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Talent Spotlight
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Experienced sales and marketing professional with a passion for delivering excellent value to consumers across several industries including SaaS, Consumer Goods, and Sports. After opportunities are discovered, I enjoy developing strategies that solve client problems,......
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Talent Profiles
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Southeastern Michigan, Remote
Senior Program Manager accomplished in cross-functional coordination for successful product launch. Extensive experience in leading development and release of production scale technology application implementations. Skilled in attaining business goals/profitability while providing customer value. Proven expertise in: Infrastructure and software application product development and implementation, Program/project management methodologies (agile, waterfall), Vendor liaison management in selection, contracts, and procurement, Broad (executive, team, customer) interpersonal and communication skills, and Technology implementation strategies to achieve business objectives.…
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Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Remote
A talented engineer with a varied and unique technical background who thrives in customer facing positions. Experienced in management, development, and delivering custom automated solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Has an in-depth understanding of PLC, GD&T, robotics, software development, and metallurgy with the aptitude and desire to master any relevant knowledge to get the job done. Passionate about associate developments and enjoys the process of both learning and sharing knowledge.…
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Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Surrounding Areas
Early Career Mechanical Engineer. Experiences in mechanical/electrical design, manufacturing engineering, automotive purchasing, automation, project management, and leadership. Always looking to learn new skillsets and hone already established ones. Current career interests lie within design, controls, and automation engineering. Looking to find a company to grow with in order to become the best asset to their team. Technical skills including proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Simscape, Siemens NX, Solidworks, Arduino/C Programming, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and certificates of completion for Allen Bradley’s Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1 and FactoryTalk View ME and Panel View Plus Programming.…
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Ann Arbor, Greater Detroit Area, US Remote
CTO, VP Digital, Chief Digital Officer. Experienced leader with extensive experience in developing and executing strategy to take organizations through their digital transformation journey, including Cloud Adoption, implementing Data and analytics strategy including AI, ML, IoT. Broad experience in introducing automation to bring efficiency in public cloud operations using Infrastructure as code, RPA, hybrid cloud management, etc. Broad industry experience covering Manufacturing, CPG, Healthcare/Pharma and Financial industries.…
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Open/Flexible
Transformational entrepreneurial focused Executive with expertise across business operations serving global Fortune 1000, government, education, and high-growth startups. Expanding competitiveness by shaping product/market tactics, forming new distribution channels, strategic partners, and international expansion. Dedicated career to growing companies, inspiring talent, raising capital, and building leading-edge products, and as strategic advisor to c-suite. Deep technical and software industry experience. Passion for building great teams, coalitions across organizations, driving innovation and change, and inspiring people to be their best.…
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Remote/Flexible
Need a CTO/Technical Co-founder? A key resource in the software space is exploring a way to put their passion for technology to good use. They have a track record of launching and managing software, and supporting and developing teams - a true software player/coach.…
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Ann Arbor and Surrounding Areas
Experienced Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, with a focus on cardiac rehabilitation and diagnostic stress testing, both in a hospital and outpatient clinic setting. As an exercise physiologist, I have experience working with patients with a variety of diseases. My main focus is on improving the quality of life of every patient I work with, as well as utilizing research to continue improving the programs. Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and an ability to cultivate positivity and trust with patients and coworkers. BA-Sport Management and Marketing (Central Michigan University) and MA-Exercise Physiology (Central Michigan University).…
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Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Remote
Experienced sales and marketing professional with a passion for delivering excellent value to consumers across several industries including SaaS, Consumer Goods, and Sports. After opportunities are discovered, I enjoy developing strategies that solve client problems, create loyalty and deliver purposeful experiences. Documented success in the following areas: Consultative Selling - Customer focus, increased revenue, and retention Product Engagement - Specialist in the culture and impact of a product Data Analysis - After “so what?’, insights leading to solutions…
