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Notable Accomplishments of
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Partner in Living Rich, Inc. Co-author of "101 Ways To Enrich Your Life." Deliver keynote addresses. Develop and present workshops on numerous topics; each customized to suit the audience. Provide a broad range of consulting services. Executive VP, General Manager, North American Service for Valmet Inc. (1996-1998). Regional head of N.A. Service Businesses with $130 million annual sales. Responsible for three business segments: Spare Parts, Customer Process Service and Roll Services. Managed personnel in four locations: Appleton, WI; Charlotte, NC; Hudson Falls, NY; and Montreal, Canada. Member of World-Wide Service Executive Team and North American Executive Team. Reversed unprofitable trend in two Roll Services locations in less than one year. Operating Net Profit exceeded budget in 1997 and 1998. Established high level of credibility with Service Vice Presidents, business managers and regional service managers at all locations. Directly responsible for all North American Service sales in 1998. President of Valmet-Appleton Division (1990-1996). Responsible for capital equipment manufacturing company with annual sales of $75-80 million for the finishing equipment lines of paper mills. Recognized leader in profitability among Valmet’s North American locations; ensured short-term and long-term profitability. Heightened customer focus and improved customer satisfaction. Developed quality culture at this location, and influenced the development of the team culture in the global Valmet Corporation. Appleton Division awarded ISO 9000 certification, December 1991. Planned, implemented and started-up new $5.6 million facility for roll services, March 1993. Acquired roll shop in Massachusetts, June 1994. Achieved best score in North America for Malcolm Baldrige leadership criteria, as assessed by Valmet auditors, October 1995. Product Manager, Valmet-Appleton Winder Business (1985-1990). Overall responsibility for profitability of the product line. Increased volume from $3.5 million to $15 million in five years. Most profitable segment of Finishing Businesses. Direct management of engineering, project management, and R&D. New winder developed into major success as flagship product. Indirect responsibility for sales, marketing and manufacturing. Technical presentations for customers. Member of Division Management Committee. Set the standard for other three product groups. Other Experience: Manager, Field Service Department (1983-1985); Fluid Controls Engineer / Service Engineer (1980-1983); Fluid Power Instructor, Fox Valley Technical College (1974-1980). Bachelor of Science in Vocational Education from UW-Stout, 1974. Continuing Education in numerous business-related seminars and self-development courses, including Stephen Covey’s "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." References: Mr. Carl Wuornos, Ms. Sandy Amundson, |
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