Polk Company
Industry: Home electronics company
DescriptionPolk Audio is a manufacturer of audio products best known for their home and automobile speakers. The company also produces a wide range of other audio products such as amplifiers and FM tuners. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and in 2006, was acquired by Directed Electronics. Customer service: 1 (800) 377-7655 Parent organization: DEI Holdings Inc Headquarters: Baltimore, MD Founded: 1972, Baltimore, MD CEO: James E Minarik (Sep 2006–) Founders: George Klopfer, Sandy Gross, Matthew PolkPopular productsSpeakers Motor Vehicle Electronics Marine Speakers (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Kaiser Permanente Colorado January 2015 - Present
Denver Christian Schools November 2013 - January 2015
Dex Media, Inc. June 2010 - February 2014
The Children's Hospital June 2003 - December 2009
Juice Communications 2000 - 2003
Qwest Dex 1998 - 2000
Polk 1996 - 1998
U S West Market Information Products 1996 - 1996
Cherry Creek Arts Festival 1993 - 1995
Skills
Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Demand Generation, Advertising, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing..., Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Lead Management, Public Relations, B2B Marketing, B2B, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing Automation, Eloqua, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Market Research, Online Marketing, Eloqua/Salesforce..., Collaboration, Leading Change, Cross-functional Team..., Sales/Marketing..., Content Marketing, Interpreting Big Data, Closed-Loop Reporting, Revenue Performance..., Pipeline Velocity...
Education
Northwestern University
MS
University of Virginia
BA
Platte Valley Medical Center July 2012 - Present
Platte Valley Medical Center January 2006 - July 2012
Creative Marketing Solutions 1996 - January 2007
Polk 2005 - 2005
A Weis Solution December 1995 - May 1996
UPS May 1990 - June 1995
9News 1990 - 1993
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies
University of Tennessee July 2014 - Present
Automated Benefit Services, Inc. December 2013 - March 2014
Polk December 1986 - October 2013
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Windows Server, Servers, Virtualization, VMware, SQL, DNS, Oracle, Data Center, System Administration, Hyper-V, ITIL, Unix, Databases, Windows, Enterprise Architecture, Network Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Hardware, System Deployment, Microsoft Exchange, VMware ESX, SAN, Network Security, Storage Area Networks
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 1978 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Information Systems & Business Management
Kroger June 2013 - Present
Kroger November 2007 - June 2013
Kroger June 2002 - November 2007
Polk 1996 - 2002
Quality Associates July 1988 - October 1996
Skills
Business Objects, MS Project, Microsoft Office, SDLC, MS Office Suite, Project Management, IBM Mainframe, EDI, AIX, Unix, SQL, Connect Direct, business objec, Scrum, Atlassian JIRA, Quality Center, Business Analysis, Integration, SharePoint, Software Project...
Education
Miami University 1983 — 1987
BS - Applied Science, Systems Analysis
Executive Search Partners LLC November 2002 - Present
Cybernoor Corporation April 2012 - December 2012
Great Lakes Technologies Group September 1996 - December 2002
Polk March 1993 - April 1996
Vickers March 1986 - March 1993
Hoover Universal April 1983 - March 1986
Ford Motor Company September 1969 - March 1983
Skills
Information Technology, SAP, Sales, Consulting, ERP, Program Management, Management Consulting, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Change Management, Business Process..., Business Development, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, PMO, Project Management, Business Transformation, Strategy, Executive Search, IT Strategy, Professional Services, Management, Leadership, CRM, Team Management, Enterprise Software, IT Management, Integration, Entrepreneurship, IT Service Management, Recruiting, Software Development, Networking, Business Process, Cloud Computing, Performance Management, Start-ups, Project Portfolio..., Cross-functional Team..., SaaS, PMP, SDLC, Databases
Education
University of Michigan 1970 — 1974
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Dartmouth College 1968 — 1969
ME, Computer Science
Dartmouth College 1967 — 1968
BE, Computer Science
Dartmouth College 1963 — 1967
AB, Computer Engineering
AAA Life Insurance Company November 2014 - Present
ANXeBusiness December 2013 - September 2014
Brooksource 2014 - 2014
Polk April 2011 - December 2013
Freelance Technical Writer September 2009 - March 2011
The World Bank August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Creative Writing, Delegation, Cooperative Development, Online Marketing, Management, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Visio, Writing, Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Harper Woods Notre Dame 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, College Prep
Converge Direct July 2011 - Present
Novus / Singer February 2009 - July 2011
Source Interlink (formerly Primedia) 2004 - 2009
DMA List and Database Council 1999 - 2006
Direct Brands, Inc. (formerly Bookspan, Doubleday Direct) 1997 - 2004
Polk 1994 - 1997
Skills
Customer Acquisition, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Database Marketing, Direct Mail, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Media, SEM, Affiliate Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Buying, Segmentation, Advertising, Brand Management, PPC, Media Planning, B2B Marketing, Marketing Research, Relationship Marketing, E-commerce, Web Analytics, Online Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Content Strategy, Web Marketing, Mobile Marketing, CRM
