Sales Manager

Robert Layson

*** ********* **., ******* *****, KY 42103

678-***-**** / **************@*****.***

Operations Manager / Facilities Manager / Safety Manager / - Technical

Water Treatment / Power Generation

Results-focused operations manager with extensive experience in water

treatment, power generation (boiler rooms), and directing a full range of

management responsibilities. Strong ability to implement process

improvement. Background includes 10 years of military leadership and

training, 16 years of technical chemical application, and five years in

mechanical engineering. Core competencies include:

. Operations management. Known for operational excellence through team

building and strong leadership. As an Army company commander, managed,

maintained and trained 90 soldiers and over $85 million worth of

equipment in forward combat intelligence operations during Desert Storm.

Received Bronze Star for my efforts.

. Technical expertise. As a field service representative, managed over 150

accounts with numerous boilers, cooling systems, and wastewater

applications, including reverse osmosis systems, at Nalco and Anderson

Chemical. While at Andrews, assisted with the installation of over 50

different boilers and cooling systems. Completed the Low Pressure Boiler

Operator's Course.

. Environmental, health, and safety. As a field service representative with

Nalco and Aquaphase, completed the OSHA Standards and Safety Training

Course. With Anderson Chemical, conducted numerous Legionella and amine

safety courses. Assisted in implementing numerous wastewater programs

within customer accounts. Eight-year veteran attaining rank of Captain,

holding leadership positions in intelligence, command operations, and

facilities management. B.A. with major in Social Anthropology.

Professional Experience

2012- present Aquaphase Gallatin, TN

Sales and Service Representative

. Developed and serviced water treatment territory in Kentucky..

2010- 2012 Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, Inc. Bowling

Green, KY

Energy Manager

. Responsible for reducing and tracking energy costs for 4 county school

districts, including 26 school buildings and 15 athletic facilities.

2008- 2010 Middle Georgia Seal Coating Brooks, GA

Independent Contractor and Contract Sales

. Sales and service for grounds paving, asphalt repair and striping work,

and heavy equipment operation in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and

Alabama for customers such as Atlanta Motor Speedway.

2007 - 2008 Culligan Water Systems Chattanooga, TN

Primarily known for their cleaning chemicals, Culligan specializes in pre-

treatment equipment (water softners, reverse osmosis, and chemical

conditioning of boilers, cooling and waste water facilities. Annual

sales: $700 million..

Sales and Service Representative

. Developed and serviced water treatment territory in Georgia, Florida and

Alabama.

2005 - 2006 Ecolab Atlanta, Georgia

Primarily known for their cleaning chemicals, Ecolab also treats all areas

of water issues including waste water, boilers, and cooling systems. Annual

sales: $2 billion.

Sales and Service Representative

. Developed and serviced water treatment territory in Georgia and South

Tennessee.

. Exceeded annual sales goals in the first six months.

1995 - 2005 Anderson Chemical Company, Inc. Macon, Georgia

Was the second largest privately owned water treatment company, in the

U.S.A, Anderson treated all kinds of water systems: waste water, boilers,

cooling towers and fuel additives. Annual sales: $35 million.

Sales and Service Representative

. Developed sales and service territory for Atlanta and North Georgia.

Consistently ranked in the top 10% of regional sales, accounting for over

$300,000 in annual sales. Continuously led the regional sales force by

exceeding sales goals each year.

. Lockheed Martin, Marietta facility. Conducted training seminars on water

treatment, OSHA Steam Amine Regulations, and Legionella awareness.

1991 - 1995 Nalco Chemical Company, Inc., Columbus, Georgia

Dirty water? Wastewater? Process-stream water? Nalco treats them all. The

company is the world's largest maker of chemicals used in water treatment

and for industrial processes. Annual sales: $1 billion.

Sales and Service Representative

. Provided accounts with customer service, sales, training, and service

inspections.

. Developed new sales territory, which included all of South Georgia and

East Alabama.

Increased sales by 103% in the first year. Grew territory to over $200,000.

1983 - 1991 Captain - United States Army Fort Stewart, Georgia

Company Commander / Intelligence and Surveillance Company

. Commanded Counter Intelligence, Counter Terrorism, and Reconnaissance

Operations for the 24th Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm

in Iraq.

. Managed the training, maintenance, and welfare of 85 soldiers and over $3

million in equipment.

. Received Bronze Star for the leadership of a counter intelligence,

interrogation, and reconnaissance unit.

Division Artillery Intelligence Officer

. Managed the security and intelligence training for a nuclear capable

Artillery Brigade Headquarters and commanded DIVARTY Counter Battery

Operations.

. Earned the honorable order of St. Barbara Medal.

Other leadership positions held:

. Headquarters Executive Officer/ Support Platoon Leader / Scout Platoon

Leader / Platoon Leader for Tank Company (all in Germany).

1978 - 1982 Andrews Industrial Plumbing and Engineering Company

Macon, Georgia

Plumbing Engineer's Assistant

. Obtained five years of mechanical engineering and plumbing experience.

Education and Professional Training

Bachelor of Arts, Social Anthropology Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia 1983

. Campus Media Director, Student Union Board, Fencing Team, Operations

Officer for ROTC Ranger Detachment, German Language Club, President of

Scabbard and Blade Society, GSU Presidential Leadership Award.

U.S. Army Intelligence Advance Training Courses

Graduated top of class in Satellite and Radar Imagery Course, which

included the Army JSTAR system.

Other Training

. Character Training Institute, Character First Course 2001 - 2004

. OSHA Standards and Safety Training 1994, 2013

. Power Generation Training Program, Low Pressure Boiler Operator Course

1993

. Dale Carnegie Sales Course 1992

. Wilson Learning Counselor sales person course 1993

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