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John W. Rudolph
4769 Rapids Circle NW
Acworth, GA 30102
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering, program management and new product development leader with over 18 years of engineering experience, over 14 in project management and new product development. Over 10 years supervisory experience with rapid progression into a senior position.
Product development in the CPG industry with supplier and retailer experience in mass market, specialty, and DIY channels
Managing multiple, concurrently running projects using Gantt charts, network diagrams and Stage Gate project management techniques
Cross functional team management including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.
Process development, implementation and improvement to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
Extensive experience working with contract manufacturing operations in China and around the world
Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean tools and processes
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Freedom Church - Acworth and Kennesaw, GA - Volunteer 2012 - Present
Facilities Director May 2019 - Present
Manage maintenance activities for church building and grounds including overseeing work of contractors and volunteers for plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering and machinery and electrical servicing. Supervise all renovations and additions. Optimize schedule of activities to use available resources in the most efficient manner possible. Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs.
Connections Director May 2017 - May 2019
Systems and process development, implementation and improvement for all Connections teams (Parking, Greeters, First Time Guest, Next Steps, Security, and Ushers) to provide the best experience possible in support of the vision of Freedom Church.
Auditorium Team Coordinator January 2015 � May 2017
Recruitment, training and direction of all Security and Usher volunteers at the Kennesaw, GA campus. Also responsible for the ongoing development of policies and procedures in support of a change in location and venue.
Launch Team Member January 2015
Leadership member of a team of volunteers responsible for the launch of Freedom Church�s second campus in Kennesaw, GA. Responsible for developing operating procedures in support of all Security and Usher responsibilities and activities in a portable church setting.
Security Shift Lead October 2014 � January 2015
Scheduling and deployment of volunteers in support of security of children�s areas and auditorium during church services.
Security Guard September 2012 � Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Home Depot � Atlanta, GA 2007-2011
Director of Product Engineering
Directed a team of 26 product and packaging engineers, in the US and China, in support of sourcing and direct import activities and private brand strategies. Development of product test plans, management of product qualification testing, input to corrective action plans, product improvements, development of product performance specifications. Products represented approximately 4000 individual SKUs per year and annual retail sales of approximately $10B.
Improved product qualification testing process to help reduce product onboarding cycle time from 125 days to 65 days
Introduced new packaging requirements to reduce product damage and improve in-store appearance. Damage to toilets was reduced by 82%.
Designed and implemented a process for creating product performance specifications in support of private brand management and positioning strategies.
Development of new visual brand language documents and design manuals for private brands in support of brand strategies.
Stakeholder and Business Captain for implementation of Product Lifecycle Management software application. System consolidates activities and data from four discrete databases and provides previously unavailable documentation management and control of nearly 300,000 product related documents.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (formerly The Holmes Group) � Milford, MA 1997-2007
Director of Program Management / New Product Development, 2002-2007
Managed a team of Project Engineers to develop new products in support of the Kitchen Appliances business unit. New product introductions accounted for 25% of total sales which exceeded $300MM.
Drove implementation of Stage/Gate processes for the BU including creation of schedules, identification of key milestones and generation of project timeframes.
Assigned projects and directed activities for nine project engineers to drive development of 120�150 new products annually.
Created and managed $1MM budget for new product development activities.
Coordinated efforts with marketing and sales to ensure on time delivery of new products in support of objectives as developed with the executive team.
Qualification and selection of product suppliers in China.
Conducted year-end performance evaluations and recommended salary adjustments and promotions.
Project Manager, 2001-2002
Oversaw activities of Project Engineers developing new products in support of the Home Environment business unit. New products accounted for 20% of total sales of approximately $100MM.
Supervised project management activities for development of 70 � 80 new products annually.
Acted as liaison between marketing, sales and design teams in the United States and engineering and sourcing teams in the US, Hong Kong, and China.
Developed resource model to aid in maintaining level loading of Project Engineers.
Consulted with Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of New Product Development to identify product development priorities and assign project resources accordingly.
Reviewed project schedules and key milestones and provided direction to Project Engineers to deliver new products on time and within budget.
Senior Project Engineer, 1999-2001
Created project schedules and managed project activities for the development of new products in the fan and heater divisions of the corporation. Total sales of products from the two divisions was approximately $70MM.
Managed project activities for 30 � 40 new products annually.
Identified key milestone objectives and directed work to complete milestones on schedule.
Led project teams consisting of marketing, industrial design, engineering design, quality assurance and compliance.
Provided design solution input to help insure final product compliance to UL standards.
Managed development of the first space heaters with digital thermostat control.
Project Engineer, 1997-1999
Implemented project management processes for development of new products for the fan division of the corporation. Total product sales was approximately $20MM.
Worked with Engineering Manager and Vice President of Engineering to design a tool to manage project activities and key milestones.
Coordinated implementation of this tool with marketing and design teams to effectively manage project schedules and deliver products on time.
Created and managed project schedules for fan division of the corporation.
Managed the development of the first window fan with digital thermostat control.
Mold-a-Matic Corporation � Oneonta, NY 1996-1997
Design Engineer / System Administrator
Audiosears Corporation � Stamford, NY 1993-1996
Senior Documentation Specialist / System Administrator
EDUCATION
BSME (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering) 1993
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
PATENTS
6,201,351 and 6,294,874 Ceiling Fan with Light Sensitive Circuit
7,109,445 Cooking Apparatus with Electronic Recipe Display
John W. Rudolph
4769 Rapids Circle NW
Acworth, GA 30102
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering, program management and new product development leader with over 18 years of engineering experience, over 14 in project management and new product development. Over 10 years supervisory experience with rapid progression into a senior position.
