Brian J. Tobias

Experience

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  Ambassador Steel Corp.

  May 1993 - Jun 1998

  Architectural Draftsman/ Material Takeoff/IT Manager

  Architectural ­ Produced reinforcing steel drawings used for the production, ordering and placementof reinforcing steel in concrete structures.Material Takeoff ­ Used material takeoff software to generate fabrication lists for steel reinforcingproducts.I.T. Manager ­ Set up and maintained the computer network and individual P.C.'s at AmbassadorSteel's Wyoming Michigan office. Performed troubleshooting of communications between branchesbetween the Wyoming office and the other Midwest branches.· Developed concrete reinforcing drawings.· Performed materials takeoff and fabrication lists for concrete reinforcing.· Worked with concrete subcontractors, general contractors and structural engineers to solve conflicts in reinforcing design.· Specialized in projects ranging from State prisons, water treatment plants and Army Corps of Engineers pier projects to commercial and large scale residential buildings.· Successfully maintained the computer network for this company through several network upgrades. Show less

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  Concept Design Group

  Jun 1998 - Aug 2002

  Architectural Draftsman/ IT manager

  Architectural - Produced architectural construction documents, 3d models of buildings and also somedesign layout. Worked in a team setting to develop and produce working drawings for commercial andlight residential structures.IT Management ­ Set up, administered, and repaired in house computer network. Performedtroubleshooting of computer equipment and aided in the use and problem solving of new installedsoftware.· Architectural drafting.· Architectural 3D modeling and rendering.· Design layout and schematics.· IT management for network installations. Show less

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  Triangle Associates, Inc

  Aug 2002 - Jun 2011

  Project Engineer/LEED Professional

  Architectural - Performed Architectural drafting, architectural renderings, and marketing presentational documents. Worked closely with the business and development branch of this organization composing construction proposals and helped in securing bid bonds on several educational (school) projects throughout the state.Construction Management - Performed project engineering/ management for several residential developments during construction. Successfully passed state examination for construction storm water management certification.LEED (green building) - Passed LEED examination and became a LEED accredited professional and later trained others to pass the exam and administer LEED projects. Performed the administrativeduties on more than 5 LEED certified projects in that state of Michigan.Energy Modeling - Performed construction of energy models of structures for HVAC and thermal envelope analysis and performance comparisons. Show less

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  Tubelite

  Nov 2011 - now

  • Define the product strategy and roadmap• Deliver Marketing Requirement Documents and Product Requirement Documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.• Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers• Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results• Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes• Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives• Increases product market share by working with the VP of Marketing to develop product sales strategies• Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing• Responsible for keeping the project team on track to meet or beat project launch dates• Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production• Be an expert with respect to the competition• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product• Deliver a monthly revenue forecast• Assist the promotion coordinator to develop sales tools, collateral, media announcements etc.• Manage overall project budget to ensure success Show less Proactively work with Architectural Representatives nationally to increase Tubelite's specification presence for Tubelite's current product line in bid documents throughout Tubelite's sales regions.Daily work with national architects providing product recommendations, detailed solutions and reviewing projects with them to find the best fit from with Tubelite's product offerings.Develop LEED supporting documentation for projects ordered to fulfill subcontractor LEED documentation as well as served as resident LEED professional. Show less

  • Senior Product Marketing Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Sr. Manager, Product Strategy

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Internal Architectural Representative II

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2022

  • Database Specialist I

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Estimator I

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2013