Ross T. Erickson
2646 Kings Hwy, Louisville KY 40205  (502) 479-8076
Summary
Quickly promoted three times within the General Electric Company and chosen to launch the E-Commerce initiative, the company's first and foremost priority.
Education/Licenses
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United States Military Academy - West Point, NY
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (3.3 GPA/4.0), 1995
Patriot League All Academic Team, Varsity Soccer
Dean's List - Every Semester
New York State Intern Engineer
Experience
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E-Commerce Market Development Manager - June 1999 - Present

- Successfully launched GECustomerNet, GE's improved business-to-business Internet vehicle.
- Consulted company's dealer and builder base to appropriately utilize GECustomerNet, enabling them to better manage their businesses.
- Instrumental in launching GE's business development opportunity, HomeAppliances.com, a game-changer in the appliance industry.  Managed relationship with web-site developer, JGSullivan Interactive, Inc.
- Promoted additional E-Commerce tools, such as BuildNet, GEBuilder.com and ImproveNet.
- Liaison between GE Appliance's corporate headquarters and the field sales managers.
- Direct Report to Vice President, E-Commerce.

Design Team Leader - May 1999 - June 1999

- Promoted to the position of Design Team Leader responsible for the 2000 Model Year Side-by-Side Refrigerator.
- Managed team of 8 engineers and a $10 million budget through the scoping, design and feasibility phases of the program within the New Program Introduction process.
- Worked alongside the Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing and Technology organizations to ensure the program would meet the required customer cues, design guidance and manufacturing constraints.
- Designed projects within the program to Six Sigma standards.

Block Change Leader - November 1998 - May 1999

- Promoted to Block Change Leader, responsible for the program management and execution on 12 different projects to support Product Cost Take Out for the Side-by-Side Refrigerator.
- Ensured projects implemented on time and below scoped cost while delivering the committed savings.
Managed productivity projects valued at over $8 million in savings.
- Coordinated with Manufacturing Quality, Materials, Scheduling, and Production teams to ensure smooth transition to the new refrigerator lines.

Lead Design Engineer - April 1998 - November 1998

- Responsible for implementing Product Cost Take Out projects on Side-by-Side Refrigerators.
- Earned Six Sigma qualification through the completion of projects and certification exam.
- Successfully implemented four design projects saving the company in excess of $250 thousand.
- Served on Features and Appearance team responsible for generating new ideas for cost-saving projects and new model programs.
- Mentored numerous Junior Military Officers as they transitioned into the General Electric Company.

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Construction Management/Operations Officer - July 1997 - April 1998

- Coordinated troop construction projects with the Installation Staff and Director of Public Works for Fort Riley, a military installation with a population of over 30,000.
- Responsible for all operations within an 1800 soldier engineer group comprised of fifteen diverse organizations.  Assigned and tracked missions in support of Fort Riley and local communities.

Senior Platoon Leader - June 1995 - July 1997

- Responsible for the training, discipline and development of 8 Non-Commissioned Officers, 21 soldiers and the maintenance, management and safe operation of 39 pieces of engineer equipment, valued at over $2.4 million. 
- As part of the Joint Task Force Six, planned and executed the construction of 6+ kilometers of road through the Otay Mesa Mountains in Southern California.  Led 44 soldiers from two separate units in a joint military construction project working with Air Force, Marines, Army Reserve and National Guard units.
- Led 17 soldiers to first successful defensive operation at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California.

Additional Information
Medals & Awards:  Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon
Languages:  Some knowledge of written/spoken Russian and Spanish
Community Service:  Participated in GE ELFUN society charitable events; Foster family and volunteer for Golden Retriever Rescue and Needy Dogs
Computer Skills:  HTML, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD