Resume of Charles J. Dudek, MBA with 10+ Years Marketing Management Experience

MBA Marketing Director with over ten years of highly successful experience in marketing and product management in both business-to-business and consumer marketing situations. Profitably managed up to five product lines simultaneously. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and financial analysis, contract negotiation and leadership of cross-functional project teams in manufacturing environments. Adept at speaking to large groups and working closely with individuals at all levels of an organization..

PROFITSMART MARKETING LLC, PALM HARBOR, FL

(formerly Southeastern Business Development Associates, Inc.)

Marketing management consulting and training.

Senior Marketing Strategist, 1995 to Present

Worked closely with senior executives at diverse business clients to develop viable marketing and business development strategies and plans. Managed advertising, direct mail campaigns, collateral production, exhibits at association meetings and all other marketing functions. Conducted market research, competitive intelligence and marketing communications projects for clients. Designed, built and provided content for two corporate marketing web sites. Produced, promoted and conducted two marketing seminars: Frugal Marketing and Marketing for Non-Marketers.

BELTONE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CHICAGO, IL

$100 million manufacturer of hearing aids, batteries and hearing diagnostic instruments with over 400 dealers in 50 states and distribution worldwide

Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, 1990-1994

Advised and represented the COO in a wide variety of special projects. Chaired cross-functional project teams and committees launched two new product lines and initiated a managed healthcare national account marketing program. Also directed market research studies, participated in corporate strategic planning effort and negotiated substantial sales, purchasing, licensing and other contracts. Managed three direct reports, including the Marketing and Sales Manager of the Special Instruments Division.

Marketing and Sales Manager, Special Instruments Division, 1987-1990

Directed all mar keting functions with P&L responsibility for five product lines that contributed over half of the company's profits. Responsibilities included sales management for audiometer sales to healthcare professionals through distributors in the US and Canada. Launched new product line. Concurrently managed all marketing efforts for hearing aid batteries, impression material and two hearing aid lines sold to consumers through retail hearing aid dispensers (dealers).

AMERICAN ROLLER COMPANY, BANNOCKBURN, IL

Manufacturer of precision rollers used by Fortune 100 manufacturers in the printing, packaging, metal coating/decorating, office equipment and other industries.

Marketing Services Manager, 1984-1987

Continued to manage market research, competitor intelligence and sales analysis/forecasting functions. In addition, managed the company's advertising program that included direct mail, magazine advertising, collateral materials, multimedia presentations and telemarketing. Initiated international marketing effort. Participated in committees for strategic planning, sales force training and compensation and sales/shop order computerization. Designed and launched new product line. 6-8 direct reports.

Marketing Research Analyst, 1981-1984

Responsible for market research, competitor intelligence, sales analysis/forecasting.

Electronic Engineering Technology Courses in AC/DC Circuit Analysis, Transistors, Advanced Solid State and Digital Electronics, College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois.