Steve Knier

Openfirst Accomplishments

Recruited to expand core Openfirst business from high quality variable print and imaging to full-service integrated marketing. Developed comprehensive business plan and marketing approach, and assisted in the creation of functional specifications for delivery of services. Developed a pipeline of over $70 million in prospective business in nine months

Minacs Worldwide Accomplishments

- Defined and refined focus on automotive service marketing, $6 million in 2000
- Developed the Dealer Services Group marketing consulting team as key competitive advantage
- Established Program Management group to serve as day-to-day client interface and operational coordination
- Critical member of sales team, creating the overall solution and laying foundation for operational execution
- Won major new accounts annually while growing base business volume
- Integrated employee performance metrics and feedback into individual goals and objectives, tied to performance ratings and merit increases. Individual objectives rolled up to team goals for incentive pay. Team and program goals tied into operational goals, and ultimately corporate objectives. Exceeded operational goals each year. Three key segments 1) Business performance and financial, 2) client service and quality, and 3) employee engagement and development.
- Exceeded objective of $40 million revenues in 2006, with $14 million EBITDA
- Exceeded objectives of 5% of employee time spent in development, training, and career advancement. Lowered turnover to under 25% from peak of 60% without significant change in payroll
- Negotiated contract extensions for all four major clients, securing base of business and expanding offerings

Bucyrus Accomplishments

Build marketing function to support aftermarket parts sales and maintenance services for $100 million heavy equipment line including support of distributor and maintenance centers

Lake Michigan Management Accomplishments

-Operated, managed, and developed management teams for delivery restaurants throughout Southeast Wisconsin
- Built top delivery unit in terms of revenues, profitability, and delivery performance
- Training manager provided classroom and on-the-job instruction for hundreds of prospective managers
- Joined and lead turnaround team to intervene, overhaul and set up new operational standards for struggling unit

Jefferson Davis Accomplishments

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- US Senator

- Secretary of War for Franklin Pierce

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Jefferson Davis Associates Accomplishments

-Designed and implemented research programs for clients in chemical, equipment, and agri-business sectors
- New product evaluations, customer satisfaction, and concept testing

Epley Marketing Services Accomplishments

* Designed and implemented research programs for clients in technology, heavy equipment, and agri-business sectors