Dan Collins has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Dan started their career at USG Corporation, where they held various roles such as Sales Representative and Wallboard Product Manager. During their time at USG, they demonstrated strong marketing and sales skills, including implementing a price improvement strategy and launching new products. Dan also worked as a District Sales Manager in Chicago, where they successfully grew market share and developed marketing partnerships.
In 2011, Collins moved on to Fortune Brands Innovations, where they worked as a Director of National Accounts for five years before being promoted to Director of Sales - National Accounts and Canada. In this role, they managed a high-performing team and was responsible for developing country strategy, growing sales, and managing the sales team in Canada. Most recently, Collins served as the Sales Vice President, National Accounts at Fortune Brands Innovations.
In addition to their corporate experience, Dan Collins also worked as a Professor Adjunct at Oak Point University starting in 2018.
Overall, Collins has a solid background in sales, marketing, and leadership, with a focus on driving growth and exceeding goals in the building materials industry.
Dan Collins obtained an MBA in Marketing and Business Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, completing their studies from 1999 to 2002. Dan also holds a degree in Finance, obtained from Northern Illinois University from 1991 to 1995. In addition to their formal education, Dan Collins has completed several certifications, including "Advice for Leaders During a Crisis," "Field Sales," "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself," "Time Management: Working from Home," "Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook," "Learning Evernote for Windows," and "Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators."
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