Ruben Edwards

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Weston, FL, 33326 sjifaa@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY Experienced mechanical project engineer with technical and business development skills domestically and internationally looking to contribute to a leading, fast-moving company identifying new opportunities.

EDUCATION Florida International University Miami, FL

Master of Business Administration Expected 2012

CFA Institute 2012 Level I Candidate ID 6653862

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR

Master of Engineering Management June 2008

GPA: 3.70

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR

BS in Mechanical Engineering January 2003

Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) NCEES

EXPERIENCE Transformer Protector Corporation Humble, TX

TPC manufactures and sells the Transformer Protector which avoids

explosions and fires in electrical substations and power plants

Jul 2008 – Apr 2010 Business Development Manager

Responsible for increasing sales, engineering specifications, and

accounts in North and Central American power sectors

• Proactively generated over 90 leads by identifying, justifying, and obtaining budget from President to attend industry events

• Organized planned and systematic new customer technical visits

• In charge of penetrating Central America resulting in a 300% increase in sales from 2008 to 2009

• Responsible for $1.2 million in sales for 2009 (100% of 2008)

• Managed, motivated and provided technical training and sales direction to 7 representatives in North and Central America

• Carried out 'lunch and learn' seminars to introduce the product’s range and applications with discipline engineering designers

• Achieved the 1st specification of the product in Canada for the protection of the transformers in the City of Alberta

• Booked $6.1 million of sales for 2010 and created commercial proposals with domestic and international currencies

AMGEN Manufacturing Ltd. Juncos, PR

AMGEN is human therapeutics manufacturing company

Aug 2005 – Jul 2007

Project Engineer

Responsible for project management and improvement of operations

Efficiency for the Reliability and Supply Chain Departments

• Performed the critical spare parts analysis of the mechanical systems of a waste water treatment plant

• Authored standard operating procedures for compliance with cGMP for FDA audits of Supply Chain Management

• Implemented Failure Mode and Effect Criticality Analysis in cross functional teams to identify root causes and mitigate risks

• Developed reliability centered maintenance job plans and spare parts analysis for commissioning and Predictive Maintenance

Puerto Rico Metal Service, Inc. Toa Baja, PR

PRMS is a sheet metal work company Dec 2003 – Aug 2005

Project Engineer

Responsible for project construction management of a $2MM HVAC system with 20 AHU’s for a biotechnology manufacturing facility

• Planned, executed, and completed on time and under budget the construction project management of a $2MM HVAC system

• Generated Primavera project schedule and field inspections

• Supervised an administrative team of 5 people and 50 installers

• Interpreted blue prints to plan field work and achieve milestones

• Ensured that the project documentation complied contractually

UBM Engineering Guaynabo, PR

UBM provides boilers, controls, mechanical services, and engineered equipment solutions to pharmaceutical, and manufacturing

May 2003 – Nov 2003

Inside Sales Engineer

Managed customer needs assessment, boiler equipment submittals, documentation and sales foundation files for market growth.

• Prepared proposals for boilers conversions (CMU’s)

• Provided technical training to field technicians and boilermakers

• Managed direct accounts negotiating pricing and agreement contracts

• Developed product market plans with a focus on strategic growth opportunities and highlighting targeted applications

OTHER Computer Skills: Microsoft and Mac OS, MS Office Expert

Undergraduate Internships:

GE Energy Services San Juan, PR

Provides turbines parts and maintenance services for utilities, plant

operators and manufacturers to improve efficiency and reliability

Jan 2002 – Dec 2002

Assistant to Account Manager

Responsible for managing bid evaluations, markets studies, sales forecasts and assist sales activities of the Regional Manager

• Supported the achievement of $17.5 MM of sales through market growth for gas turbines, steam turbines and power generators

Languages: Fluent in Spanish (including technical and financial terms)

Open to relocation

Citizenship: United States of America

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