Resume of Product Manager

Title
Product Manager

Primary Skills
Handled all stages, from negotiating vendor contracts to overseeing roll-out of the entire network.

Location
US-CA-Irvine

Posted
Feb-21-08

PROFILE

Multi-faceted professional with proven initiative, as demonstrated by stepping into emergent roles within a successful, medium-sized company. Completely revamped the IT section by implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software package. Handled all stages, from negotiating vendor contracts to overseeing roll-out of the entire network and establishing the data center. Dynamic team leader with corporate knowledge in manufacturing processes . Additional attributes include:

Improve Operational Efficiency
Analyze Market Strategies
Negotiate Contracts
Revitalized Company's Image
Cut Administrative Costs
Implement IT Tools
Oversee Consultant Assistance
Build Vendor Relationships
Motivate Employees

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Generated sizable cost savings for the company through leading ERP implementation.
* Increased call volume through strategic advertising despite a minimal budget.
* Contributed to a $2MM sales growth negotiating lower costs and increasing brand awareness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL SWITCHGEAR INC., Santa Fe Springs, CA 1997-2007
An original equipment manufacturer of custom electrical power distribution products.

Vice-President
* Met financial objectives by coordinating internal business workflow and analyzing business requirements.
* Assessed and recommended the technology basis for building infrastructure business solutions and streamlined the company's accounting and manufacturing processes.
* Spearheaded innovative business solutions, such as securing funds through a government-sponsored program designed to assist companies that suffer losses due to foreign competition.
* Oversaw network hardware installation, server-related issues and interfaces with consultants.
* Supervised and helped train 40+ staff members as well as compiled a procedure book for disaster-recovery purposes.
* Upgraded the management talent base to achieve growth, including hiring and firing personnel.
* Worked with the company's Nortel phone system, setting up user accounts and performing CCR programming.

Buyer/Purchaser
* Devised effective strategies for pricing and inventory and advertising/marketing. Ensured sourcing strategies were cost effective as well as negotiated with vendors to maximize profitability.
* Made recommendations and decisions to enhance financial position based on forecasting of opportunities
* Identified, scheduled and tracked purchase orders with multiple vendors.

Marketing Manager
* Developed and implemented the marketing strategies for the company as well as worked with designers and staff to create innovative and effective brochures, advertisements and editorial releases.
* Managed marketing and communication efforts including: advertising, media relations, market research, online content, company events and promotions, and other marketing activities.
* Increased market presence by ensuring marketing communications were appropriate, targeted and coordinated.
* Directed market research and competitor analysis.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara, CA
BA in Sociology, minor in Coaching
* Earned an athletic scholarship.
* Served as Vice-President of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Additional:
* Toured with the Association of Volleyball Professionals and coached professional team in Norway and high school alma mater in the United States. 1993-1997
* Basic understanding of Farsi, Norwegian, and Spanish. Recently began learing Brazilian Portuguese.

Certifications
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