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1990 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics
Union College 1989 — 1990
Biology
Minisink Valley
Honors, Top 5%
ALG, A TrueCar Company September 2014 - Present
CallSource May 2013 - September 2014
Dealer.com June 2012 - March 2013
Polk June 2008 - June 2012
Acosta Sales & Marketing March 2008 - June 2008
Mass Connections November 2004 - March 2008
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, New Business Development, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Salesforce.com, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Sales Operations, Advertising, Social Media, Social Skills, Project Management, Brand Management, Automotive, SEO, CRM, Customer Retention, B2B, Product Management, Strategy, Training, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Analytics, Email Marketing, Sales Process, PPC, Budgets, SEM, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Pricing, Product Marketing, Business Analysis, E-commerce, Cold Calling, Selling, Mobile Marketing
Education
The Ohio State University 2000 — 2004
BA, Communication and Journalism
Fiserv 2006 - Present
Chrysler Mopar 1997 - 2006
Polk 1995 - 1997
Skills
Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Email Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Lead Generation
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing
Wayne State University
MBA, Marketing
Seamons Leadership LLC June 2015 - Present
Avant S.C. May 2014 - May 2015
RHR International LLP February 1998 - April 2014
Polk January 1993 - February 1998
Ford Motor Company January 1992 - January 1993
Wayne State University April 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Executive Development, Organizational..., Mergers, Retail, Talent Assessment, 360 Feedback, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, Talent Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Executive Assessment, Electric Utility, Nuclear, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Positions, Coaching, Organizational Design, Management, Management Development, Culture Change, Management Consulting, Leadership, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology
Education
Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center 2000 — 2004
Ph.D., Psychology
Brigham Young University 1985 — 1992
BS, MS, Psychology
Polk April 2013 - November 2013
Polk February 2010 - April 2013
Polk June 2005 - February 2010
Polk 2002 - 2005
Polk 1992 - 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Consultative Selling, Event Planning, Panel Moderator, Segmentation, Automotive, Market Research, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Management, Product Management, CRM, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Digital Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing, Market Planning, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Account Management, Analytics, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Marketing Research, Product Development, Product Launch, B2B, Customer Insight, Leadership, Business Planning, Program Management, Analysis, Salesforce.com, Online Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Acquisition
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2012
Executive Education (indep. coursework)
University of Michigan-Flint
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
FIS February 2014 - Present
3M September 2012 - October 2013
Federal APD July 2006 - September 2012
Polk City Directories May 2005 - June 2006
Equifax 2000 - 2005
Polk September 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Training, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Management, Testing, Quality Assurance, Sales, Customer Service, Analysis, Visio, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Integration, Project Management, Team Building, Windows, Call Centers, Program Management, Manufacturing, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Hands-on Training, Instructor-led Training, Training Delivery, Curriculum Development, Written & Oral..., Leadership Development, Call Center, Training and Development, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality..., Defect Tracking, Defect Life Cycle, UI Testing
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2013
Degree: Master of Education, Adult Education and Training, 3.87 GPA
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2004
Degree: Master of Business Administration, Technical Management
Madonna University 1989 — 1992
Bachelors of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Polk June 2006 - Present
Archway Marketing Services 2003 - 2006
NetStar Corp September 1996 - June 2003
Compuware 1984 - 1989
Education
Henry Ford Community College 1979 — 1982
Assc, Computer Science
Crestwood High School 1975 — 1979
Credit Acceptance February 2014 - Present
Polk June 2000 - February 2014
Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Automotive, B2B, Writing, Presentation Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Technical Writing, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Team Leadership, Creative Writing, Corporate Branding, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Marketing, Blogging, Media Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Advertising, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Lead Generation, Market Research, Online Marketing, Marketing Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, B2B Marketing, CRM, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Analytics, SEO, Communication, Management
