Jarad Cranston
LinkedIn Profile
Record of success in global business development, strategic planning, R&D oversight, team building, trade finance, and relationship building. Results-driven enterprise manager with proven ability to motivate and inspire teams, manage key projects and consistently meet revenue and growth goals. Broad global and multicultural experience; expertise in building and managing international business relationships.
Career Achievements
  • Managed $550 million project that drove Japanese sales volume and regional infrastructure growth.
  • Led negotiations with major international contractors, national oil companies, and multilateral government agencies.
  • Developed customer-driven marketing strategies that improved profits 30% in a weak market.
  • Achieved an average annual growth rate of 16% (compared to average industry growth of 3%) and grew market share from 32% to 47%.
Competencies
Startup Management
Financial Planning
Partnership Development
Global Distribution
Product Development
Strategic Planning
Contract Negotiation
Risk Analysis
 
Applications
MS Project
MS Office Suite
PeopleSoft
SalesForce.com
Experience Highlights
ABC CORPORATION Tucalo, Oregon
Director of Global Business (2006-Present)
Managed $200 million global business operations (manufacturing, R&D, product development, technical support, sales, marketing) in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the US. Developed business plans, pricing strategies, sales programs, and marketing initiatives.

Manager – International Business Development (2004-2006)
Led international business development efforts. Managed the development of trade and project finance support; functioned as liaison to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank.

Regional Manager Distribution (1999-2004)
Directed regional planning, scheduling, and analysis to support global product distribution. Negotiated and developed commercial supply and offtake agreements with national companies and multi-corporation consortiums for production facilities around the world.

Supply Operations Planner / Analyst (1997-1999)
Member of corporate supply and distribution team. Held positions of increasing responsibility in supply and logistics planning to support operations in the U.S., Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.

Design and Project Engineer (1993-1997)
Supervised engineers, managed engineering projects, and oversaw equipment and material procurement. Managed new construction projects, plant engineering maintenance, and shutdown activities.

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Worcester, Massachusetts
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (1992)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Project Management Training
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Project and Trade Finance / Euromoney Institute
  • Management Leadership
  • Quality Training
  • Leadership Training Institute
E-mail jarad@cranston7.com
Phone 555-555-5555