LCDR Jeff Daudert USN(Ret)
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Retired Naval Officer and seasoned executive with a track record of driving growth and innovation at Nextek Power Systems. Masterful in strategic visioning and inspirational leadership, adept at forging partnerships and enhancing operational excellence. Demonstrated success in boosting sales and efficiency, leveraging both hard skills in innovation management and soft skills in stakeholder management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Business Development
Amatis Controls
Detroit, MI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with sales and design teams to establish project road maps.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress and develop action plans for achieving objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with external parties on behalf of the organization.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
CEO
Nextek Power Systems
Detroit, MI
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
Senior Advisor, Defense and Energy
LkM Solutions
Detroit, MI
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Facilitated team meetings focused on identifying solutions to complex business issues.
- Advised clients on best practices for achieving their goals within budget constraints.
- Coordinated implementation of new technological tools to improve data gathering and trend tracking.
- Drafted proposals outlining potential solutions for addressing customer needs.
- Managed projects related to improving processes associated with delivering services or products.
CEO
Tack Energy Group
Sterling Heights, MI
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
Education
Naval Surface Warfare Officer School
Newport, RI01-2005
Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01-2003
Leadership And Management Course Work
Harvard Business School
Skills
- Inspirational leadership
- Executive presence
- Innovation management
- Operational excellence
- Effective decision making
- Strategic visioning
- Stakeholder management
- Adaptable and flexible
Affiliations
- Passionate sailor, won the Lake Erie Solo challange in 2024
- Avid outdoorsman, mountian biking, ATV adventures and more.
Certification
- DoD Top Secret (SCI) clearance (2015)
Timeline
Head of Business Development
Amatis Controls
01.2024 - 12.2024
CEO
Nextek Power Systems
10.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Advisor, Defense and Energy
LkM Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2019
CEO
Tack Energy Group
01.2014 - 10.2019
Naval Surface Warfare Officer School
Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Leadership And Management Course Work
Harvard Business School