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Ann Arbor and Surrounding Areas
Experienced and talented Talent Acquisition leader and Recruiter with 20 years in the industry. Most recently head of the recruiting effort at an A.I. software startup company in Ann Arbor, having doubled the company's headcount over the span of 15 months. As the sole Recruiter and TA for the organization, held responsibility over creating, owning, and executing the recruiting/interviewing/hiring process companywide.…
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Midwest
CTO/VICE-PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING &INNOVATION. Strengths include • Commercialization of early/mid-stage technology • Building high-performance teams and inspiring them to over-achieve • Significant contributor to strategic direction and plan. PROVEN success at start-ups to Fortune 50 corporations and in high reliability and regulated environments applying diverse skills to new problem spaces. BROAD TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE in IoT, software, cloud, hardware, medical devices and disposables, consumer products, electromechanical systems and sensors, microfluidic and nanotech systems networks, and manufacturing process automation.…
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Ann Arbor Area
Sales/account management professional that has been an independent business development consultant and technology recruiter for several NYC clients. Strategic and engaged cross-functional leader. Proficient in lead generation, prospecting campaigns, targeted messaging, client engagement, technology sourcing/recruiting and account management. Experience generating leads and positioning organizations to sign enterprise clients. Master in Business Administration and Bachelors in Industrial and Labor Relations.…
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Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, or Remote
Project Manager and Software Engineer interested in interdisciplinary teams and projects in technology and/or the arts. Experience managing teams of programmers, researchers, and musicians. Languages include Java, C, and full-stack web development. Data analysis and modeling experience in Excel, R, and SPSS. Excellent at learning new skills and software. Praised for collaborative abilities, analytical thinking, and creativity in many areas. Bachelors from Oberlin College & Conservatory and Masters from University of Michigan.…
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Grand Rapids
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST obsessed with growing business opportunities and customer success. Are you seeking a dedicated, driven individual who has a proven track record of identifying pain points and translating product benefits into sales opportunities? Do you need someone on your team who is energized, trustworthy, and business development savvy? If yes, this candidate brings: SALES - Extensive experience with established network and strategies. INNOVATION - Entrepreneurial background, adaptable leader, unique creator of benefits/pricing AWARENESS - Brand producer, cultural architect, and building alignment with sales/marketing…
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Metro Detroit
Chief Science Officer and Chief Technical Officer with business acumen and P&L experience. Collaborative and customer-focused leader. Name recognition within dietary supplements, U.S. professional sports nutrition, and anti-doping industries. Proficient in developing short- and long-term growth strategies with key performance indicators for multiple business units and leading research & development activities. Experience managing hundreds of employees in global business units and completing international acquisitions. Board of Directors experience. Doctorate of Toxicology and Master of Nutritional Biochemistry.…
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Ann Arbor Area
Accomplished Operations Director with consistent track record of increasing manufacturing operations revenue and profitability. A results-focused leader with multi-sector global experience, including manufacturing services, automotive supply chain, metal finishing and strategic expansion. Proven ability to lead business units from $28M to $140M in revenue with teams of 200+ members. Experienced change agent with expertise in transforming, expanding and launching operations. Takes a hands-on approach aligning teams on Safety, Quality and Employee engagement. Enjoys building collaborative partnerships, cultivating trust, respect and a positive team culture both within the company and the local community. Looking to partner with a dynamic, energetic and…
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Midwest, Western Michigan, Ann Arbor
R&D scientist, team lead, experienced in analytical instrument, algorithm, and method development for the routine and regulated clinical markets seeking opportunities to help bring new analytic or diagnostic instrument technologies from the research lab to the market. Ph.D. in physics (biophysics), with strong interdisciplinary competence and recent emphasis on mass spectrometry and experiment design automation and further experience with microscopy, micromanipulation, and modeling. Proficient in lab bench technique, scientific and instrument programming (incl. Agile), and FMEA/risk analysis.…
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Metro Detroit Area
An international Executive with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business Development accomplishments and a world class track record of delivering results, influencing, inspiring, and leading people to successfully deliver complex, high-profile projects across multinational automotive and appliance companies. Products include metal, plastic, rubber, and electronic components as well as systems related to automotive and household appliances. A people-oriented, results-focused leader who has developed best-practice and highly transferable skills through working at multinational companies in cross-functional management and executive roles.…
