PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Over 30 years experience in Sales, Management, and Global Operations. Successful

at implementing the visions and strategies necessary to establish new business
and build/expand on existing relationships. Experienced in creating and leading
sophisticated sales/marketing/distribution networks, establishing business cont
acts and liaisons domestically and internationally, and creating key partnership
s to significantly increase the company's presence and market share. A strategic
visionary with a clear sense of purpose, skilled at establishing operational ex
cellence within diverse environments.
* Market Evaluation, Penetration & Expansion * Global Market Penetration
* Joint Venture & Strategic Business Partnerships * ID & Capitalize On Emerging
& Existing Market Trends
* Creative Branding & Vertical Marketing * Global Logistics Management
* Forecasting & Budgeting* Product Prioritization * International Trade & Financ
e Transactions
* Extensive Domestic & International Travel * Complete P & L Responsibility
* Negotiating/Building Large International Contracts * Cost Reduction/Containmen
t & Profit Optimization
* Established North American Sales Rep Network* University of Illinois * Establi
shed North American Distribution Network* Northeastern Illinois University

HISTORY
EHM TECHNOLOGY, INC. 2002 to Present
President, CEO & Owner of Electronic Component Importer
Establish and implement all business strategies for this new start-up company.
Form partnerships with Asian mfrs. Secure lines of credit and payment terms. Fo
recast sales. Establish advertising and marketing initiatives to create brand aw
areness. Recruit sales reps and create distribution network. Work with internati
onal logistics organizations to create global shipping infrastructure.
* Immediately recruited Sales Rep organizations totaling 28 salespeople in New E
ngland, NY, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, California, Atlanta which generated immedi
ate OEM sales of $100K
* Established distributors in NY, Seattle, Dallas, Mnpls., Chicago, LA. Performe
d joint market analysis and laid in stocking packages tailored to their respect
ive markets
* First year sales grow from $0 to $500K
* Created multiple web sites and various product catalogs for 3 product lines wi
th same for 2 additional product lines planned for 2004 and 1 more in 2005

* Secured extended payment terms from Asian suppliers - first time in industry h
istory
* Formed strategic partnerships with global logistics companies to facilitate mo
vement of product to customers in North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe
* Sales growth to $1.5 Million
* Established office and warehouse operation in Nevada to gain tax advantage and
better service west coast market
* Formed subsidiary company in partnership with Chinese supplier to reduce costs
and more effectively penetrate USA market
TRANSDUCERS USA, INC. 1998 to 2002
General Manager of Importer of Audio Transducers
Chief Operating Officer with full strategic planning and P & L management respon
sibility for this new addition to $50 Million group of businesses. Maintained c
omplete autonomous decision-making authority within the areas of marketing, sale
s, finance, HR, information systems, and international affairs. 4 direct and 72
indirect reports.
* Sales and Market Development
* Designed and published product line catalog and promotional flyers
* Designed and published interactive web site
* Developed and implemented annual advertising plan and budget to establish and
maintain brand name awareness and promote product line
* Developed numerous new products to round out product line based on North Ameri
can market requirements
* Initiated regular visits to Asian factories to conduct audits and ensure vendo
r quality assurance
* Developed numerous new sources to facilitate product line expansion and cost r
eduction
* Sales Representative recruitment and training
* Distribution Network: Training and program implementation
* Achieved sales of $2 million from start-up with 2002 budget of 4 million and f
orecast of$ 5.25 million for same year
JAMES HOME IMPROVEMENT 1991 to 1998
Licensed Contractor/Owner of construction/remodeling business.
Worked and managed all phases of construction projects from remodels/build-outs
to new construction on residential and commercial levels.

References available upon request