Duane Linenkugel

• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
• Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.

• Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
• Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
• Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
• Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
• Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
• Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
• Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
• Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
• Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
• Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
• Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
• Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
• Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.

• Increased business opportunities by identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective clients.
• Championed innovative product offerings to stay ahead of competitors, liaising with R&D teams to bring solutions to market quickly.
• Provided strategic input during product development stages to ensure alignment with customer requirements and market demand, increasing adoption rates postlaunch.
• Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.

• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
• Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
• Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
• Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
• Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
• Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.

Battalion Logistics Officer- Primary staff officer responsible for the planning and execution of Battalion supply, services, movement, maintenance and facilities management.

Aeroweapons Platoon Leader- Supervised the training, maintenance, and combat readiness of 22 soldiers 7 AH-1E Cobra helicopters. Structured plans and employment of aviation forces during US involvement in Panama.