Lauren A. Charpie
**** *. ****** ***. #* Chicago, IL 60614
419-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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( Account Management ( Communication & Customer
Relations
( Automation Equipment Sales ( OEM Conversions
( Product Technical Training ( Strategic Account
Development
( New Business Development ( Territory Penetration and
Growth
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EXPERIENCE:
Aug 2008- Aug 2010 Keyence Corporation - Sales Engineer, Total Sensing
Solutions Group Chicago, Illinois
Industry leader in factory automation, vision systems, and
digital microscopy with annual sales revenue of $2.5
billion.
. Responsible for revenue generation, sales growth, and
business development within assigned sales territory of
Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
. Grew customer base by 43% in 16 months
. Successfully achieved over 50% sales plan growth over two
years
. First Quarter 2010 Sales Results: 124% Achievement, 73.7%
one year growth, 53.9% two year growth
. Completed a 6 month new-hire intensive training program
focusing on product technology (Sensors, Safety, Auto ID,
PLCs), manufacturing processes, application identification,
and account management
. Key supplier of sensors for medical device and
pharmaceutical manufacturers
. Assisted engineers and developers with medical device
specifications
. Utilized creative problem solving and product demonstration
to effectively introduce new products and technology to
clients
. Specialized in new customer generation and key account
targeting
. Constantly engaged in pricing negotiations with capital
budgets
. Led internal coordination to develop effective strategies
and promotional materials
. Led internal coordination on national capital sales as well
as closed local sales on national accounts
2005-2008 Office of the Ohio Attorney General - Transfer
Agent Intern Columbus, Ohio
. Initial intern for Collections Enforcement Section
. Contacted and transferred clients to appropriate Account
Representatives
. Filed legal documents including Bank and Wage Garnishments
and Sheriff's Executions
. Filed legal correspondence received in online database
. Constant contact with Ohio Common Pleas Courts to check
progress of legal proceedings
. Led project to categorize and file all current Ohio
attorneys
. Certificate of Achievement for successfully developing and
implementing Transfer Agent Program
EDUCATION:
2004-2008 The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
. B.S.B.A - Max. M. Fisher College of Business
. Marketing major
. Participated in live marketing project with Young & Rubicam-
Team Detroit during Winter quarter 2008
o Developed strategic marketing plan for new car
introduction
ACTIVITIES & ASSOCIATIONS:
. eMarketing Association and American Marketing Association
Member
. OSU Honor Societies- Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma
. Ohio Attorney Generals softball team 2005-2008
. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer 2006-2008
. Ohio State Alumni Association Member
. PAWS Chicago Volunteer 2009-present