Frank Schmidt

-Managing 150 employees and a turnover of $13 million, including direct supervision of Sales, Engineering, Finance, Production, Logistics, Human Resources and Quality Management -Reviewing working processes and developing and implementing improvements, eliminating waste and increasing productivity -Setting up a legal base for HR, and a performance-based salary structure -Resolving outstanding law suits with suppliers and employees -Handling full responsibility for P&L

-Managed the Wheel Aligner, Wheel Balancer, Tire Changer, Cleaning, Wheel Alignment Lifts products -Led a Product Marketing Team of 7, and a Product Development Team of 45 members -Developed and improved product portfolios and led development and marketing for Tire Changer, Wheel Alignment Lift, Cleaning, CCD and 3D Wheel Aligner, and Wheel Balancer products -Managed the worldwide training of Sales and Service staff, and the worldwide market introduction of products

-Managed the product range Wheel Alignment for the company in Germany, Sicam in Italy and FFB in France -Introduced new products and branding for the company and the automotive industry, including BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Volkswagen and Toyota

-Handled international tasks and liaised with the Allied mobile forces -Planned and organized international flights, and managed crew and passengers