Missy Hayes
Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067
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Strategic leader and collaborator who works well with management teams who embrace the value of proactive,
credible and sustainable plans for new product development, marketing and sales efforts.
Highly collaborative management style that serves to balance the input and needs across an organization,
ultimately delivering integrated use of team’s talents and optimized strategic plans.
Areas of expertise include materials management, talent sourcing, new product development, sales and
marketing efforts, event planning, community outreach and strategic planning.
MAR SYSTEMS INC. Solon, Ohio
Vice President Business Development and Marketing October 2005-Present
• Co-founder of the key technology leading to the development of the company.
• Responsible for developing and supporting the key product line. Branded the company and leveraged it for
investment then branded and marketed the key product line taking the company from R&D to the commercial
market.
• Marketing and Brand Strategy including all advertising and trade show materials. Developed and executed a
long-term brand strategy for the organization and led this business strategy.
• Responsible for bringing together channel partners, distributors and new product opportunities for Joint
Ventures and product line expansion. Directed the development marketing strategies and plans to support
strategic business goals and Initiatives.
• Product specialist. Worked with R&D to develop all sales collateral. Led marketing and product
management teams in the development and execution of high quality products, programs, communications,
and overall customer experience.
• Managed budgets, hired a CEO, two key salesmen, a Production’s Manager and other support staff.
Director of Sales and Operation Metaloy Inc, Cleveland, Oh March 1993 – February 2012
• Product handling, sales and marketing of bulk materials in the petrochemicals industry.
• Led largest sales line, spent equilibrium catalyst, making Metaloy a market leader in this sector.
• Developed a number of strategic business partners, set up logistics network and managed all the
transloading and inventory management.
• Partner relations, Joint Venture agreements and assisted in managing customers through their mergers and
acquisitions.
Partner in MCAT Services, Roberts, IL MAY 2002- Current
• Co-developed and patented MCAT technology for media separation though magnetic technology.
• As Operation Manager led $1.2M design and build of manufacturing plant to actualize the technology.
• Inventory control and materials management for all product lines.
• JV and partnership agreements with major petrochemical companies.
• Current position is advisory only.
Consultant Escalys Cleveland Oh October 2009 – December 2012
• As a founding partner worked with clients achieve breakthrough performance on critical initiatives, project
management and optimize team talents.
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• Lead consultant for strategic thinking and optimization of resources and develop and implement innovation
and collaboration strategies that harness the power of communities, teamwork, social networks, and
knowledge sharing to achieve business goals and to transform the work environment.
Community Involvement and Outreach
• Cornerstone of Hope, Independence Ohio (2004-current)
o Gala Chair, strategic growth development, community relations advisor
Actively participated in strategic development of new nonprofit organization, developed
outreach, community involvement and responsible for largest single contribution event.
Grew annual event from $178K to over $500k (Single evening event)
• Trinity High School (2005-current)
o Gala Chair, Pre-professional Internship Consultant
Development consulting and annual event chair raising over $100K
EDUCATION
• University of Akron, Business Communications and Marketing
AWARDS
• Impact Award: Person of the Year, Cuyahoga County Chamber of Commerce, 2014
ASSOCIATIONS
• Steering Committee Member, Cleveland Water Alliance (2008- present)
• Waste Water Working Group Member, American Water Technologies (2011-present)
• Board of Directors, South Suburban Montessori School (2007-2009)