Gene Schilling
2529 Alexis Road
Windsor, Ontario
N8W 3Z6
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Contact Info:-(email- (mobile)
Director of Business Development
Reko International, Windsor, Ontario
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. In collaboration with the steering
committee and business leads, responsible for developing and executing all
strategic planning, market development, market research, diversification strategy
and marketing communications for both the parent company and three wholly
owned business groups.
2003 - 2018
Director of Marketing
Cosma International (Magna), Troy, Michigan
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Responsible for
all external marketing communications including print materials, company
website, trade shows, media & PR, presentation materials, photo/video, etc.
Also responsible for market research activities including industry and trends
analysis, competitor analysis, M&A analysis, and strategic product planning.
Managed four direct reports including a graphic designer, a marketing
coordinator, a business development analyst and a marketing intern.
1996 - 2003
Account Manager
Cosma International (Magna), Troy, Michigan
Reporting to the Director of Sales. Responsible for growing, defending and
managing production accounts worth approx. $300 million supplied to Ford Motor
Co. and General Motors. Duties include the development of new business
opportunities, customer presentations, pricing negotiations, coordinate
communications between the customer and internal divisions, providing any
support required to achieve greater profitability.
1992 - 1996
Sales and Engineering Coordinator
Maple Stamping, Division of Cosma International (Magna), Concord, ON and
Deco Automotive, Division of Cosma International (Magna), Rexdale, ON
Reporting to the General Manager. Duties include various program management
activities such as representing the company at customer launch meetings,
coordinating engineering changes, customer and supplier communications,
managing prototype programs, sales admin., cost tracking, business planning,
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Work Experience (cont’d)
1991
Distribution & Product Planning Assistant
Lexus Canada, A Division of Toyota Canada Inc., Scarborough, ON
Duties include vehicle forecasting and dealer allocation, market studies,
compiling and analyzing customer surveys, monthly sales reporting, coordinating
management presentations. (co-op work term: Sept. - Dec. 1991)
1990 - 1991
Research Assistant
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Toronto, ON
Part of the consulting team, worked on several major research projects,
conducted field interviews, market analysis & forecasting, editing and layout of
company newsletter. (co-op work terms: May - Aug. 1990, Jan. to Apr. 1991)
Education
1988 - 1992
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (with Co-operative Option)
1983 - 1988
St. Mary's College, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Awards & Scholarships
1997
Magna Sales Award For Outstanding Cost Recovery
1987
Rotary Youth Exchange Student to New Zealand
Selected from group of 20 applicants to spend my Grade 12 year living with three
host families while attending local high school.
Business Skills
Computer Skills
Proficient in working with various business, graphics, and video software
packages including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, etc.
Professional Level Photography and Video Skills
Pro level Canon photo and video gear.
Published in national newspapers and magazines.
Specialize in live performance, portraits, event, interviews, corporate, product,
and editorial material.
References Available Upon Request
