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Peter DeGraaf

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Work Experience

Milestone Church

Director of Marketing & Communications
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May 2018 - Current

Parker Aerospace

Division Marketing Rep
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Jul 2015 - May 2018

Spearheading engagement, innovation and information-based decisions across the division by crafting and deploying key strategies for internal and external branding, product marketing, market analysis, and business planning, to drive clear strategic vision and hone long-term forecasts.

Navistar, Inc

Manager, Global Private Label Business
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Led Navistar Parts' private label business and Fleetrite Parts brand globally with ultimate responsibility for the success of the business, including marketing and product strategies, P&L accountability, financial planning and direct report management. Managing a team of highly skilled Global Product Managers by establishing a clear strategic direction to drive growth to meet and exceed PBT goals for the critical $120m+ portfolio.

Navistar, Inc

Product Manager - Lubricants, Fluids & Petrochemicals
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

Managed $71m revenue pure commodity product desk by owning complete product strategy and P&L responsibility. Restructured the product portfolio and crafted new go-to-market strategies to achieve long term revenue growth.

Navistar, Inc

Product Manager - Private Label Parts
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May 2014 - Sep 2014

Co-managed successful $100m Fleetrite private label parts brand by owning all aspects of the product portfolio including profitability, inventory, market share, brand strategy, life-cycle management, and the total marketing package to manage RONA and PBT goals.

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Business Unit Marketing Manager - Powered Systems
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

Promoted to new management role focused on marketing, forecasting and pricing strategies, as well as budget management for diverse business unit. Built group marketing strategies from ground up to leverage competitive advantages and emerging technology, and align with market trends and needs. Performed trend, market and economic analyses to advise senior management team on sales and forecast trends, what-if strategy options, and market development opportunities.

SAF-HOLLAND

Supply Crisis Manager
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

Handpicked by executive management as crisis manager for Special Assignment on-location in Dallas, TX to lead global corporation through supply crisis, spearheading all global inbound and outbound supply strategies for North American facilities. Conquered rapidly changing, high pressure and high visibility environments to develop and present strategic plans and what-if scenarios to corporate management board.

SAF-HOLLAND

Marketing Consultant
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2011

Worked with key international stakeholders to craft new and innovative service and marketing assets to drive sales team engagement and revenue growth.

deGraphic Media

Founder
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May 2004 - Jan 2011

Delivered pro bono design, illustration, marketing, and advertising consulting for local nonprofit organizations for increased awareness, donor engagement and market development

Education

Grand Valley State University

BBA Business Marketing
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2005 - 2009

Kendall College of Art and Design

Graphic Design
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2006 - 2007