I have a passion for engaging individuals and building high performance teams with unfaltering integrity. I am a customer centric, results-oriented, growth-driven leader with a proven track-record across diverse businesses on multiple continents. I’ve delivered dramatic growth in both revenue and operating income. I excel in new business development, end-user demand creation, go-to-market channel development, and business model innovation.

Director, Strategy and Business Development @ Allegion creates peace of mind by pioneering safety and security. As a $2 billion provider of security solutions for homes and businesses, Allegion employs over 8,000 people and sells products in more than 120 countries. Allegion comprises 25 industry leading global brands for electronic access control, door locks, door controls, exit devices, doors & frames, and time & attendance. Responsibilities include: Facilitate and manage strategic planning processes. Build market driven Innovation & business development capability and culture. Manage all primary & secondary market research, market segmentation and attractiveness, and strategic pricing. Identify unmet customer needs and market insights for new product and service opportunities. Provide industry leading market forecasting, trending, competitive, and share analysis. From 2009 to Present (6 years) Board of Directors @ I am proud to serve on Board of Directors at Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. We serve over 6,000 children in the Indianapolis community each year. We provide a safe, educational and positive atmosphere where they can prosper and reach their full potential. From December 2013 to Present (2 years 1 month) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaGeneral Manager - Global Door Controls @ Industry leading premium and value brands focused on global growth by delivering door control life safety & security solutions in commercial and institutional buildings. Provided global strategic direction, achieved profit & loss goals, and manage annual and long-term operating plans & budgets. Led all marketing including; vertical market research, competitive analysis, product road mapping, new product innovation, demand creation, brand positioning, strategic pricing, and acquisitions. Achieved operational excellence including; advanced quality systems, lean six sigma principles, employee safety, and annual productivity goals. From January 2006 to December 2009 (4 years) Strategic Business Unit Manager - Americas Door Controls @ From January 2004 to December 2005 (2 years) Marketing Manager - LCN Door Controls @ From January 1999 to December 2003 (5 years) Marketing Manager - Chemical Containment Systems @ From January 1996 to December 1998 (3 years) Business Development Manager - Fluid Security Systems @ From January 1995 to December 1995 (1 year) Product Manager - Fluid Coupling Products @ From January 1991 to December 1994 (4 years) Sales Engineer @ From January 1987 to December 1990 (4 years)

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Marketing @ Western Michigan UniversityOrganizational Behavior Studies @ Bowling Green State University Sean Artz is skilled in: Product Marketing, Business Intelligence, Access Control, Product Development, Six Sigma, Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Product Management, Team Building, CCTV, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service