Sales Process Improvement
Resume:
Gene R. Schellhorn
P.O. Box **
Frederika, IA 50631
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Technology Management, July 2004
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Associate Degree, Tool and Die Manufacturing, May 2001
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa
Career Experience
Product Development Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer (2004-Current)
John Deere & Co. Waterloo, Iowa
- Fully developed a prototyping department responsible for the introduction of new John Deere products
globally with a focus on gray & ductile iron castings.
- Identified as premier prototyping center of castings worldwide for John Deere & Company.
- Project Management experience utilizing a wide array of work teams and divisions.
- Successfully introduced over 75 concept parts to production intent in the previous 18 months.
- Assist machining suppliers with improving safety, quality, delivery, efficiency and cost reduction efforts.
- Continually researching new technology to improve the entire prototyping process.
- Direct modern initiatives such as: Lean Mfg, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Quality Improvement
teams
Distribution Center Associate (2003-2004)
Target, Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Assisted management in identifying opportunities for process improvement in a new distribution center
start up.
- Assisted in establishing a baseline for performance metrics.
- Experience in distribution center environment.
- Responsible for achieving daily and monthly production goals.
- Developed production and process improvement methods that are now utilized company wide.
Assistant Manager (2001-2003)
Tradehome Shoes, Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Manage a highly competitive commission based sales team in the retail industry.
- Conduct training seminars to sales associates about technical knowledge of all available products.
- Communicate store trends to buyers and corporate officials to maximize sales potential.
- Drive sales results to promote continuous growth and increased market share.
- Ensure repeat business thru customer satisfaction and confidence.
- Experience hiring, and evaluating performance of associates.
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