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Cortlandt
Minnich
Product Developer, Innovator, Inventor
Resume, CV, Qualifications
PORTFOLIO
A SAMPLING OF MY PRODUCTS
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Experience
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2015-present
PIZZA-PORTA
INVENTOR/FOUNDER
Applied lean startup principles to launch a grilling accessory that converts a Big Green Egg or other kamado grill into a wood-fired pizza oven
2016-present
CAMANDER
CONSULTANT
Advise clients and provide business startup services for lean startup. Conduct market analysis and pricing methods
2015-2019
MOVES THE NEEDLE
HEAD OF GROWTH
Build business through lead management, prospecting, communication, outreach and community building
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CONSULTANT/COACH
Work with corporate teams to reignite an innovative spirit. Introduce lean innovation tools for tangible and digital product development.
2006-2015
INVISTA
TECGEN
MARKETING AND SALES OPERATION
Prepared the market due diligence for acquisition and then integrated the sales and marketing functions of this startup.
PARAFRICTA
VENTURE LEADER
Launched a new venture to investigate the market opportunity for Koch Industries in medical textiles. Developed business plan, recruited a team, and commercialized a novel class-1 medical device.
INVISTA AUTO MATERIALS BUSINESS
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Developed business intelligence models, pricing approaches, economic analysis, market research, and competitive analysis.
STAINMASTER BRAND
LICENSING DIRECTOR
Launched Stainmaster Paint licensing program. Pioneered licensing structure within INVISTA.
2003-2006
GIANT INTERNATIONAL
VP SALES AND MARKETING
Led the Marketing, Sales, New product Development, and New Business Development functions at this startup. Developed and launched 2-way radios, MP3 players, XM radios, and the first WiFi MP3 player.
1999-2003
MOTOROLA
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Headed the cordless telephone launch and business operations. Prior roles included product development and marketing of FRS and restaurant/retail business radios.
EARLY CAREER
TOTO Marketing Strategy Manager
HONDA Marketing Research Manager
HYUNDAI - District Sales Manager