Eric Walker
***** ******* ******** ***** • Granger, IN 46530 • actazp@r.postjobfree.com • 574-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven engineer and manager with expertise in sales and business development efforts
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
Unique leadership, team building, and time management proficiencies developed as a Division I student athlete
Rigorous academic background in engineering and sciences
EXPERIENCE:
F Cubed, LLC South Bend IN
F Cubed, LLC is a biotech start up company that is revolutionizing the way medical, environmental, and food safety companies are able to use DNA analysis methods to rapidly identify bacteria and pathogens.
Engineering Sales Manager February 2015- Present
Developed the go-to-market strategy for our first core product- NESDEP IU
Grew a prospective customer base from inception to +40 major global companies
Secured and lead in-person meetings at BP, Shell, Chevron, and numerous other oil and medical organizations
Presented technical sales pitches to executive level management and research teams
Designed field trial protocols for interested customers to validate the technology
Organized and hosted hospitality at trade shows to introduce the company to medical and oil industries
Built a CRM database (Salesforce) to track the sales and market efforts, manage sales agents, and optimize the overall sales funnel
Managed a team of sales and marketing employees
Reported directly to the CEO
Clinical Trial and Engineering Manager August 2014-February 2015
Authored protocols and case report forms necessary for executing FDA clinical trials
Negotiated contacts and budgets with hospital’s research staff for FDA clinical trials
Owned client relationships and managed requests and communications between customers and internal R&D teams
Reported directly to the CEO
Intern May 2013-August 2013
Worked on daily research and development tasks in order to complete product development
Performed data input and analysis
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA August 2012-2014
Organic Synthesis Lab
One of two undergraduates supporting research conducted by Dr. Xinyu Liu
Worked independently to accomplish administrative tasks and different in-lab syntheses weekly
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA July 2010 -2014
Student Athlete for Men’s Soccer
Satisfied the strenuous qualifications of both Division I athletics (20+ hours a week) and full time student in the Swanson School of Engineering
Maximized my academic potential through building leadership and life management skills by participating in numerous programs and clinics offered by the athletic department
EDUCATION:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Graduated: August 2014
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Minor: Chemistry
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
General Chemistry 1 & 2 Integrated Physics for Engineers 1 & 2 Differential Equations
Calculus 1, 2, & 3 Foundations of Chemical Engineering Process Organic Chemistry
Engineering Analysis Biology Thermodynamics
Transport Phenomena Biochemistry SYMS ENGR: Dynamics & Modeling
** Adept at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Mat-Lab and PowerPoint
ACTIVITIES/ LEADERSHIP/AWARDS:
University of Pittsburgh, Athletic Department, Pittsburgh, PA August 2012-2014
Athletic Director Scholarship
Received Scholarship for outstanding character, commitment, and leadership
University of Pittsburgh, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Pittsburgh, PA August 2010-2014 FCA Leader
Helped organize and structure meeting times and places
Promote participation and membership through outreach to other athletes
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA August 2011-2014
Panther Game Plan Leader
Elected by coach to participate in ongoing programs to develop leadership and team building skills
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
WPIAL Sports Committee- Helped and organized high school student athletes through a leadership/sportsmanship summit
Panther PAWS- Informed youth of importance of education, positive decision making, and living health life styles
Futbol Para Los Ninos- Motivated youth to improve their health and fitness through the passion of soccer
FCA Christmas Box- Gathered donations and assembled over 50 Christmas boxes for Haiti orphanage
Leadership Discussion- Met with students to talk about the importance of commitment, character, and confidence
Relay For Life- Helped raise money benefiting the American Cancer Society through Colleges Against Cancer Club