Erich K. Fouch

4598 Palmer Road

Columbus, OH 43058

(614) 598-8969

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Respected for Multi-national Competitive Intelligence

Business leader with expertise in strategy, marketing, competitive analysis, and forecasting. Able to use communication skills to lead teams to exceed company objectives. Reliable and diplomatic with an ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations. Willing to travel and accept new challenges to help company meet all objectives.  Key areas of expertise:

QUALIFICATIONS IN ACTION

PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR

2002 - 2004

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

1992 - 2002

Thanor Group, Columbus, OH

Hired as VP to manage five global companies in the industrial equipment international market. Was promoted to position as Presidential Advisor because of expertise and job performance. Handled all budget functions, and profit and loss accountability. Drove marketing initiatives and formulated winning strategies.

·    Led and mentored the sales team to ensure objectives were understand and met. 

·    Executed effective presentations for multi-million dollar accounts.

·    Used excellent leadership ability to double revenues

·    Led expansion into the Russian market.

VICE PRESIDENT SALES & MARKETING, Dealer Operations

1989 - 1992

CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER

1981 - 1989

Freightliner of Ohio

Aggressively recruited to lead the midwest division of international automaker. Responsible for all marketing plans and execution, partnerships, alliances, business development and market research.

·    Realized a profit increase of 300% due to succesful leadership.

·    Designated as company representative for important shareholders' meetings and media relations. 

·    Positioned Freightliner to secure a lucrative contract as an exclusive supplier for Ryder.

·    Prepared monthly reports for the head corporate office.

EARLIER CAREER EXPERIENCE

Retained as Research Associate for Henniger Bergstrom an international leader in marketing information.

TECHNOLOGY

Word, Excel, Access, Proprietary Sales software, Email and Internet Research.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Current:

Ohio Motor Coach Association

Past:

Ohio Trucking Association (VP of Executive Committee)

Ohio Urban Transit Association

American Bus Association

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Attend annual industry trade-shows to stay abreast of market trends and current technology.