Sales Manager

ANDREAS SCHLOISSNIK

***** *. **** ***** *******, Arizona 85048 480-***-**** ***@***********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Executive Leader with a track record in building successful, goal oriented teams. Focused on

translating customer requirements into reliable products that exceed expectations. Motivated self-starter

with strong organizational, decision-making, communication and presentation skills. Energetic and social,

with a positive personality. Hands-on ability to define problem areas and brainstorm solutions. Expertise

includes:

Strategic Planning Market Plan Execution Cost Containment Budgeting/Finance

New Business Start Up Capital Asset Oversight Staff Training, Supervision & Mentoring

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

The Collector Car Network (dba: ClassicCars.com), Phoenix, Arizona 2012 to 2013

Director, Product Manager for Road-Ready Certified

Brought on board to re-start a nationwide classic car inspection service

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• Re-defined service offering and pricing structure based on updated cost model and re-negotiated

supplier terms

• Established 3 phase implementation schedule with associated marketing strategy

• Directed entire software development including user interface, back-end, e-commerce and

Salesforce integration (Agile methodology) for customers, dispatch and support use

• Established Salesforce dashboards to monitor and alert for daily, weekly and monthly goals for all

departments

DRE Productions, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona

VP, Business Development and CTO 2008 to 2012

Co-Founded a leading edge web design company.

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• Attracted big name customers in a downturn economy.

• Strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and clients, improving relationships.

• Established sales and partner network with related IT service providers (resellers).

• Coordinated complex online site and marketing deployments.

• Successfully implemented traditional, secure, database and multimedia site projects.

• Managed all aspects of a start-up, including Finance, HR, Operations and Project Management.

Independent Consultant 2007 to 2008

• Specializing in complex product development projects assisting clients with creation, design,

prototyping, implementation and manufacturing in the following industries:

Healthcare – Online Patient Information System

Sporting Goods – Sneaker Accessory

IT – Web Design, Marketing and E-Commerce Implementations

Financialz, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

CEO 2004 to 2006

• Brought on board to direct 12 people, $1.5M financial software start-up operation including

product planning, development and on-time delivery.

• Established operational infrastructure and financial projections for new operation.

• Cut development cycle time by 50%, improved release schedules and drastically improved

product stability by providing strong technical leadership.

• Implemented online sales and customer support portal, resulting in 100% sales increase.

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Yokogawa, Tokyo, Japan

General Manager (Phoenix Technology Center) 2000 to 2003

• Managed 35 employees at US research division of multi-billion dollar publicly traded company

based in Tokyo, Japan.

• Created and maintained a tight division budget and implemented new cost reduction procedures

to align with corporate regulations.

• Developed and delivered new generation of wired and wireless high speed protocol analyzers, on

time and on budget, reporting directly to Headquarters in Japan.

• Lead international product development between Japan, U.S. and Europe, resulting in successful

prototype delivery.

• Improved international sales by 50%, providing online sales support and direct product training.

• Liaison and elected member of Board of Director for IEEE1394 standards development group,

defining protocol for industrial applications.

• Executed transition to new owner including employee and production relocation after sale of

business unit.

3A International, Inc., Tempe, Arizona

CEO 1995 to 2000

• Co-Founded Technology Company to develop IEEE1394 protocol Analyzers and Industrial

control products.

• Developed and sold first commercially available data analyzer two years ahead of competition.

• Developed custom digital, multi camera video controller for Sony, Japan.

• Drastically increased name and product recognition by leading the way in standards development

efforts.

• Elected to Board of Directors for 1394 Trade Association, a technology marketing and standards

development group with over 200-member companies worldwide.

• Grew operations to 40 people and $6.5M annual revenue.

• Established international distribution network with offices in Tokyo, Japan and Vienna, Austria.

• Received investment from major publicly traded company.

• Successfully sold company to Yokogawa, a Japanese test equipment manufacturer.

SEZ America, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

CTO 1992 to 1995

• Established U.S. technical operations for publicly traded, Austrian Semiconductor Equipment

Manufacturer.

• Maintained an expansion oriented budget and implemented cost efficient operational structures.

• Formed 7 people product development department for 150 Gallon chemical supply systems to

comply with U.S. regulations and safety standards.

• Selected over 20 development partners and qualified component suppliers.

• Initiated and executed technology transfer for chemical systems to Japanese subdivision.

• Opened 7 customer support offices throughout U.S.

• Hired and trained over 75 service and support technicians.

• Designed and build in-house laboratory for customer product testing, complete with a Class 10

cleanroom and adjacent facilities.

• Established in-house customer training center for service and operational instructions including

safe chemical handling.

EDUCATION

Launch Pad Program, Tempe, Arizona

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Arizona State University Technopolis

Entrepreneurial Coaching and Mentoring Program

Master of Science in Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

HTBLA Klagenfurt, Austria

Bilingual in German/English

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