Christopher A. Tizzano
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ASSETS
. Over 15 years as a Regional Sales Manager ranging in size from 7
states to the eastern half of the country
. Introduced new products, opened new territories and responded to
industry trends with new marketing campaigns
. Designed new technologies and new applications of existing products to
gain a competitive edge
. Developed partnerships with associate vendors in a joint marketing
effort to combat emerging competition.
Results of these efforts were increased sales, customer retention, loyal
long term relationships. My positive sales approach allowed me to represent
a variety of products and services to the same clients without conflicts of
character.
EMPLOYMENT
Regional Manager, Eastern US
Ameron Protective Lining Products 4/06
to 7/07
. Influenced specifications by educating engineers on Microbiological
Induced Corrosion (MIC) and T-Lock corrosion protection systems
. Created a new termination detail for a system that has been in the
market for 60 years
. Developed a new marketing campaign to combat foreign competition
Product Developer
Structural Renewal & Protection
2003 to 2006
. Invented a mortar based manhole rehabilitation system which
incorporated an embedded plastic protective liner
. Authored an Ohio EPA registered Power Point class on manhole
rehabilitation
Director of Business Development, US and Canada
AP/M Permaform Permacast
2001 to 2003
. Opened new markets in both the United States and Canada
. Increased sales by 28%
. Expanded Licensee territories by 24%
Regional Manager North East, USA
Lamson Vylon Pipe
1998 to 2001
. Responsible for the sales of large diameter PVC pipe
. Increased sales 161.5% the first year in a virgin territory
. Increased sales through the training of distributor salespeople
Senior Sales Manager Mid-West, USA
Pipeliner Systems Inc.
1994 to 1998
. Produced $2.1MM in annual sales, representing 60% of the company's
total revenue
. Promoted to Senior Sales Manager in less than 6 months
EDUCATION
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University of Southern Maine 1973 -1975
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Water Environment Association
Collection System Committee
Hands on Workshop Sub-Committee
American Society of Civil Engineers
Manual 92 Committee
Re-write Committee
Post Installation Testing