Daniel Cortez
Global Head Of Applications And Brand Experience
Munster,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with 20 years of experience in manufacturing excellence. Currently overseeing the global presales divisions across Bystronic’s full product portfolio for this industry-leading technology manufacturer. Skilled in managing 17 international locations with a dual emphasis on product innovation and team development to drive brand experience and strategic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Applications and Experience Centers
Bystronic Inc
05.2020 - Current
- Responsible for standardizing and managing operations across 17 facilities to maximize opportunity-to-sale conversion rate.
- Increased global sales conversion rates over regional base lines 75%-125% with the development and implementation of conceptual selling and standardized play books.
- Develop global and regional market strategies.
- Reporting to CEO on research and development efforts.
- Led the most financially successful special project team in the organization's history, recovering over $60 million in revenue capacity and achieving significant quality improvements across multiple products and market segments.
- Responsible for the organization digitalization of quote to cash.
North American Applications Manager
McMachinery/Mitsubishi Corporation
02.2008 - 05.2020
- Maintained global governance of 6 facilities.
- Responsible for the development and strategic implementation of sales playbooks.
- Onboarding and sales strategy education of new dealers and direct sales team.
- Accountable for regional marketing strategy and content.
- Achieved record opportunity-to-sale conversion of 60% across product portfolio.
- Creator of regional internship program with 95% retention rate.
Production Supervisor
Hadady Corporation
04.2005 - 02.2008
- Responsible for end to end production management
- Inclusive to: CMM machines, various lasers, press brakes, milling and automated machining centers. (Okuma, Toyota)
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
Process Improvement/Six Sigma Variation - Process Quality Engineering
Bystronic AG
Switzerland 06.2023 - 06.2024
Certificate - Leadership Development
Bystronic AG
Switzerland 05.2001 -
Certificate - Leadership Development
Purdue University
Hammond 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Process Improvement
Process Development
Market Strategy and Implementations
Team Management
Strong Written and Verbal Communication
Industry Related Software: Solidworks, Cad/Cam Etc
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Business Management Platforms : Excel, Power Point, Word
Timeline
Process Improvement/Six Sigma Variation - Process Quality Engineering
Bystronic AG
06.2023 - 06.2024
Global Head of Applications and Experience Centers
Bystronic Inc
05.2020 - Current
North American Applications Manager
McMachinery/Mitsubishi Corporation
02.2008 - 05.2020
Production Supervisor
Hadady Corporation
04.2005 - 02.2008
Certificate - Leadership Development
Bystronic AG
05.2001 -
Certificate - Leadership Development
Purdue University
05.2001 -
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