Experience

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  Seigle's the professionals choice

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Director, engineered wood systems

  Launched Seigle’s Engineered Products Division, providing value added sales and engineered wood framing solutions to custom and production home builders and production framing contractors. Managed internal distribution of Engineered Wood Products to 6 Seigle’s locations, increasing sales 71%. Developed and delivered sales and engineering training to 34 sales staff at 6 Chicago locations.

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  Seemac engineered products

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Regional market manager

  Developed sales and marketing plan for 5 state region for wholesale forest products company. Developed sales and engineering training curriculum for customer’s sales and engineering team. Mentored outside sales team associates during joint sales calls.

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  Wickes lumber

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Merchandise manager, engineered products

  Managed $100 million dollar engineered product category and vendor relationships for over 120 Wickes locations. Directed engineered product growth from $31.8M to $38.1M, contributing to Wickes success as Home Center News Company of the year in 1999.

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  Anthony forest products

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Regional market manager

  Managed new product launch with Canadian joint venture partner to existing customer base in Midwest. Developed telephone support capabilities of customer support team by providing software and product knowledge training. Used technical expertise and prior experience as software instructor to co-lead the company’s first engineering software development project.

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  Nordic engineered wood

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  Regional market manager

  Developed market plan and led all phases of market expansion into 9 state Midwest region. Replicated sales philosophy and knowledge base in supply channel partners. Corporately, developed and managed creation of continuing education program for design professionals, mentored colleagues in presentation skills, developed and edited marketing materials for publication. Developed marketing programs for trade shows and emerging “green” product market segment.

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  Skills2build

  Jan 2009 - now

  Owner

  Skills training, career fit counseling, mentoring.

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  Premier building systems

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Market development manager

  Sales and marketing of energy efficient, environmentally responsible building system called Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). Provided sales support, education, training and customer support for architects, engineers, builders and homeowners throughout the state of Colorado in the design, specification and implementation of this innovative building technology.

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  Simpson strong-tie

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

  Instructional designer

  Developed instructor-led and e-learning training programs to increase performance and motivate behavioral change in associates in sales and customer service roles. Produced AIA (American Institute of Architects) continuing education programs targeted at building designers. Programs were packaged in train-the-trainer format for delivery by outside sales and engineering staff. Supported new product launch with customer service call center phone training and product installation training for contractors.Managed complete training process including:o Business alignment and needs assessmento Project scope, design, development and deploymento Soft skills trainingo Train-the-trainer programso Continuing education programs for licensed industry professionalso Target audiences include outside sales, customer service, customers Show less

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  Huber engineered woods

  Oct 2014 - now

  Education and training manager

  Huber Engineered Woods is the market leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance structural panels that contribute to the structural integrity, energy performance, and longevity of today's wood frame structures. I manage the strategic education and training initiatives that support the development of our outstanding team of associates, and create continuing education programs for those that are affiliated with our products in any way. I have the best position on the planet and work with the best associates on the planet. Show less