STEVEN J.LORRENCE3242 South Lexis Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: (555) 782-4322 Email:EXPERIENCE2002-Present
2002-Present
1998-2002
1994-1997
EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL
POLYMER RESEARCHMilwaukee, WI General Manager Managed research-oriented polymer start-up through product design and development; oversaw sales/marketing initiatives of several patented products for footwear and medical markets. Created and supervised team of 25 including 11 profeional engineers and researchers; team has produced 14 different projects to date, accounting for $13 million in revenue Developed “C-Tech” patented custom forming system for footwear – licensed to global footwear manufacturer Established joint venture in Dominican Republic to integrate C-Tech into customer’s production line Increased sales 500% in two years MULTI-SPORT HELMETMilwaukee, WI Technical Director Orchestrated product design, testing, and production of multi-sport protective helmets for start-up company. Advised President on general management iues and aisted with marketing and sales efforts Coached team through 15-month design-to-production cycle of first product; ultimately captured 5% of $130 million market BOSTON MARINABoston, MA General Manager Led management team and designed organizational structure for newest and largest marina in Milwaukee area, while simultaneously managing phase one construction; coordinated 500 boats with $2 million in annual revenue. Hired, trained, and reviewed six department managers and over 50 full and part time employees Maintained optimum occupancy while expanding capacity 800% Served as general contractor during construction of utilities, docks, buildings, and landscaping Project Engineer Hired and supervised consulting engineers, architects, and contractors for $6 million phase one design and construction of marina on undeveloped site; worked directly with owner and functioned as General Contractor. Directed $4 million construction of harbor, site, buildings, docks, utilities Personally designed and contracted fabrication and installation of 300’ floating breakwater MACKIN COMPANYMilwaukee, WI Project Leader, R&D Technician Conducted research and development for entrepreneur, including composite mountain bicycle and automotive projects. Designed valve cover/oil baffle that became standard equipment in over 1 million Chrysler automobilesCOWELL UNIVERSITYChicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, June 1995.Graduated Cum Laude Captain of 4 intramural teams Trustee, Milwaukee Heritage Aociation – Downtown Milwaukee community planning and development organization Interests include: camping in national parks without amenities, skiing in Western Europe, reading Ayn Rand novels