Kevin Reitz

Experience

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  NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Website Developer
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  Trimble

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  • Coordinated all product development efforts with engineering, marketing, and support teams.• Engaged customers and distributers with presentations and Q&A sessions at Trimble Dimensions and implemented product upgrades based on customer feedback.• Project Manager for Lean Six Sigma inventory reduction project, eliminating $1M in excess inventory.• Project Manager for China RoHS compliance activities across the organization. • Developed and implemented testing programs for software and hardware of integrated GPS receivers.• Conducted performance analysis against competitor products.• Coordinated customer testing program and collected in-field data for quality assurance.

  • Product and Project Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Test Engineer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
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  US/Grant Technologies

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Quality and Engineering Director

  • Delivered products on schedule by managing engineering, supplier, and inspection teams.• Improved rejection rate by designing, implementing, and auditing manufacturing, inspection, and packaging procedures with a focus on lean process improvement.• Developed employee cross-training program by creating a Quality Systems Manual for ISO certification.• Experienced in toolings, extrusion, machining, casting, plastic molding, surface treatments, antennas, connectors, and line assembly.

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  Great Leap Brewing

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Marketing Director

  • Increased customer engagement and brand awareness with a focused realignment of social media, in-house customer experience, and consistent marketing message.• Improved off-peak sales by using consumption statistics and customer feedback to restructure promotions.• Strengthened brand loyalty by creating a mug club for VIP customers while developing an active engagement and feedback loop.• Planned, marketed, and executed on-site operations for GLB’s Beijing Invitational Craft Beer Fest. Show less

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  Deluxe Stitcher

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Sales and Business Development, China

  Expanded dealer and customer network throughout China and represented Deluxe at trade shows.

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  Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

  Jan 2016 - now

  Process Improvement Engineer - Supply Chain
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  Northwestern Medicine

  Dec 2018 - now

  Supply Chain Manager - Process Improvement