Product development in the CPG industry with supplier and retailer experience in mass market, specialty, and DIY channels
Managing multiple, concurrently running projects using Gantt charts, network diagrams and Stage Gate project management techniques
Cross functional team management including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.
Process development, implementation and improvement to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
Extensive experience working with contract manufacturing operations in China and around the world
Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean tools and processes
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Freedom Church - Acworth and Kennesaw, GA - Volunteer 2012 - Present
Facilities Director May 2019 - Present
Manage maintenance activities for church building and grounds including overseeing work of contractors and volunteers for plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering and machinery and electrical servicing. Supervise all renovations and additions. Optimize schedule of activities to use available resources in the most efficient manner possible. Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs.
Connections Director May 2017 - May 2019
Systems and process development, implementation and improvement for all Connections teams (Parking, Greeters, First Time Guest, Next Steps, Security, and Ushers) to provide the best experience possible in support of the vision of Freedom Church.
Auditorium Team Coordinator January 2015 � May 2017
Recruitment, training and direction of all Security and Usher volunteers at the Kennesaw, GA campus. Also responsible for the ongoing development of policies and procedures in support of a change in location and venue.
Launch Team Member January 2015
Leadership member of a team of volunteers responsible for the launch of Freedom Church�s second campus in Kennesaw, GA. Responsible for developing operating procedures in support of all Security and Usher responsibilities and activities in a portable church setting.
Security Shift Lead October 2014 � January 2015
Scheduling and deployment of volunteers in support of security of children�s areas and auditorium during church services.
Security Guard September 2012 � Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Home Depot � Atlanta, GA 2007-2011
Director of Product Engineering
Directed a team of 26 product and packaging engineers, in the US and China, in support of sourcing and direct import activities and private brand strategies. Development of product test plans, management of product qualification testing, input to corrective action plans, product improvements, development of product performance specifications. Products represented approximately 4000 individual SKUs per year and annual retail sales of approximately $10B.
Improved product qualification testing process to help reduce product onboarding cycle time from 125 days to 65 days
Introduced new packaging requirements to reduce product damage and improve in-store appearance. Damage to toilets was reduced by 82%.
Designed and implemented a process for creating product performance specifications in support of private brand management and positioning strategies.
Development of new visual brand language documents and design manuals for private brands in support of brand strategies.
Stakeholder and Business Captain for implementation of Product Lifecycle Management software application. System consolidates activities and data from four discrete databases and provides previously unavailable documentation management and control of nearly 300,000 product related documents.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (formerly The Holmes Group) � Milford, MA 1997-2007
Director of Program Management / New Product Development, 2002-2007
Managed a team of Project Engineers to develop new products in support of the Kitchen Appliances business unit. New product introductions accounted for 25% of total sales which exceeded $300MM.
Drove implementation of Stage/Gate processes for the BU including creation of schedules, identification of key milestones and generation of project timeframes.
Assigned projects and directed activities for nine project engineers to drive development of 120�150 new products annually.
Created and managed $1MM budget for new product development activities.
Coordinated efforts with marketing and sales to ensure on time delivery of new products in support of objectives as developed with the executive team.
Qualification and selection of product suppliers in China.
Conducted year-end performance evaluations and recommended salary adjustments and promotions.
Project Manager, 2001-2002
Oversaw activities of Project Engineers developing new products in support of the Home Environment business unit. New products accounted for 20% of total sales of approximately $100MM.
Supervised project management activities for development of 70 � 80 new products annually.
Acted as liaison between marketing, sales and design teams in the United States and engineering and sourcing teams in the US, Hong Kong, and China.
Developed resource model to aid in maintaining level loading of Project Engineers.
Consulted with Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of New Product Development to identify product development priorities and assign project resources accordingly.
Reviewed project schedules and key milestones and provided direction to Project Engineers to deliver new products on time and within budget.
Senior Project Engineer, 1999-2001
Created project schedules and managed project activities for the development of new products in the fan and heater divisions of the corporation. Total sales of products from the two divisions was approximately $70MM.
Managed project activities for 30 � 40 new products annually.
Identified key milestone objectives and directed work to complete milestones on schedule.
Led project teams consisting of marketing, industrial design, engineering design, quality assurance and compliance.
Provided design solution input to help insure final product compliance to UL standards.
Managed development of the first space heaters with digital thermostat control.
Project Engineer, 1997-1999
Implemented project management processes for development of new products for the fan division of the corporation. Total product sales was approximately $20MM.
Worked with Engineering Manager and Vice President of Engineering to design a tool to manage project activities and key milestones.
Coordinated implementation of this tool with marketing and design teams to effectively manage project schedules and deliver products on time.
Created and managed project schedules for fan division of the corporation.
Managed the development of the first window fan with digital thermostat control.
Mold-a-Matic Corporation � Oneonta, NY 1996-1997
Design Engineer / System Administrator
Audiosears Corporation � Stamford, NY 1993-1996
Senior Documentation Specialist / System Administrator
EDUCATION
BSME (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering) 1993
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
PATENTS
6,201,351 and 6,294,874 Ceiling Fan with Light Sensitive Circuit
7,109,445 Cooking Apparatus with Electronic Recipe Display