1. AUGUST KALOHN
Milford, MI, 48380, (248) 207-4291, akalohn@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/adog2010/en
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Innovative, trained Tier to OEM Account Manager offering clients high energy and proactive
automotive OEM marketing and sales. Will bring substantial record of growing and
strengthening auto component sales. Often promoted. Excels in both individual contributions,
and collaborating with team members to win strategic goals. A solid Tier Automotive
Commercial Manager for Key Accounts. History of success directing Account Repair,
Competitive Analysis, Concept to PPAP commercial management. Initiated, closed career new
annual sales of more than $755,000,000. Offers clients consistent Margin Improvement. An
auto focused Marketing, Sales, CRM specialist.
• Bachelor Chemistry, Oakland University.
• Associate in Project Management,
Villanova University.
• FCC Technician class “ele2” license.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Process,
Villanova University.
• 6-yr. designer of auto chassis tooling.
• 20-yr. Tier 1 sales to OEM clients.
• Business-development, Tier to OEM
Commercial Relationship Management.
• 20-yr. quotation and sales of molding,
stamping, electronics, and tool design.
SKILLS:
• Key Account Repair and Retention.
• Cold Calling.
• Customer Relationship Management.
• Financial, Forecast.
• Marketing and Collateral Manager.
• Program Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Seasoned technical candidate to market, sell, manage automotive engineered systems, applications;
provide program management, technical presentation.
• Know factory processes, stamping, plastic molding, electronic SMT, CNC, Assy., APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA,
FEMA, and DOE.
• Automotive in-country experience in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, China,
Japan, and Korea.
• Incremental career sales exceed $755M Ann. molded, assembled, finished, sold, and launched.
• Directed sales to Global Chrysler (FCA), Ford, GM internationally, Nissan, and Toyota.
SERVICE HISTORY:
Automotive Customer Relationship Consultant, 12-2013 to Present, Private Clients:
• AlphaSights.
• Cognolink.
• GLC Group.
• Global Equities.
• GUIDEPOINT Advisors.
• Linked IN.
• Nobel Insights and Ridgetop Research.
Confidential advisor in forecasting, marketing, sales management, and systems for these clients.

2. Key Account Manager, 06/2012-10/2013, Methode Electronics Inc., Southfield, MI.
• Manager of $350 M Ann. account.
• Booked $112 mil 2017-2018 incremental sales increasing portfolio sales 32%.
• Sold IP center stack systems including video, navigation, CD/DVD players, audio AM/FM, HVAC
control head, outlets, and various electronic and switching interfaces.
• Reference: http:// www.linkedin.com/in/adog2010/ for full product descriptions.
Key Account Manager, 06/2007-06/2011, Zanini Auto Grup, Southfield, MI.
• Boosted total chassis-wheel revenue 55%, $32 mil.
• Prospected, sold $9.5 mil, and increased Chrysler business 84%.
• Opened, made new market sales in:
• Korea, $12 mil.
• China, $3.5 mil.
• Australia, $3.5 mil.
Marketing Manager, 03/2006-12/2006, Nartron Corporation, Reed City, MI.
• A specific 1099 contract to prospect, market, and communicate with future customers.
• Presented and placed prototype vehicle demos to key Vehicle and Body Executives
• Created, presented exhibits at IEEE and Traverse City Management Briefing Seminars.
Sales Director, 09/2003-02/2006, Strattec Security Company, Troy, MI.
• Implemented growth strategy delivering 32% incremental gain, $14.5 mil sales.
• Gained letters of transmittal qualifying company Juarez, MX for electronic assembly to Ford Motor
Company globally.
• Managed all sales, $55 mil Ann. to Ford Motor.
• Opened new latch and hinge markets for company sales to account.
Marketing Manager, 06/2000-07/2003, Siegel Robert, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI.
• Cold call electronic suppliers. Marketing EMI shielding. Example: metal radio housing replacement.
• See: http://www.burtontec.com/
• Opened and booked several first awards with new customers.
General Sales Manager, 5/1995–2000, The Standard Products Company, Dearborn, MI.
• Managed Ford accounts gaining 3-years straight improved margins 3% on.
• Sold 21% growth, $55.5 mil annual, three years.
• Sold and met 3% annual cost-down targets, $8 to $9.5 mil, three years.
• Directed sales staff of 10 account managers directing sales, pricing, and strategic market
development for worldwide Ford Motor, Mazda, and JOEM sales.
Key Account - Program Manager, 1990-1995, 5-years, Textron Automotive, Troy, MI.
• Sold, Program Managed 1992 Aerostar instrument panel program.
• Sold, Program Managed 1995 Windstar instrument panel program.
• Worked six months in England calling on Ford Motor Brentwood and Ford Werke GmbH.
Sales Manager, 5-years, ARDYNE, Grand Haven, MI.
• Introduced SRIM composites in auto applications.
• Sold Corvette SRIM bumper. $10 mil sales.
• Won 1990 Society Plastic Industries Best Composite application award.
Sr. Tool Designer, 6-Years, Parliament Design, Troy, MI.
Mechanical Designer of chassis components, stamping, and assembly fixtures for OEM automotive.