Over my very successful career I have accumulated the following skills:
1. Strategy Development and implementation
2. Marketing expertise:
a. New product development
b. Printed support materials
c. Web site development
d. Trade Show marketing
e. Product life-cycle management
d. Cost reduction
3. Identification of Acquisition targets and assimilating new businesses to increase efficiencies
4. Developing and motivating people
5. Uncovering and eliminating waste using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
6. Vast knowledge of manufacturing methods including:
a. Plastic thermoforming, injection molding and blow molding
b. Metal stamping, roll forming, casting and forging,
c. Wood processing
d. Assembly methods
e. Metal finishing – plating, PVD, powder coating
7. Increasing operational efficiencies
Vice President of Marketing @ Responsible for the strategic direction of 7 divisions located in The United States, Canada, The United Kingdom and China. From March 2010 to Present (5 years 10 months) Director of Marketing @ Manufacturer of Office Products, Home Ventilation Products, and Safety Reflectors. From November 2008 to March 2010 (1 year 5 months) Director of Product Development @ Set strategic direction for a product management team accountable for the overall health and growth of the nearly $500 million flagship lock brand and its sub-brands, concentrating on;
* new product development,
* forecasting,
* line rationalization,
* value engineering,
* pricing,
* channel strategies, and
* inventory right sizing. From June 2004 to September 2008 (4 years 4 months) VP Marketing @ HEARTLAND INDUSTRIES INC., Division of PlayCore, Indianapolis, IN
A market leading $70MM multi-level retail/manufacturer of backyard storage buildings and playground systems.
Senior Leader responsible for the development and implementation of strategic direction.
Directed the efforts for;
*marketing,
*graphic design,
*customer service and
*new product development. From February 1999 to June 2004 (5 years 5 months) Senior Marketing Manager @ Managed the marketing and sales of company’s counter seasonal product lines.
• Reduced skus by 43%; increased sales from $1.2MM to $2.2MM.
• Awarded additional responsibility for sales and marketing of ready-to-assemble playground products and international and OEM sales. From June 1997 to February 1999 (1 year 9 months) Product Manager @ Newell Companies – Freeport, IL
NEWELL OFFICE PRODUCTS, Division of Newell Companies, Madison, WI
$80MM manufacturer of workspace accessories, file storage products and school supplies.
Senior Product Manager - Rolodex® Brand Products (1997)
Repositioned and resurrected Rolodex® Brand acquired by Newell.
Senior Product Manager – Workspace Accessories (1996 – 1997)
Generated new products and managed a $42MM line of office workspace accessories
NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, Division of Newell Companies, Freeport, IL
$140MM manufacturer of drapery hardware, roller shades, vertical blinds and pleated shades.
Product Manager, New Products and Premium Lines, Drapery Hardware (1994-1996)
Developed new product, manufactured domestically and sourced overseas: $5MM+ in new sales.
Territory Manager – Sales (1987-1989)
Managed a five-state sales territory delivering 10%+ sales increases annually. From March 1994 to June 1997 (3 years 4 months) Product Manager @ Product Manager – Drapery Hardware (1993-1994)
• Produced record sales of $51MM.
• Forecasted sales by sku with an average accuracy of +/- 2%.
• Increased market share by 5%.
Sales Administrator/Training (1989 – 1993) From December 1989 to June 1994 (4 years 7 months)
BS, Marketing @ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse From 1982 to 1986 Patrick Foley is skilled in: Patents, Product Development, Product Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning, Sales, Strategy