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Southeast Michigan/Open to Midwest
Multilingual Product Development and Business Strategy expert and automotive engineer looking to apply Silicon Valley experience in IOT connected cars and self-driving to business strategy roles or cultivating relationships between auto OEMs and technology companies in Southeast Michigan or other parts of the Midwest. I solve high-level, ambiguous problems, research business and industry trends, and define resources (e.g. people, budget, time) needed for success. As an engineer, I stress test my ideas and use data to demonstrate the efficacy of my solutions. I am a change agent. Ross MBA and M.Eng (Manufacturing), University of Michigan; BS (Mechanical Engineering) Harvard University.…
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Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor Area / Open to Relocation
Senior Product Marketing Director: Connected / Automated / Autonomous Vehicles including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Wireless and IoT. Technology leader who thrives in challenging, fast-paced organizations delivering advanced technology systems, solutions, architecture and applications. Rich mix of business management and technology with the ability to lead multiple marketing teams through accelerated project development to meet performance goals, operating requirements and financial objectives. Expertise in developing high energy teams, instituting policy and standards, and improving overall capabilities. Strong team problem-solving and solution building skills.…
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Detroit/Remote
High energy organizational leader with background in marketing, communications, business development and organizational leadership. More than 20 years of experience obtained in global advertising agencies, professional service firms, regional associations and my own consulting practice. Expertise in marketing strategy, branding and digital communications; pursuit development, sales coaching and pipeline management; crisis communications, corporate communications and external relations; and aligning and achieving organizational goals through an investment in the people and systems needed to support desired outcomes. Proven ability to grow revenue and engagement. Resourceful, bold, collaborative and wired to exceed expectations by leveraging a well-honed approach of strategic thinking and…
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Geographically flexible based on the right opportunity
Chief Financial Officer and senior executive with 15+ years of experience implementing global strategies that optimize processes, maximize revenue and drive business value. Lead financial and accounting activities including budgeting and forecasting, cash flow, debt, and capital structure, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and banks alike. Direct FP&A, reporting, accounting, cash management, and forecasting initiatives, ensuring all processes adhere to GAAP standards. Optimize data analytics and technology to strengthen decision-making, improving processes and implementing cash management controls that maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Forge collaborative partnerships, cultivating trust, respect and a positive corporate culture across all organizational levels. Background includes mergers…
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Detroit – Ann Arbor – Surrounding Areas
Experienced client success/account manager with a background in multiple client-centric technology platforms, including retail recommendation/CRM solutions, payment solutions and logistics connectivity. Strong ability to ramp up quickly on new platforms, streamline internal process’ to meet client’s quarterly and yearly goals (i.e. profits, efficiency, new users). I pride myself and on being able to easily build relationships with all departments within the organization to ensure trust amongst my peers. Key Skills Include: Full Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Salesforce, JIRA, and Zendesk.…
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Southeast Michigan; Southern California
Innovative and inspiring collaborator with a leapfrog technology mindset focused on technical alignment for thermal energy storage applications across industries. Developing fast-track pathways shaped by emerging technical risks, changes in resources / capabilities, and their impact on deliverables. Creating win-win scenarios that drive repeat funding (sponsored projects). Building and supporting technical alignment among diverse collaborators (universities, prototype developers, production suppliers). Balancing sponsor expectations and project deliverables. Consultant, remote, and fractional engagements welcome.…
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Ann Arbor + flexible commute or Remote and up to 40% travel
Executive experienced on both sides of the profit equation; revenue growth (through STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT), and cost/quality improvement (through PROCESS IMPROVEMENT). Extensive PROGRAM MANAGEMENT experience - developing, leading and leveraging high-performing, cross-functional teams (both internal & external resources) in pursuit of critical organizational objectives. Numerous examples of success where others had tried and failed. All with a passion for mentoring/ developing others while continuing to grow my own skills. These skill sets have been honed across a wide range of industries, business models and professional environments, including Energy/Utilities, Real Estate, and Automotive. BS-Civil Engineering and MBA.…
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Southeast Michigan
Senior manufacturing engineer and operations manager looking for a new opportunity that will let me use my wide range of experience in solving problems in the automotive and technology industries. My strong technical background combined with a touch of business acumen - thanks to a graduate engineering degree which required multiple classes at Ross Business School - allow me to seamlessly transition from implementing improvement ideas on the existing production floor to discussing capital investment and growth strategies.…
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Metro Detroit Area, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Do you have a need for a COO with a strong science & engineering background? Imagine your organization being an orchestra, and your team members playing the different instruments - I am the “conductor” making your team perform at its best. $50M P&L experience. 15+ year management experience bringing together people and ideas to solve problems and improve processes in large multi-national public and mid-size privately-owned corporations spanning from low volume, high margin capital equipment/OEM to industrial catalyst research and development.…
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Ann Arbor Southeast Michigan
Experienced Iife sciences professional, helping biopharma, med tech and diagnostics companies meet commercial and R&D challenges while navigating the convergence of healthcare, disruptive technology, and market forces. Current consulting role includes market analysis, business strategy, data analytics and operational modeling. Prior experience included business analysis in venture capital and process development at a major research institute. Degrees in Biochemistry (Michigan) and MBA (Columbia). Seeking opportunities to help a vibrant and growing company succeed.…
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Ann Arbor and Surrounding Area, Remote Preferred
Data scientist/analyst, business intelligence provider, and consultant. Clients I've helped make data-driven decisions include automotive OEMs that are now aware of potentially disruptive technologies, a website that's now the authority box on Google, major universities that can disseminate information quicker, and sports organizations that are finding new ways to win. Years of programming and engineering experience combined with years of project management and consulting experience allow me to understand and take any project to completion. I work well with others and quickly learn and appropriately apply new technologies when asked to do so. Hire me to help you understand what's…
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Detroit, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing
Entrepreneur/Executive- Founder of several angel/venture-backed companies, this startup executive has extensive expertise in technology incubation, commercialization and fundraising with investor relationships throughout the Midwest. Proven record as an entrepreneur in multiple industries including tech, software and consumer products with earlier corporate roles in sales, business development, and engineering. High technical aptitude with decades of business leadership experience. Has been a commercial SBIR reviewer for NSF, and has taught at the college and MBA level. Seeking fulltime role in Detroit or Ann Arbor, but will consider advisory or consultative roles.…
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Southeast Michigan, Midwest
Senior finance professional with significant experience in the automotive, digital marketing, real estate, and manufacturing and distribution businesses. Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow analysis, valuations, internal control, sales and use tax, and purchasing. Excellent partner with operating management with strong drive for results, people skills, and customer service. Implemented a cloud-based ERP system. Seeking an opportunity to leverage experiences in a growth-orientated firm that needs to build out its finance and accounting capabilities.…
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Ann Arbor and surrounding area, Open to Remote/Travel
Results-driven sales program professional with a history of success in sales, solutions, and customer success by way of instructor-led, virtual, and online training. Highly skilled in revenue generation through training, quota achievement, team leadership, and execution of innovative programs. Known for the ability to collaborate with end-users, IT personnel, and resellers to solve complex issues. Uniquely experienced in small start-up cultures and, though multiple acquisitions, large corporate environments. Key skills include: Program Management - Software and Technology - Curriculum Development - Problem solving - Solution Selling - Hardware, Software and Services Sales - Channel Knowledge.…
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Metro-Detroit
Sales - My background shows demonstrated success with both early-stage companies and large enterprises, with a consistent theme of building highly effective sales organizations in the SaaS and Enterprise Applications space. Considered an expert in leading global sales, customer success, and service delivery teams. Throughout my career, I have focused on creating positive team cultures that lead to broad vertical success. Turn around of multiple under-performing sales teams through hiring of top talent, front-line leadership, enablement, coaching and execution. Have built, lead, and transformed sales organizations from less than $20 million to $150 million plus in annual revenue, while driving…
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