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Sidney Locke

Vice President at Sage Automotive Interiors

Greenville, South Carolina

Overview

Work Experience

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Sage Automotive Interiors

  • Global Vice President - HR, Purchasing and Communication

    2024 - Current

  • Vice President of Human Resources and Communication

    2020 - 2024

  • Director of Strategic Marketing and Communication

    2015 - 2020

    Responsible for the YES Essentials® family of performance automotive interior products as well as corporate communication, social media, and community connections.

  • Business Manager

    2009 - 2015

    Responsible for Sage Automotive Interiors business with Honda as well as corporate brand management and related brands including YES Essentials.

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VentureSouth

  • Member

    2018 - 2024

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Milliken & Company

  • Market Manager

    2007 - 2009

    Involved in brand building and marketing of new technology introductions for the Automotive industry.

  • Business Development Manager

    2007 - 2009

    Worked to continue promotion of technologically advanced products in the automotive industry. In particular, worked with a team to support the YES Essentials® family of products. The YES Essentials line was successfully placed in 17 different vehicles and earned in excess of $20 million in annual revenues for Milliken. Advanced Development Manager Developed a branded product (YES Essentials) for automotive interiors as part of a business, marketing and technical team. Served in sales roles to promote product benefits and win placements with a major OEM. Led a Six Sigma team in the scale up and implementation of the product technology in manufacturing locations.

  • Six Sigma Black Belt

    2003 - 2007

    Scaled up successful new product introduction to the automotive industry. Trained in DMAIC and DFSS methods.

  • Research Engineer

    2001 - 2003

    Joined teams of researchers focused on generation of new technology acting as a liaison between manufacturing, research and business units. New technology ideas from the teams led to several successful new product launches into business operations. Awarded 1 patent.

  • Process and Production Manager

    1998 - 2001

    Responsible for process improvement and production output for a 7 day per week manufacturing area. Managed 30 to 50 machine operators.

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