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Ross
T. Erickson
2646 Kings Hwy, Louisville KY 40205 (502)
479-8076 |
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Quickly promoted
three times within the General Electric Company and chosen to launch the
E-Commerce initiative, the company's first and foremost priority. |
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Education/Licenses |
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United States Military
Academy - West Point, NY |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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United
States Army |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Additional Information |
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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 |
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