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LOREN DOPPELT 115 E. Wilmette Ave., Palatine, IL 60067 847-***-**** abqijm@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/lorendoppelt SUMMARYProduct Management/Marketing Professional with demonstrated expertise and passion for the developmentof innovative consumer and industrial products. Extensive knowledge in Product Management and ProductDevelopment uniquely enhanced with an engineer s expertise in Design, Development, and Marketing.Experience with all Big Box merchants including The Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, and Costco.Successful track record of launching new products utilizing Voice of the Customer Research for data drivencustomer solutions. Product Management Strategic Product Planning Product Marketing Product Life Cycle Management New Product Launch P & L Management and Budget Control Product Innovation Team Leadership and Mentoring/Coaching EXPERIENCESears Holdings Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 2010 - 2012Director Product Management - Craftsman Lawn & GardenStrategic management and development of $800M categories of wheeled products including Lawn andGarden Tractors, Push Lawn Mowers, Snow Throwers, and Tillers. Launched Best in Class Turn Tight Lawn Tractor increasing sales 21% and market share 6.7%. Generated incremental $12.1M by expanding Craftsman Lawn Mowers and Snow Throwers at Ace Hardware. Launched 30 new products in 2012 contributing to industry leading sales vitality index of 68%.Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Mt Prospect, IL 2007 - 2010Director, Product Marketing - Rotary Tool Division -Rotozip Management Leader responsible for product and strategic direction of $50M product line. Launched 13 New Products, and 8 kit executions in 2009 which generated 38% of total revenue. Received Robert Bosch Global Innovation award for new Tile Dock - Tile cutting product line. Identified $300K in cost reductions to improve margins while offsetting commodity price increases.Fellowes, Inc, Itasca, IL 2005 - 2007Director of Marketing - Commercial ShreddersProduct Team Leader responsible for $70M Shredder Category and $5.8M marketing and new productdevelopment budget. Managed a team of 4 marketing professionals, developed and launched new line of 5 paper shredders with first in industry Safe Sense Technology. Created a 3 year Product Roadmap for Paper Shredders to include new to world product innovations and product life cycle management.World Kitchen, Inc, Rosemont, IL 2004 - 2005Director of Marketing - Kitchenware and Private LabelManaged product team for $30M category including Strategic Planning, New Product Development with fullP&L responsibility for 800 Sku product line. Introduced 38 new products, all new packaging generating $5.1M incremental revenue. Managed and negotiated License agreement with Pyrex trademark generating $2.1M. Loren Doppelt 847-***-**** Page twoThe Sign Advantage, Inc., Palatine, IL 2001 - 2004General ManagerResponsible for Sales and Operations Management of Marketing, Sign, and Graphics Business. Grew customer base from 0 to 325 in first year. Sales 211% greater than other competitive Sign Shop startups in same time period. Maintained 65% gross margins with a 99.8% customer satisfaction. Developed business plan, key competitive pricing, demographics analysis, and direct mail marketing programs that resulted in positive cash flow for the business in the 3 rd month of operations.The Chamberlain Group, Division of Duchossois Industries, Elmhurst, IL 1988 - 2001($450M Privately Held, Garage Door Opener and Power Tool Manufacturer)VP-Director, Hand Tools International, Power Tool Group (2000 2001)Responsible for General Management of Power Tool Group. 15 people and $70M in Sales. Lead role in acquisition transfer from The Chamberlain Group. Successfully transitioned 100% of employees (15), customer base (3000), and Manufacturer Sales Representatives (38). Full P and L responsibility with $2M budget. Sales account responsibility for Sears and Canadian Tire Corporation.Director, WAXCOA, Waxing Corporation of America (1995 2000)General Manager responsible for Marketing, Sales, & Engineering of automotive tool product line. P and L responsibility for $25M business unit and 13 associates. Redesigned and launched entire new product line, transferring manufacturing from California to Mexico. Expert witness in successful design and utility patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese Manufacturer.Director of Marketing New Product Development (1990 1995) Program Manager $10M Garage Door Opener Accessory program. Received 8 Design Patents for Garage Door Transmitters, Openers, and Accessories.Senior Product Manager (1988 1990) Developed Point of Purchase merchandisers, collateral materials and promotions that increased sales175% over 2 year period. Received 1st Place Golden Indian P.O.P award for display. EDUCATIONRoosevelt University, Chicago, ILMaster of Business Administration, MarketingBradley University, Peoria, ILBachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, and PATENTSHarper College, Palatine, ILSocial Media Marketing Certificate Program Completion November, 2012Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, ILFinance for ExecutivesDePaul University, Chicago, ILPennebaker Direct and Interactive Marketing Certificate ProgramSix Sigma Green Belt Certification 11 Utility and Design patents among 3 product categories