MARTIN B. FISHER

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WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323

248-***-****

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EDUCATION M.B.A.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1984

B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1979

PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY CURRENT

CAREER SUMMARY

Twenty Three years experience in the automotive industry. Sales, market research and development, program

planning, management, engineering, and program development with budgets, strong financial management skills.

Significant expertise with increased sales and maintaining profitability. Proven track record using interpersonal skills for leadership and delegating responsibilities. Solid background directing sales teams from design through production.

EXPERIENCE

MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVE – Purpose of the representative is to open doors for the manufacturer with contacts, knowledge, and past experience within the automotive market. I am responsible for contacts, meetings, travel within a 300 mile radius of the Detroit office. I am responsible for all expenses including health, life, disability.

2008 -Present

TRIMS TECHNOLOGY – Interior soft trim supplier for cut/sew applications including seating, side door trim, consoles, wrapping of armrests, of cloth, leather, or vinyl material.

HOLLINGSWORTH/ MAS INTL. – Sequence/ assembly supplier for JIT applications, sub-component assembly, and inbound sequencing from Low Cost Country (LCC) to the OEM Assembly plants.

M&N PLASTICS – Injection molder for interior, exterior, under hood shoot/ship plastic applications up to 700 ton capability.

CHEL MER INSPECTION SERVICES – Custom inspection services to Tier 1, OEM Assembly plants, for on time inspection of damaged, mis-labeled, or other incoming products not meeting product specification.

PREVIOUS COMPANIES

2000-2008 DBM TECHNOLOGIES – Blowmolding company increased sales by $14M with in 3 years to become major supplier to Chrysler on all models until sold to Plastech.

2008-2010FLAMBEAU – Blow molding company increased sales by $5M within my 1 year contract with a mutual release between both parties to pursue other blow molding companies to purchase

ABC GROUP

ABC is a $800 million Global corporation supplying complete Interior, Exterior, Fuel, and Air Induction systems as a Major Tier 1 company. Our company comprises of 31 manufacturing plants in North America; globally Germany (1), Spain ( 1), Mexico (1), Brazil and Japan (1), serving the automotive industry in Blow molding, Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Stampings, and Skin/foam applications.

ABC is recognized by all OEM’s as a worldwide supplier.

BUSINESS MANAGER FOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER – 1998 – 2000

Introduced ABC to the Interior, Exterior, HVAC, Fuel and Air Induction groups and platforms to DCX.

ABC obtained business in HVAC, Windshield Washer, Exterior Trim due to persistent contacts through engineering and purchasing

ABC has quoted Fuel, HVAC, Air Induction, and Interior applications based on the company strengths.

ABC has recognition at Chrysler as a strong tier 1 and 2 supplier

MANAGER - ADVANCED MARKETING 1997- 1998

Interface with advanced vehicle groups at GM, Ford, Chrysler, and select Tier 1 accounts.

Seek new Systems through GM Portfolio & NAO Engineering; Chrysler Tech Clubs, and

Ford Technology Center.

· Advanced programs are transferred to Sales and Program Managers.

· Translate knowledge of future Systems Applications to ABC for corporate restructuring .

· Increase interface between Corporate OEM and our Corporate Management

· Review new technology from sources for joint development applications

Advance our technology portfolio through corporate integration

ABC GROUP AUTOMOTIVE CONSULTANT 1996 - 1997

Automotive consultant for the ABC group to oversee the transformation from sales representation

agency to direct sales.

GM

Directed the GM Business Sales Unit during the transformation from the representation

agency to direct sales.

Managed sales personnel and program managers for the new business so cohesive transition

to direct sales internally, without program interruption to the customer.

CHRYSLER

Generated contacts for ABC at DCX and Jeep

Managed 2 new sales personnel to handle Chrysler programs that were initiated prior to their

arrival and developed new applications for this account.

Addressed Blowmolding applications to O.E. Corporate Management as another capable

process for Interior and Exterior applications

FORD

Developed new application at Technology Center for blowmolding technology. Validated

blowmolded knee bolsters for interior I.P. programs to compete with existing processes.

ABC GROUP / I. S. E. 1990 - 1995

Business Manager - G.M.

Reporting to the owners of ABC, responsible for all decorative applications including:

developing blowmolding/injection molding strategies; technical presentations; sales forecasts and

3 year business plans; competitive analysis; and operating budgets to the manufacturing plants. Directed

3 account managers providing service to most divisions of G.M. Interacted with manufacturing,

engineering, quality and production to assure manufacturing expertise.

· Increased sales from $1.8 million to over $90 million for 1998 through team perseverance

· Introduced program flow charts to track tooling, piece price changes, timing, and assigned responsibilities to new programs.

· Received S.P.E. recognition for blowmolding applications

· Directing new facility to incorporate synchronous manufacturing, paint, and assembly for our

newest and largest program.

COMPLAX / TARXIEN 1989 - 1990

A Thermoset / Thermoplastic producer of exterior and functional applications requiring structural integrity

and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, and engineering.

Secured new business when GM was downsizing and eliminating sources

Managed existing programs through plant visits on engineering and quality issues

Marketing proposals were given for new applications that would fit our technology thereby

acquiring new business

MANUFACTURERS'REPRESENTATIVE1985 - 1989

A multifaceted firm with magnesium, fasteners, stamping, painted and chrome plated plastic producers to OEM.

My expertise in engineering and purchasing increased overall sales by 38%.

Designed and developed first injection molded painted/plated exterior application for decorative trim

Secured source as Tier I supplier which was designated as Tier 2 before my involvement

Single source design for patented fastener for plastic applications

Promoted new chrome plating technology to G.M.

M.P.C. 1983 - 1985

Account Manager of thermoplastic high temperature components for engine applications.

KURTZ STEEL 1980 – 1983

Sales engineer of specialty steels to O.E.M.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Professional Engineers (S.P.E.)

Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.)

Society of Body Engineers

PATENTS: 1. Active Knee Bolster – Blow molded 2. Map Pocket for Vehicle Door - cloth

References: Available on request

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