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Radius Pipe SolutionsChief Operations & Marketing Officer
Dec. 2021United StatesI successfully drive operational, product, marketing, sales and brand initiatives at Radius Pipe Solutions, enhancing our market reach in the district heating sector. • Develop and implement product, brand, pricing, distribution and logistics strategies for promoting high-pressure and high-temperature heating loops. • Collaborate with international partners to ensure the quality and reliability of our product offerings. • Manage a dedicated team to streamline sales and service processes, improving customer engagement.
• Facilitate, negotiate and oversee the logistics process from customer estimate, purchase order, inventory management, transportation - both international ocean freight and interstate truck - to customer delivery and satisfaction to invoicing and payment processing.
Radius Pipe Solutions, LLCCo-Owner
Dec. 2021North America
Advanced Plant Protection, LLCCo-Owner/COO
Dec. 2021North America
SmartHunting, IncChief Operating Officer
Dec. 2021 - Jan. 2023North AmericaSurveillance for forestry, hunting and private properties.
Kwizda AgroNorth America Retail Business Development Consultant - Contract
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2023United StatesTRICO® PRO is a scent and taste repellent that protects against deer, elk and moose that browse, rub or debark seedlings, trees and shrubs TRICO® provides effective control of deer damage to vulnerable, deer attractive agricultural plants. Monthly contract to test viability of North America Home & Garden Retail acceptance of such product.
RMFoust ConsultingOwner // Chief Consultant
Apr. 2020 - Dec. 2024United StatesI am dedicated to propelling client growth and facilitating market entry into North America. • Led strategic initiatives for 7 multinational clients to successfully expand their corporate operations into North America with exemplary operational metrics in ROI, cash flow, FTE ratio to income, service, technology, resource management, and cultural integration into the North American business model.
• Fostered strong relationships with startups, guiding them towards sustainable growth and profitability. • Developed tailored strategies for branding and product commercialization, enhancing client visibility.
LAUNCHVice President of International Business
Jan. 2019 - May. 2020Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesI successfully led the international business strategy, driving growth and market expansion. • Elected as a global liaison for Launch Marketing, traveling to Europe, Asia, India, and Canada to expand client services and established key sourcing relationships for international client development, broadening market reach. • Directed market research efforts to identify industry trends and guide strategic initiatives. • Identified trade events, attended, negotiated and onboarded new clients, sourcing agents, and business partners.
LAUNCHVice President of Operations
Jan. 2019 - Aug. 2019Bentonville, AR
LAUNCHVice President of Strategy & Marketing
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2019Bentonville, ARI played a pivotal role in expanding LAUNCH's marketing services and client development initiatives on a global scale, focusing on incremental sales offerings. • Collaborated with Walmart's product development and merchandising teams to establish a lucrative, multi-year sales partnership for private label products. • Successfully managed key accounts for emerging brands, facilitating their entry into Walmart as their initial market launch.
LAUNCHVice President, Sales & Marketing/North America
Feb. 2014 - Sep. 2016Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
LAUNCHVice President Sales & Marketing / North America
Apr. 2012 - Sep. 2016Bentonville, Arkansas, United States• Managed all staff at Launch Marketing, overseeing a dedicated team of Account Managers, Retail Analysist, the Creative Marketing team, Outside Sales Representatives and Third-Party Providers to drive positive business growth. • Led new business development initiatives, focusing on client negotiation and onboarding processes. • Developed and negotiated comprehensive marketing, merchandising, and creative services for clients for incremental sales.
LAUNCHSenior Director of Sales & Marketing
Apr. 2012 - Feb. 2014Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Navneet Education LimitedVP North America Marketing & Sales
Jun. 2011 - Dec. 2022United StatesI proactively steered marketing, product, brand and sales initiatives for Navneet Education Limited, achieving remarkable growth in the U.S. retail market. • Established a strong relationship with Walmart, expanding their SKU offerings from 1 to 220 within four years. • Achieved $890M in cost, positioning Navneet as the largest direct import supplier for Walmart's Stationery Department. • Instrumental in diversifying sourcing solutions for Walmart’s global procurement team and top Indian manufacturers, bringing together key stakeholders, government and economic executives from Asia, India, and North America in support of the “Make in India” initiatives
• Received Supplier of the Year recognition, reflecting our commitment to excellence and partnership.
LAUNCHDirector of Marketing
Sep. 2009 - Apr. 2012Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesI played a pivotal role in shaping Launch Marketing's brand and operational framework. • Developed a cohesive corporate identity and established a strong street presence. • Created a formalized style guide and all business templates to enhance consistency. • Worked alongside legal teams to create all business contracts for client engagements and negotiated new business development.
• Formulated HR guidelines and a marketing strategy with measurable KPIs for tracking success.
Dayspring Cards, a subsidiary of Hallmark CardsSenior Manager/Team Lead, Product Marketing & Development
Feb. 2004 - Dec. 2009• Led new product development and lifecycle management for over 1200 SKUs, including journals, gifts, and boxed cards. • Reinvented the boxed card category, resulting in a 300% sales increase and winning the Industry Retailers’ Choice Award. • Managed a cross-functional team of 26, collaborating with all departments to drive market strategies. • Actively participated in customer presentations alongside sales executives to enhance client engagement.
Williams CommunicationsProduct Marketing/Development & Lifecycle Manager
Mar. 1999 - Feb. 2000
CarpentreeDirector Of Marketing And Advertising
Sep. 1998 - Jan. 2004
Williams EnergySenior Manager of Marketing & Promotions, FleetOne Division
May. 1998 - Mar. 1999
Smith AdvertisingSales & Marketing Manager
Apr. 1997 - May. 1998
Bank of OklahomaBranch Manager
Sep. 1991 - Jun. 1997
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