GERALD J. CARRINO

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713-***-**** • adyojf@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

• Held a variety of executive positions in marketing and general management positions within Fortune 500 companies prior to transitioning into a higher education career.

• Held the position of Assistant Professor of Business at Concordia College New York

(IACBE accredited) instructing in Marketing, Management, and international subjects over the Concordia College is part of the Concordia University System that has seven (7) campuses nationally. I am currently an online Adjunct with Concordia University Chicago.

• Initially, transitioned from the business community to academia as a “professionally qualified” adjunct member of the Business Department of Montclair State University

(AACSB accredited) with (16) years teaching experience at the university level. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Concordia College, Bronxville, New York 2011-2021

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Illinois 2021-Present Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 2004-2021 North American International Education Program 2021-Present Varsity Tutoring (Undergraduate and MBA Students) 2021-Present

• In addition to Marketing, I lecture on a variety of business of subjects, including Organizational Management; International Marketing; Principles of Management; International Business; Management Information Systems; Import/Export Marketing; Supply Chain Management; Personal Selling; Advertising and Promotion; Organizational Behavior; Consumer Motivation and Intercultural Communications.

• Had responsibility for conducting the Business Department “Capstone” course at Concordia New York.

• Instructed in the International Leadership Master’s Program.

• Mentored up to 35 students per semester on curriculum selection and career .

• Mentored an annual National Marketing Competition Team within the Concordia University System.

• Participated in the Concordia College Assessment team.

• Member of the Middle States accreditation faculty task force.

• Member of the International student task force (20% of the student population was international)

• Partnership member on an international teaching team in Coimbatore, India relating to International Marketing.

• Proficient with Blackboard, Canvas, Safe Assign and Turnitin as technology assistants in teaching. Also, familiar with hybrid and remote learning using Zoom and Panopto technologies.

EDUCATION

MBA Marketing; BA Sociology 1/74; 1/69

St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY

Graduate Courses, (12 credits in Finance/Management) Farleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Market Research & Analysis • Business Development • Strategic Partnerships & Alliances Strategic Planning • Multi-Channel Marketing • Sales & Promotions Management Brand Development/Management • Media Management • Client Relationship Management Project Management • P&L Administration • Team Leadership & Motivation PRECISE STRATEGIES, Wayne, New Jersey 2010- 2012

Marketing consultancy advising medium sized companies on international market entry, strategic planning and new product development issues.

President

Directed international and domestic projects within the consumer durables and light industrial marketplace. In conjunction with teaching, approximately 20 hours per week was devoted to projects provided by a limited number of long-term clients (3 organizations). Selected Achievements:

• Provided new product research and recommendations to a consumer products distributor located in Melbourne, AUS.

• Assisted on the annual strategic plan development of a security products company procuring product in China and markets on a global basis from the State of Florida.

• Supported security related proposals to U.S. government agencies provided by “Woman-Owned Small Business entity in Washington, DC.

TYDENBROOKS Livingston, New Jersey 2005-2010

Global Marketing Director

$150 million privately owned company providing security products to the global supply chain community with subsidiaries in EMEA, Asia and Latin America. Primary leadership force of global marketing operations focused on managing and expanding global brand and new product development programs. Supervise and motivate 5 team members including 1 UK and 3 US Product Managers. Built and cultivated strategic alliances with key industry and governmental partners.

Selected Achievements:

• Credited with driving 150% sales increase through organic and acquisition growth.

• Increased EBITDA from 7% to 15% and generated 30% increase in brand awareness at trade level.

UNIDYNAMICS, INC., Houston, Texas 2000-2004

Privately owned government subcontractor; designed and manufactured material handling equipment for US and international navies.

Vice President of Marketing / Business Development Recruited to provide decisive leadership and direction for global sales, marketing and business development function

Selected Achievements:

• Drove new business, created sales and marketing strategies, established key account contacts, and negotiated contracts.

• Triggered overall 20% annual sales growth by increasing government contracts.

• Fueled 6.9% increase in EBITDA through successful implementation of marketing cost reductions and cost-effective product designs.

• Forged and launched highly effective web-based marketing initiative. EARLY CAREER HISTORY:

BTR Plc, Formica Group Cincinnati, Ohio 1997-2000

Vice President of Marketing

Responsible for managing $ 1 billion business focused on kitchen and bath, commercial and retail hardware channels.

First Alert, Inc, Aurora, Illinois 1985-1996

Vice President & General Manager – International, First Alert, Inc.: Directed global sales increase from $60 million to $250 million; developed and globally launched new product category (carbon monoxide detector) representing $100 million revenue by 2 nd

year. Success

generated an IPO of the business.

North American Philips Corporation- Stamford, Connecticut 1977-1985 Kitchen Electric Division Manager

Directed kitchen electrics business under the Norelco brand. Accounted for over $60 million in annual sales. This was a unique position of product management duties with profit responsibilities and international interaction. Brought Norelco to a #2 market share position in drip coffeemakers within the U.S. marketplace.