John Lamade

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Medina, Ohio *****

330-***-****

330-***-**** (cell)

tacbdj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Creative professional seeks product management opportunity. Seeking a position with a technology company that can benefit from my ability to form and lead cross-functional teams that include end users, customers, and internal staff with the goal of developing/refining products that meet the performance and value expectations of purchasers while producing increased sales and profitability. Immediate goal is to make meaningful contributions to the success and growth of company and to become a valued member of the marketing team. In short, I want to lead the way to revenue and profit.

SKILL SET

* New product development – led creation and launch of multi-million dollar sales products such as Fast Orange, Paint Release, Ultra Cutting Crème, and Scuff Stuff.

* Line management – managed 3000+ SKU auto aftermarket line with over $100 million of acquisitions. Created strategies and tactics that included new and improved products as well as end of days tactics to cull line of poor performing products.

* Communications – Developed and specified product labels, packaging, PR, and collateral materials to support multiple lines of automotive appearance products and accessories. Served as Contributing Editor of trade magazine for four years; supplied 2000+ word copy every month. Adept with PowerPoint and other presentation media as well as capable of delivering diverse material in an entertaining and professional manner.

* Management – have managed as few as one staff member to more than 100 people.

* Multi-tasking excellence – attained objectives by planning, understanding organizational needs, and supplying the passion and drive to get the job done correctly the first time.

* Computer proficiency – Adept at Microsoft Office products, Adobe Creative Suite, concept mapping, and business-oriented software.

* Problem solving – talented at gaining an understanding of the market by working closely with end users, customers, distribution, company sales forces, and internal staff. Through close collaboration, developed plans that resulted in products and promotional programs that out-performed those of competitors resulting in increased market share, sales, and profitability. Exemplified by programs that caught market leader unprepared and unable to respond because distribution loaded with company’s products.

* Support – have supported sales forces of more than 100 and provided training, collateral material, problem solving, and customer communications.

EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT, 1998 to 2011

a. MARKETING MANAGER – Malco Products, Barberton, Ohio (1993 to 2001).

Developed product specifications, names, packaging, and promotions to support over 500 SKUs and $60 million sales. Accomplishments include trade show management, annual planning, communications, continuous improvement team leadership, increased sales and profitability, new product launches (Xtrax, Ultra Cutting Crème, Scuff Stuff and others with sales over $5 million), and reduced costs by analyzing expenditures.

b. MERCHANDISE MANAGER – Sherwin-Williams Automotive, Cleveland, Ohio. (1991 to 1993).

Supported sales of non-paint associated products by developing marketing programs, brands, and acquisition strategies for over 3000 SKUs from over 100 vendors with value over $100 million. Improved delivery performance of vendors by 32%. Resolved vendor quality and manufacturing issues to save a $2.2 million product line. Launched two $2 million product lines. Led development and launch of $3 million 15-item compound, glaze and tool product line.

c. PRODUCT MANAGER -- Loctite Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio. (1988 to 1991)

Provided marketing leadership to support sales of automotive and consumer product lines by introducing new products, creating promotions and sales support materials, advertising, and public relations programs. Launched Fast Orange Hand Cleaner and produced $5 million in sales in less than two years. Developed and managed products from concept to deletion. Managed $1.2 million promotion budget. Researched and launched $2 million Worldtech and composite material repair products lines with first year sales over $2 million.

d. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT – Various school districts in northeastern Ohio. (2004 to 2011).

Managed over 100 students in diverse classrooms in northeastern Ohio teaching physical and earth sciences.

2. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, 2004 TO 2011

(2004 – 2011). Managing, planning, and delivering science instruction to middle and high school students. Schools include Canton City Schools, Fieldcrest of North Canton, Mapleton High School, and Strongsville High School.

3. EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE, 1976 to 1988

After receiving MS from University of Pittsburgh, worked for Bell Helicopter International in Iran as Supervisor and then Acting Manager of Process Laboratories; worked as Technical Service Representative for Tremco Products; as a Production Supervisor for Harshaw Chemical Company; and Regional Manager for Diamonite Products.

EDUCATION

1. Cleveland State University (2004). Master of Science in Education specializing in science teaching for 7th through 12th grade.

2. University of Pittsburgh (1980). Master of Science in Business Administration specializing in marketing and international business.

3. University of Pittsburgh (1976.) Master of Science in Organic Chemistry.

4. Lycoming College (1974). Dual major in chemistry and psychology.

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