Product/Project Manager

Arthur L. Creidler

Durham, NC ***** 919-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/artcreidler *************@*****.***

Accomplished Global Product Manager

Multi-Disciplinary and Achievement-Oriented Professional with Focus on Profitability Management and Revenue Growth.

Comprehensive business and program leader with proven skills in revenue and profit generation. Manage multi-million dollar global product lines, achieving continuous profitability excellence through team building, positive team leadership, interpersonal skills, effective communications, and strong planning / organization.

Led multi-national technical development teams in successful new product launches, resulting in cumulative revenues of $1B. Manage all aspects of complex product lines, including gross contributions, costs, pricing, quality, improvement programs, and strategic direction while maintaining highest levels of professional integrity and interpersonal relationships with co-workers and customers.

Areas of expertise:

Management of New Product Launch Teams Development of Competitive Strategies

Program Organization and Profit Analysis Six Sigma Green-Belt Certified

Product Line Cost Analysis

Professional Experience

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, Raleigh, NC 2016 to 2018

Product Manager, FutureFlex Air-Blown Fiber Optic Business (ABF)

Managed all major components of North American supply logistics and business profitability for Sumitomo’s $12MM specialty fiber optic cabling enterprise. Joined FutureFlex business in 2016 with minimal market/product knowledge but quickly made an impact via strong communication skills & team approaches to key initiatives. Proven positive team and network builder focusing on resource-driven success.

E.I. DUPONT, Research Triangle Park, NC 2001 to 2015

Senior Product Manager, Laminates West 2007 to 2015

Drove and managed all aspects of profitability / sustainability of $90MM annual revenue generated by global PyraluxÒ product lines. Managed growth initiatives, set business direction, and maintained unified communication among global Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Product Stewardship teams.

Achieved annual gross contribution of $60MM by driving cross-functional programs for margin improvements and exceeded 3 – 5% annual profit goals by managing large (>2K) part portfolio of products manufactured in multiple processing lines and sold globally across broad range of technical, military, aerospace, and consumer markets.

Analyzed product line, pricing, and growth trends, using Tableau and other business tools for charting strategic directions:

Achieved improved revenues of $1 – 2MM through precise and carefully targeted global pricing initiatives.

Identified issues / opportunities in mature product lines, gaining global consensus and executing new directions. Secured new long term $1.2MM major customer from competition via negotiation of “win-win” pricing actions.

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E.I. DUPONT (Continued)

Relied on strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence program direction and meet timing goals by providing clear and concise global business communications

Managed direct customer communications and global site visits, enhancing “voice of customer.”

Led New-Product launch teams, organized quality response teams, and interfaced directly with large customers (e.g. Intel, Boeing) by managing corporate communications, resolving business critical issues.

E.I. DUPONT (Continued)

Built strong network of business and customer associates, providing support for current and future projects and programs.

Managed business-critical new raw material qualification programs, growing margin improvement and sustainability.

Mentored numerous colleagues in technical and business functions, resulting in expanded professional development and advancement opportunities.

Market Development Manager 2005 to 2006

Created market study summaries and opportunity evaluations for new product revisions and manufacturing options.

Analyzed market opportunity, cost scenarios, and pros/cons of dramatically different manufacturing processes launching major product in revised format for new market spaces while influencing pursuit of ultimate business direction.

Provided both technical and market support for formal Product Development Team, establishing European manufacturing venture and managing all critical communications with target customer during bridge period.

Senior Development Engineer 2001 to 2004

Launched 4 major product lines and multiple portfolio products, which ultimately grew to become core of company’s $100MM annual business.

Received corporate “Marketing Excellence” and “Winning Spirit” awards for product launch accomplishments, celebrating formal commercialization of future billion dollar product line, Pyralux APÒ.

Additional Relevant Experience

Parent Representative for Queens University Swim Team, Charlotte, NC, 2011 to 2014

Volunteered to lead and organize all support programs / funding initiatives for new collegiate swimming program launched in 2011. Team grew from 10 to 55 members and won 3 national championships.

President of Durham, North Carolina Summer Swim League, 2010

Served as Volunteer Director of City Summer Swim League serving over 1K children and families. Led large organizational meetings and managed all subcommittees in accomplishing very successful season for swimmers

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BSME), University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Technical Skills

Pivot Table Expertise Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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