GREG C. ELLIOTT

**** *** ***** ****, ***** Blanc, MI 48439 Office: 810-***-**** Email: acx2fh@r.postjobfree.com PROGRAM & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, assertive and high performing Operational Business Executive with a solid, verifiable career track of successfully propelling programs and initiatives that spur operational growth and profitability. Outstanding ability to effectively identify opportunities, develop focus and provide strategic business solutions. Exceptional communicator with strong negotiation, problem resolution and customer focused development skills. PROFILE

Results driven manager accustomed to working in fast paced, time sensitive managerial positions with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines, focused on delivering operational value. Diverse international and multi-cultural communication skills; able to interact with individuals at all levels. Team Player, dependable, decisive, detailed solutions-focused exemplifying strong leadership, communication, negotiation, creative and analytical skills, driving enhanced team performance with innovative solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

Change Management & Process Re-engineering

New Business Development

Product Development & Launch

System Analysis & Design

Sales & Commercial Management

Customer & Vendor Relations

Program & Project Management

Team Leadership & Motivation

Operational Streamlining

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAARGUMMI TECHNOLOGIES, North American Technical Center, MI Global tier 1 supplier to automotive OEM’s / Specialist technology in vehicle sealing systems Technical Center Operations, Business Development & Commercial Sales (2013-2016) Reports directly to CEO / North American President for all facets of technical business development in North America, direct technical center operations in support of corporate targets achieving cross functional business expansion directly developing customer growth opportunities.

Provide strategic customer support for future programs introducing SaarGummi technologies, providing system solutions with robust vehicle conditions, service current customers developing programs with launch team resource.

Introduction of specialist technology products applied to North American OEM market

Develop Technical Center capabilities providing customer services in North American region

Business development in customer relations, product capabilities, service and commercial growth

Expand and grow Technical center capabilities to support OEM growth into Mexico region

Collaborate in technical services and resources with international operations across Europe, Asia NAVISTAR DEFENSE LLC, Madison Heights, MI (DOD Contracts) Global defense industry leader for military vehicle development & new technologies Business Development - Program Management & Engineering Operations (2009-2013) Direct customer business interface with TACOM, US government technical defense vehicle projects.

Manage team development of ‘Mine Resistant Ambush Protected’ Vehicle Closure Systems

Program governance control with restricted ITAR vehicle project clearance, safety and survivability

Integrating latest digital backbone technology with remote weapon stations, adapting chassis control systems COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, Novi, MI

$2.8B global tier 1 supplier to automotive OEM’s / vehicle sealing and NVH systems; with 70 facilities and 23,000 employees Director of Program Development Body Sealing and Chassis Division (2006-2009) Cross functional operational reports, $3M Annual Budget High profile Director with full autonomy over daily business unit activities, program status assessment, target management, resolving margin and business concerns to guarantee success. Handle cross functional operation controls of new program business, implement product quality initiatives, boost manufacturing output and profit margins. GREG C. ELLIOTT PAGE 2

Recent Employment Experience (Continued)

Co Chair for Toyota Mo Co ‘BAMA Bluegrass Automotive Manufacturing Association’ Directing supplier development operations to promote best in class supply base Quality and Technical services

Collaborate across business units with team leaders promoting a value driven cohesive unit, driving passion and confidence into Sales & Engineering

Spearheaded Engineering and Manufacturing objectives DFA that amplified product quality, increased manufacturing output and increased profit margins sharing of knowledge, innovation and success

Introduced global program advancement ‘Phase Gate’ program management system that secured operational effectiveness, yielding enhanced efficiency and control of our Asian operations

Crafted ‘Engineering Synergies’ global technological web that shared continuous improvement objectives Engineering Group Manager 28 Direct Reports, $4.5M Annual Budget (2003-2006) Senior Manager charged with furnishing direction to engineering and CAD design department ensuring customers receive exceptional technical support. Superintend activities that included application of engineering disciplines, cultivation of engineers and designers, delivering right first-time designs with effective capital use.

Won $85M of additional revenue based on reputation of technical confidence outperforming competitors

Guaranteed contracts, budgets, goals and objectives led to establishing long term customer alliances

Furnished guidance over task forces in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) projects, meeting customer needs Total Cost Management Controller 4 Indirect Reports, $200k Annual Budget (2002-2003) Essential Controller instigating customer and internal cost reductions, generating cost models into business plan.

Pioneered cost reducing product, process concepts utilizing Kaizen, Value engineering that generated $2.8M

Attained customer technical assurance in ‘Vehicle teardown Analysis’ developed strong business relationships

Achieved savings delivering customer satisfaction that obtained $120K in annual bonus pay out to target Program / Account Manager 7 Direct Reports, $1.2M Annual Budget (2000-2002) Fundamental Manager relied upon to develop and execute customer functional objectives to program targets.

Purchasing negotiations, piece price, tooling expense, manage margins, by delivering ‘Value Proposition’

Steering Advanced Product Quality Plans delivering enhanced targets, timing, quality, function and margins STANDARD PRODUCTS, Dearborn, MI (1999-2000)

Chief Principle Engineer 9 Direct Reports, $800k Annual Budget Chief Engineer selected to control business activities with a compilation of design and mentoring of engineers.

Achieved high customer satisfaction with employed validation matrix to examine design alteration logic

Chief architect of design criteria mapping system for high performance design and process solutions that is vital in capturing six contracts that represented $110M of annual revenue PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE – International Assignments

FORD MOTOR COMPANY: 25 YEARS INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS Global Product Development, Dearborn, MI / Cologne Germany / Dunton Research, UK Body Closures Design & Manufacturing / Engine Development Engineering EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FTC Degree, Mechanical Engineering, NE London University, UK 1976-1980 CIM Cert Industrial Management, Anglian Regional Management Center, UK 1980-1982 AFFILIATIONS

SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers, AIIM: Inst of Industrial Managers, Institute for Defense and Government Advancement: Military Vehicles, IAI Board: Consultant. Forensic scientists, Defense & Security Systems International AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

DOD Industry: Recognition accolades for multiple program deliveries, project investigation services & product design solutions