Product Development Manager

Leon Sievers

Email: león.*******@*****.***

Tel: 949-***-****

I have a vast array of executive level management and product specialist experience developing new and emerging technologies into award winning products. During my 30-year career I have programmed and delivered more than $1B in consumer electronics. I have served as the lead project manager in a variety of industries and have a deep understanding of the project management process from ideation and creation through to product launch.

Audio Systems Architect, 2017

Tymphany

• Audio engineer & acoustic development for smart speakers, OEM speaker modules and systems. Experience with Amazon Echo, Google Home and IOT. Technical Author & Trainer, (1995-Present)

Experiencing Worship.Com / Sound Advice

• Sound Advice is the technical forum for team leaders and technical staff serving in a house of worship. Weekly blog has received more than 1 million views. Presented training materials and conducted hands-on training at regional workshops and trade events

VP Marketing & Brand Licensing, (2014-2017)

Audio Optix Ltd, Los Angeles

• Drove innovation for a line a bluetooth loudspeakers concealed behind canvas artwork. Successfully negotiated licensing of branded image assets from the music industry. Developed a web based print-on-demand and direct to consumer fulfillment program Principle Owner, (2009 - 2014)

Sievers Audio Systems, Orange County, Ca,

• Developed world's first flat panel loudspeaker for professional audio. Received Best of Show Awards @ NAMM (2012) Sold the company in an acquisition (FY 2013) Senior Product Marketing Manager, (2005 - 2009)

ONSIA Concealed Sound Solutions, Neenah, Wi,

• Successfully implemented sales strategy with distribution through Lowe’s and Home Depot. Designed packaging, retail store displays & vendor specific planograms. Acted as product evangineer for retail locations, events, vendor training, sales and marketing Dir. Product Development & New Technology, (1998 - 2005)

• Benwin Multi Media, City of Industry

Led the company’s product strategy from start-up thru acquisition with revenues of

$50MM. Received the 1999 Business Week Magazine, Product Design of the Year Award for the EX4 Speaker System. Responsible for product training, trade shows, presentations, and all PR.Media interaction.

Dir New Business Development, (1993 -1998)

Pioneer New Media / Technical Audio Devices, Long Beach, Ca

• Created a new division for Pioneer Electronic’s expansion into the professional audio market.Designed and installed custom loudspeakers systems for clients including; Capitol Records, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Sky-Walker Sound, Pixar Studios, Bad Animals Studios, Puff Daddy, Prince, Walt Disney Production, Record Plant, Masterfonics, and more. Senior Product Planner, Advanced Technologies Group, (1986-1993) Pioneer Electronics USA Inc. Long Beach, Ca

• Created near and mid-term strategic product plans based upon market trends, new business opportunities and new and emerging technologies Led a team of technologists in creating paradigm shift products contributing to the growth of the company from

$80MM to $1.1B in revenues during a six year period. Areas of Expertise

• New Product Development

• Research & Development

• Product Launch / Marketing

• Product Lifecycle Roadmap

• Business / Marketing Plans

• Executive-Level Strategic Planning

• Mentoring Personnel / Developing Leaders

• Patent Applications / Intellectual Property

• Standards Compliance

• Technical Writer, Manuals, Marketing Education & Certification

• National School of Business, Sioux Falls, SD

• Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques, Precept Associates

• Optimal Product Management Certification, 280 Group

• Audio Engineering Society Fellowship

• Syn-Aud-Con, Audio Engineering -Level I,II

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