Ken Davenport
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Ken Davenport is from Hammond, Wisconsin, United States. Ken works in the following industries: "Higher Education", "Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering", and "Biotechnology". Ken is currently Senior Technical Manager, Product Engineering at 3M Separation and Purification Sciences Division, located in St Paul, Minnesota, United States. In Ken's previous role as a Product Development Manager at 3M Food Safety, Ken worked in until Sep 2020. Prior to joining 3M Food Safety, Ken was a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at 3M and held the position of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at St. Paul, MN. Prior to that, Ken was a Global Technical Services Specialist at 3M - Microbiology Division, based in St. Paul, MM from Apr 2007 to Jun 2010. Ken started working as Vice President, Technical Services at Biotrace International Inc. in Muncie, IN in Oct 2003. From Jul 2001 to Oct 2003, Ken was Technical Support Manager at Biotrace Ltd, based in Cincinnati, Ohio Area. Prior to that, Ken was a Adjunct Professor at Texas Lutheran University, based in Seguin, TX from Jun 2001 to Jun 2001. Ken started working as Director Of R&D at Quality Bioresources Inc. in Seguin, TX in May 1998.
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Used Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve performance, optimize processes, and realize cost savings - doubled annual cost savings over two-year period - mentored green belt leaders - led product portfolio optimization efforts: pricing, SKU rationalization, source of supply, etc. - coordinated/prioritized global project hoppers across multiple facilities and limited resources
Following acquisition of Biotrace by 3M, I played a critical role in the integration of the team, technology, and product/service portfolio in a fast-paced, high-performance environment - product, competition, and sales training across multiple products, continents, and cultures - real-time support for technical sales, manufacturing, logistics, and regulatory - direct support for marketing, product positioning, and support documentation
Led technical service/support for the Western Hemisphere for fast-growing biotech corporation traded on the London Stock Exchange. - Created regional service center - Built and led high functioning, customer-focused team. - Developed and implemented pricing and policy for instrument repair services. - Created and delivered effective training for technical sales. competitive intelligence, and customers. - Contibuted to strategic planning, new product introduction, talent management, and multiple acquisitions/integrations
Primary responsibilities were technical sales and technical support. - Met and exceeded sales targets - Worked with Sales&Marketing VP to develop the Industrial & Environmental (I&E) Market for Biotrace Rapid Microbiology Products - Provided technical support to customers - Developed marketing materials, journal publications, case histories, and application notes to support sales - Developed actionable competitive assessment
Took advantage of an opportunity to teach a summer course in nutrition. - adapted curriculum and developed engaging lectures - created learning objectives and measurement tools - set up team-based projects to apply classroom learning to real world decisions
Primary responsibilities were business development and new product introductions. - created e-commerce website, advertising, and direct mail strategy to broaden customer base - developed pricing and positioning for contract lyophilization, antibody production, and packaging - managed technical aspects of antibody production facility, animal advisory board, and serum collection/purification - developed custom lyophilization cycles for new business - supervised dehydrated media production and packaging