Media Representative 1988-1991
Marketing and event agency specializing in teen driving and awareness programs, a series of celebrity race events and automated mall
programs.
Conducted over 100 media interviews for the “Think, Don’t Drive and Drink” program
o Promoted the dangers of drinking and driving at colleges and high schools
Served as in-car driving instructor utilizing the “Think” Dodge drunk driving simulator
o Lead instructor for simulator during one week tour at Rahmstein Airbase in West Germany
Assisted in event management for the “Disc” (Dodge International Star Challenge) series. “Disc” was a celebrity race to
promote the awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving
Education
Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Science Degree 5/88
Sport Management