Education
University of Kentucky
MBA, Marketing, Communications
University of Michigan
BBA, Marketing, Communications, Strategic Planning
Karmanos Cancer Institute February 2010 - Present
Compuware\Detroit Medical Center January 1997 - February 2010
Detroit Medical Center 1997 - 1999
R. L. Polk 1986 - 1997
Polk 1986 - 1996
Education
Michigan Technological University
Computer Science
Systems In Motion December 2011 - Present
Best Buy 2012 - 2012
ProQuest August 2010 - December 2011
Polk April 2010 - August 2010
Dun & Bradstreet May 2009 - December 2009
Flagstar Bank April 2006 - April 2009
ABN AMRO April 2003 - April 2006
General Electric September 2000 - October 2002
Reader's Digest November 1997 - June 2000
JSC Soft-Tec 1995 - 1996
Skills
JBoss Seam, voltDB, Wicket, JBoss, Weblogic, JPA, Spring, Solr, Nutch, JBoss Application Server, Agile Methodologies, Java Enterprise Edition, Integration, Eclipse, JSP, Web Services, Oracle, XML, EJB, Spring Framework, Databases
Education
National Research Nuclear University (former Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) 1988 — 1994
Masters, Master of Science in Electronic Engineering
Aldera, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Matrix Medical Network February 2013 - December 2014
Innovation Pavilion February 2012 - February 2013
Audax Health June 2011 - February 2012
The TriZetto Group 2004 - June 2011
FreshTrax / SageCircle 2001 - 2004
Convera / Excalibur Technologies 1999 - 2001
ICG Communications March 1998 - December 1998
Experian / Metromail / Customer Insight Company 1996 - 1998
Polk 1995 - 1996
Skills
healthcare marketing, product marketing, social media, thought leadership, product launch, startup marketing, product lifecycle..., market research, messaging, lead generation, influencer marketing, B2B marketing, industry analyst..., corporate branding, healthcare reform, Sales Enablement Tools, Corporate Branding, Market Research, Product Marketing, M&A analysis, acquisition marketing, B2B Marketing, Social Media, Messaging, content marketing, Thought Leadership, Lead Generation, Product Launch, Influencer Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Content Marketing, Start-ups, Healthcare Information..., Product Lifecycle..., Industry Analyst..., Management, Healthcare, Program Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Segmentation, Product Development, Market Planning, B2B
Education
University of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
MBA/TM, Masters in Business Administration and Masters in Tech Management
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1988
BA, Psychology
Pragmatic Marketing
IHS Automotive - Driven by Polk 2008 - Present
The Polk Company 1998 - 2008
Polk August 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Automotive, Database Marketing, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Management, Product Management, Direct Marketing, CRM, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Research, Customer Retention, Program Management, Customer Insight, Marketing, B2B, Competitive Intelligence, Account Management, Strategy, Pricing, Process Improvement, Analysis, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Product Development, Market Planning, Business Analysis, Leadership, Business Planning, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Data Mining, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Product Launch, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Management, Statistical Modeling
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1999 — 2004
Law
Eastern Michigan University 1993 — 1998
BS, Math/Statistics, Economics
IHS Automotive January 2010 - Present
Polk December 2005 - January 2010
LogicaCMG formally Great Lakes Technologies Group 1991 - 2003
Skills
Automotive, Program Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Software Development, CRM, Six Sigma, Vendor Management, SDLC, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Management, Agile Methodologies, Product Development, Analytics, Salesforce.com, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Change Management, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Integration, Process Engineering, Analysis, Team Leadership, Software Project..., PMP
Education
Davenport University 1999 — 2002
BA, Business
IHS September 2014 - Present
Polk 2001 - Present
R.L. Polk & Co. 1988 - Present
Skills
Data Warehousing, SQL, SDLC, Automotive, ITIL, Data Modeling, PL/SQL, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, ETL, Business Analysis, COBOL, Data Analysis, Databases, Program Management, Six Sigma, Visio, Oracle, CRM, Integration, Analytics, IT Management, IT Strategy, Database Design, Process Improvement, Software Project..., Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Disaster Recovery, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, SharePoint, PMP
Education
Aquinas College 1984 — 1988
Aquinas College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Aquent, Inc October 2009 - Present
Knowledge and Action, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Aquent, Inc 2009 - 2010
CreateMoreClicks.com 2009 - 2009
infoLAB, Inc June 1998 - August 2008
Phoenix Group January 1995 - December 1997
Minacs (Phoenix Group) 1995 - 1997
Phoenix Group 1995 - 1997
Polk October 1987 - August 1992
R. L. Polk 1987 - 1992
Education
