MICHAEL BARD

Sunset Beach, CA 714-***-**** ac0icx@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SALES LEADER

Results-oriented sales and project management leader with experience exponentially growing global companies, evidenced by growing Rockwell by almost 200%. Recognized for ability to design talented teams with strong drive, that yielded Eaton 40% growth. Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering and Toyota Production Systems, which enhances ability to determine client need and seamlessly provide solutions. EXPERIENCE

Eaton Electrical Corporation, Irvine, CA

Western Regional Project Management Organization Manager, July 2005 – Present

Manage 22-person team of Project Engineers and Project Managers in executing $150M+ in projects throughout the Western and Gulf regions

Direct major Institutional, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metals, Sporting Venues, Solar, and Water/Waste Water projects so efficiently that the volume of projects handled by region has grown by 40%

Selected to design new Field Project Management Organization Process in the Los Angeles office; Project so successful it was rolled out companywide within 18 months

Work in partnership with Sales to develop submittals, build rapport with clients, understand client need, and explain solutions and process

Hire, coach, and motivate team members, always landing in the “Top 1%” of managers companywide in annual employee surveys

Forecast and budget for all projects, ensuring projects stay within budget and are completed timely Rockwell Automation, Anaheim, CA

Director Asia Pacific Automation Team, June 1997 – July 2005

Directed Sales and Project activities for major automotive accounts in the APAC Region, increasing sales from $8M to $22M annually

Strategically provided seminars and equipment to top Chinese Design Institutes in order to ensure top engineers and students became conversant with Rockwell equipment

Collaborated with Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific to design and implement sales plans that successfully targeted and penetrated new markets

Drew from extensive Toyota Production Systems knowledge to earn trust and build rapport with potential automotive clients

Managed at least 10 $20M+ construction projects globally through entire project life cycle

Maintain rich client relationships reaching deep into senior management that earn trust, facilitate efficient communication, and produce loyalty

Delivered C-Suite presentations covering networking and automation architecture and trained sales teams Toyota Global Account Manager – Kentucky, July 1989 – June 1997

Directed all sales activities globally for Toyota Motors

Developed sale strategies that grew annual sales to $20M+ annually

Requested office inside Toyota plant to gain unprecedented access and insight in order to provide tailored automation solutions to Toyota; Mentored by VP of Toyota to be taught Toyota Production Systems

Managed 30-person sales team located throughout the world Area Sales Manager, July 1987 – July 1989

MICHAEL BARD

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General Motors Corporation, Flint, MI

Manager of Process Development Center, October 1983 – July 1987

Directed six-person team charged with developing efficient robotic applications for assemble plants in all of North America, reporting to the Vice President of Research and Development

Selected, mentored, and empowered team to develop robotic, vision, and welding applications EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Master of Business Administration, Operations Management University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Bachelor of Applied Sciences

CERTIFICATION & SKILLS

Journeyman Electrician

Toyota Production Systems, Expert-level knowledge

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