Jim Rea

Experience

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  Livingston & Haven

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1997

  Livingston & Haven provides fluid power and automation solutions that enable industrial manufacturing companies to reduce costs, improve quality, and gain a competitive advantage. • Cultivated over 1,100 new customer accounts by planning and executing strategic marketing initiatives designed to leverage existing markets• Directed Marketing Department staff and external resources in the production of all internal/external communications, including: advertising, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, trade show collateral, & web content Show less

  • Marketing Director

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Product Manager

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
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  Transamerica Reinsurance

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  Tactical Program Manager

  Transamerica Reinsurance (now SCOR Global Life Americas) provides life and annuity reinsurance solutions. Managed tactical portfolio of projects for Actuarial, Finance, IT, Legal, Marketing, and Risk Management departments. • Delivered successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional project teams in such projects as legal-entity mergers, financial architecture redesign, process improvement initiatives, application development, and system integration in preparation for SCOR Global Life Americas acquisition Show less

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  Controls Southeast, Inc. (CSI)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Marketing Manager

  CSI engineers and manufactures thermal-maintenance solutions for the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and food & beverage market sectors. Key contributor on a business development team responsible for 36% revenue growth in fiscal 2012-2013. • Collaborated with cross-functional NPD team; planned and executed integrated marketing strategy for 2013 product launch at CSI, which exceeded revenue projections by 700%• Collaborated with executive management to formulate and implement global go-to-market strategy that resulted in 36% organic revenue growth in fiscal 2012-2013—facilitating the sale of CSI to AMETEK• Spearheaded market research and segmentation analysis to grow sales of more profitable product lines in a broader range of markets and process applications • Conducted SWOT, market, and competitive analysis, and developed sales & marketing plans to facilitate NPD process• Researched and wrote technical papers, presentations, and corresponding collateral to communicate CSI value proposition and key messages• Directed Marketing Department staff, interns, and external resources in brand management, web content development, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), market research, data analysis, and development of advertising, collateral, and trade-show/conference presentation materials Show less

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  TideMark Writing Solutions

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Corporate Communications Consultant / Principal

  (and 1997-2004) TideMark Writing Solutions specializes in marketing communications, technical writing, project management, E-Learning and other corporate communications for a broad range of industries. • Developed marketing communications and multi-media content for health care and hospitality clients, such as Carolinas Healthcare System (now Atrium), Coca-Cola, Compass Group, Levine Children’s Hospital, McKay Urology, and New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau• Wrote technical documentation and marketing communications for distribution, energy, financial services, manufacturing, and software clients, such as Apogee Systems, CSI, Duke Energy, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), KoSa, Livingston & Haven, SCOR Global Life Americas, Transamerica Reinsurance, Vanguard, and Vista Systems• Developed E-Learning curricula for financial services clients, such as Bank of America, First Citizens Bank, RBC Centura Securities, and Wachovia Mortgage Show less

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  Controls Southeast, Inc

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager

  CSI engineers and fabricates custom thermal-maintenance solutions for the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and food & beverage market sectors.• Managed portfolio of commercial capital projects and large, plant-direct projects for domestic and international customers. o Project portfolio total revenue (2017-2022): $39.2 million o Average annual portfolio revenue (2017-2022): $6.5 million o Highest annual portfolio revenue (2019): $9.7 million• Ensured customer satisfaction and project profitability by managing cross-functional teams throughout the entire CSI project lifecycle, including: o Project Plan Development / Sales Order Entry o Procurement / Material Control o Engineering Design o Fabrication o Quality Control / Specification Compliance o Authorized Inspection / Third-Party Inspection o Documentation o Shipping / Logistics / Customs Clearance o Invoicing / Collection o Field Services / Installation• Served as customer-facing, single point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, in order to ensure cohesive communication and customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Weisiger Group

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2024

  Project Portfolio Manager

  Weisiger Group is a family of companies, including (among others): Carolina Cat, which offers equipment sales, rental, product support, and site-technology solutions; and Carolina Cat Power Systems, which provides comprehensive energy solutions in power generation, electrical controls, and testing.• Manage portfolio of programs and projects for Construction & Power Systems divisions, including: o Cat Operational Excellence Programs: Parts, Service, Rental, Marketing/Sales, & Digital Excellence o Business Process Improvement Projects o New Product Development/Launch Projects o System Integration/Migration Projects• Own the outcome and ensure exceptional internal/external customer experience and profitable growth by managing cross-functional teams throughout the entire program/project lifecycle. Show less

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  Carolina Cat

  Mar 2024 - now

  Project Manager - Strategic Accounts