I'M
paul kolenda.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LEADER
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I AM A DYNAMIC AND RESULTS-ORIENTED EXECUTIVE LEADER WITH OVER 19 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION. I HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN LEADING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM MANAGEMENT. I AM ADEPT AT MANAGING MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESSES, OPTIMIZING BUDGETS, AND LAUNCHING SUCESSFUL PRODUCTS.
PROFESSIONAL
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
2 :YEARS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
YEARS: 8
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
YEARS: 19
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DESIGN
20 :YEARS
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: EXPERIENCED IN DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING STRATEGIC PLANS, MANAGING P&L’S, LEADING MID-SIZED BUSINESSES, CONTRIBUTING SIGNIFICANTLY TO ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS AND GROWTH.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES FOR INNOVATION, DESIGN STRATEGY, MARKETING, PROJECT AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS FINANCIALS.
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT: OVER 19 YEARS OF GLOBAL DESIGN MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE UTILIZING TOOLS FOR NPD, INCLUDING CAD MODELING, COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, AND OPTICAL SIMULATION.
MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE: LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL MANUFACTURING FOR PROCESSES RELATED TO MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND OPTICAL ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS.
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Experience
2019-2022
IDEAL INDUSTRIES
Director of New Product Development, R&D
Responsible for defining and supporting the organizations Research & Development long term strategic plan by driving and promoting new product development and continually improving upon and promoting existing product lines. Support and develop the strategic plan for new product ideas, market research, financial justification, marketing plans, promotion, etc. Responsible for contributing to new product design, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and strategy.
2017 - 2019
LEDIL
Engineering Manager
Leading the technical and engineering efforts for LEDiL in the Americas. Responsible for the creation and management of product design, application engineering, and quality engineering teams in USA as well as project management of custom projects for the North American market.
2016-2017
HUBBELL LIGHTING
Engineering Manager
Responsible for the overall administration and management for assigned engineering related activities for, Norlux and Thomas Research Products brands. Management and support of product development activities for new and revised products. Support of the Hubbell New Product Development (NPD) process through management of the NPD system and provide senior management with view of all projects and their related status, department and project budget reporting, ensuring that the department activities are aligned to the strategic business plan.
2014-2016
DARK HORSE INNOVATION, LLC
Co-Founder
Product design, engineering, and drafting services. Creating innovative design solutions and servicing clients from small to large projects. Provide assistance to customers looking for an extension of their engineering department, need quick drafting services to lighten internal work loads, or need someone to champion their next product innovation.
2013-2016
HUBBELL LIGHTING
Senior Project Engineer
Responsible for product design and development of LED lighting products and complimentary technologies for architectural, industrial, horticultural, transportation, and medical markets.
2005-2013
NORLUX
Project Engineer
Design of custom LED lighting solutions for OEMs in the architectural, industrial, medical, retail display, and aviation/transportation markets.
2022 - PRESENT
VOLT LIGHTING
Director of Innovation & Product Development
Leading innovation and new product development initiatives for VOLT Light. Member of executive leadership team that develops and executes the organizations strategic plan. Management and oversite of product development functions in USA and in Asia that support development of outdoor lighting hardware, software, and IoT platforms.