Florida State University 1984 — 1986
MS, Motor Behavior
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
BS, Psychology and History
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan September 2011 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan October 2001 - September 2011
RL Polk 1989 - 2001
R L Polk 1989 - 2001
R.L. Polk 1989 - 2001
Polk 1989 - 2001
R.L. Polk & Co 1989 - 2001
RL Polk & Co 1989 - 2001
RL Polk 1989 - 2001
Skills
SDLC, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, PMO, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Data Warehousing, IT Strategy, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., Integration, Program Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Business Process, Analytics, Systems Analysis, IT Management, Agile Methodologies, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, SharePoint, Business Requirements, Resource Management, ETL, SOA, User Acceptance Testing
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1982 — 1987
BS, Mathematics / Computer Science
Lawrence Technological University
Mathematics and Computer Science
Fifth Third Bank July 2002 - Present
R.L.Polk Company July 1998 - June 2002
RL Polk 1998 - 2002
Equifax, (formerly The Polk Company) 1999 - 2001
Polk 1998 - 2001
ADVO January 1992 - June 1998
PepsiCo July 1978 - April 1990
PEPSICO – PEPSI COLA COMPANY 1977 - 1990
Skills
Small Business Lending, Credit, Direct Mail, Loans, Mortgage Lending, Commercial Lending, Crisis Communications, Banking, Cross Selling, Underwriting, Mortgage Banking, Portfolio Management, Sales, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Sales Management, Credit Analysis, Lines Of Credit, Strategic Planning, Retail Banking, Treasury Management, Loan Origination, FHA, Corporate Events, Residential Mortgages, Marketing Communications, Commercial Banking, Deposits, Refinance, Consumer Lending, Branch Management, Relationship Management, Leadership, Credit Cards, Retirement Planning, Cash Management, Financial Services, VA loans, Executive Management, Risk Management, Customer Retention, USDA, Construction Loans, Small Business, Finance, Investments, Wealth Management, Series 7, Commercial Mortgages, Strategic Financial...
Education
Mercyhurst University 1970 — 1974
BA, Law Enforcement
Polk January 2013 - Present
RL Polk September 2010 - Present
Goldfish Swim School November 2011 - Present
Bizdom U September 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Entrepreneurship
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Economics
Global LT January 2013 - Present
Henry Ford Community College October 2008 - Present
Oakland Community College September 2009 - May 2011
Polk May 1985 - October 2005
Skills
Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Adult Education, Teaching, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, College Teaching, University Teaching, Student Affairs, Data Analysis, Distance Learning, Instructional Technology, ESL, Staff Development, Technical Writing, Educational Technology, Statistics, Qualitative Research
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other LAnguages)
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1993 — 1999
B.A., Economics
The Children's Center of Wayne County (Detroit) August 2012 - Present
Self-directed 2011 - 2012
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County July 2008 - March 2011
Southfield Human Services Department 2007 - 2008
General Development Co September 2005 - November 2006
Palace Sports & Entertainment September 2004 - August 2005
Polk 2000 - 2003
R.L. Polk 1997 - 2000
Skills
Trainer, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Employee Relations, Account Management, Talent Management, Resume Writing, Case Managment, Team Building, Leadership, Teaching, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Mental Health, Child Development, Motivational..., Therapists, Program Development, CBT, Mental Health Counseling, Anger Management, Treatment, Employee Training
Education
Wayne State University 1997 — 2002
Masters, Counseling
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelors, Merchandising Management
R L Polk Contract Specialist-Senior ParalegalIHS Automotive - Driven by Polk2014 - Present
Polk 2009 - Present
IHS 2009 - Present
Skills
Due Diligence, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Mergers, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Legal Compliance, Restructuring, Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Madonna University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Paralegal-Business
Towels Totes & Things June 2013 - Present
Polk October 2010 - May 2013
Magna International February 2008 - October 2010
Rehmann January 2002 - February 2008
Skills
Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping
Education
Methodist College 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting
Spectrum Health April 2015 - Present
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital September 2013 - Present
Beaumont Health System December 2008 - October 2013
Polk May 2011 - September 2013
Beaumont Health System September 2006 - December 2008
Skills
ACLS, BLS, Mental Health First Aid, Data Analyst, Epic Systems
Education
Lake Superior State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Epic November 2014 - Present
Polk May 2013 - October 2013
TARDEC June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
F#, SQL, Java, Oracle, Robotics, Software Engineering, C#, C++, ROS, .NET, Oracle BI EE, Data Analysis, CUDA, WPF, Cache Object Script
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science