EXECUTIVE LEADERStrategic Execution

International Experience

Proven Performer

Technologically Proficient

Client Centric

JOHN E. SCHON

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SPARTA, NJ973.886.2213

JOHN.SCHON32@GMAIL.COM

CORPORATE DIRECTOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERVICES (BIS) Oct 2010 to PresentKonica Minolta Corprate HQ, Ramsey NJ

Responsible for the execution and development of Konica Minolta’s North American BIS (Business Intelligence Services) MPS Service and Solutions Program. Focused on meeting global enterprise satisfaction of asset management, transparency, cost reduction and standardized processes within the company. Provide field sales support and operational structure for programs and solutions from both an IT and Business Management Foundation.

• Development of Business Intelligence and analysis tools to assist sales and marketing to identify profitability opportunities.

• Establish training and support staff to meet the business and technology needs of a growing corporation covering 100 branches domestically over 1,000 sales and support professionals.

• Development through deployment of integrated web based sales tools to drive market share growth with US Sales population (1,500 reps).

• Selected as member of KMBS Global Steering Committee for managed print services, sales and business execution strategy worldwide.

• Execution of Sales and Marketing strategies and promotions through Direct and Dealer Channels.

• CEO Experience with full P&L Accountability • Consistent Profitable Revenue Growth in all Sales Assignments • Local, National and International Business Experience • Superior Leadership with Delegation and Operational Competencies • Strategic Thinker with Ability to Execute • Technologically Proficient in Office and Enterprise Levels • Public Speaker in Business and Government Forums • Proud Husband and Father

PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT / COO 1999 to Jan 2010AMI INC./ WCS INTL, Sparta, NJ

Re-Launch & Turnaround of a declining 40-year-old privately held medical injection molding business. Increased sales, gross margin and profitability and established the company as a global medical devices component manufacturer. Developed and executed an exit strategy for shareholders in Jan 2010.

• Full P&L responsibility for over 7MM comprising of 3 different divisions. • Constructed a 40,000 sq.ft. liquid injection molding operation in a class 100,000 clean room environment in domestic US. • Established local vendor relationships to capture outsourced business in traditional rubber molding and plastic injection molding. • Established a Captive manufacturing company in Tianjin, China with 130 employees, assembling high-end switches and developing non-traditional technologies – metal stamping, metal bending, cutting/slitting, micro welding, ceramic component molding, and technical soldering/assembly. • Established relationships with customers such as: Welch Allyn, Sci Can, Covidien, Siemans Diagnostic Health Care, Magna Drive Train, Segway, East Penn, DEKA, and Med Tech. • Domestic Operations - Drove 85% revenue swing from negative in 2005 to break-even in 2007. Growth from 2004 to 2007 • Re-energized and re-trained sales team to target 4 markets in custom rubber molding business – medical device, aerospace, government, and commercial applications. • Introduced Lean manufacturing practices, re-machined, and re-trained operators for increased productivity. Decreased reject rate from over 15% in 2005 to 6% in 2007, remaining below 2%. • Implemented training for ISO 13485 Medical Device throughout entire facility. • Increased manufacturing output per machine 20-30% introducing robotics on inherited tooling and machinery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY - Morristown, NJ 1993 to 1999

National Account Sales Manager (1999) • Motivated and established clear unified sales effort among 1,200 sales reps, focusing on account territories and single national accounts.Regional Sales Manager (1997-1998) • Drove $20M annual sales volume directing, motivating, and training 5 Account Managers and 2 Major Account Managers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania territories.Major Account Manager (1995-1997) • Directed corporate contracts, sales policies, objectives, and initiatives for 2 key accounts Warner Lambert Corporation and AT&T. • Closed 5-year sole supplier contract in excess of $12 million with Warner Lambert. • “21 Club”, a pinnacle sales award, for exceeding 210% of targeted quota. • Merit Level Club Winner for achieving 150% of targeted quota. • Two-time 100% Club Winner for achieving 100% of targeted quota.Sales Representative (1992-1995) • Developed and maintained new and existing accounts in New Jersey and Southern New York State territories. • Four-time Sales Representative of the Month. • Rookie of the Year 1995. • Completed with honors Eastman Kodak’s 12-week training course.

AMI INC - Old bridge NJ 1990 to 1993

Product Director – Automotive Division • Directed the design, development and high volume manufacturing of automotive airbag components. • Established operations in Matamoros Mexico for low cost manufacturing. • Responsible for plastic injection R&D molding facility in Roselle Park NJ, silicone molding in Old Bridge NJ and assembly at Mexico operations.

CHASE MANHATTAN BANK - New York NY 1988 to 1990

Management Development Program • Chosen as one of two students from college to join the management training program in New York City headquarters. • Trained in NYC and Florida – Boca Raton - Private Banking

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

• Blue Point Leadership - 2013 • Harvard Business Training - 2013 • Photizo Group Guest Speaker - 2013 • Strategic Account Management Association - SAMA 2014 • B.S., Business Management, Providence College, RI • Seton Hall Preparatory School • Chase Manhattan Bank Management Training Program • Breed Technologies Tier 2 Supplier Workshops for Automotive Manufacturers • Tom Peter’s Seminar, “The Pursuit of WOW” • Miller Heiman “Strategic Selling” and “Large Account Management Process” Training • General Motors TQM Workshop • Eastman Kodak Strategic Marketing and Planning Workshop

• New Jersey Technology Council since 2005 • Association for Corporate Growth, member since 2005 • Sussex County Chamber of Commerce since 2000 • Interfaith Hospitality Network Honorary Chairman 2008

PERSONAL INTERESTS

REFERENCES

• Councilman - Sparta NJ - 2010-2014 • Deputy Mayor – 2012 • Metedeconk River Yacht Club – World Champion 3rd place, Italy • Board Member Sparta Pride Wrestling Club since 2005 • Coach Sparta Bears Football Team since 2012

Excellent references available upon request