Business Development MANAGER / MECHANICAL Engineer
A consultative Business Development Manager and Degreed Mechanical Engineer
specializing in account penetration and territory management, developing
and growing strategic relationships through earning customer confidence and
trust. Over twenty five years of extensive broad-based commercial and
technical leadership and customer support experience in: Aerospace,
Industrial, and Medical Fluid Power; Precision Sensors and Actuation; Servo
and Electrohydraulic/mechanical Motion Control; Multi-axis Simulation; and
Factory Automation.
. Advanced Technical Resource able to provide in-depth application
analysis and opportunity qualification
. Persuasive, insightful and ambitious in managing accounts, executing
strategy and achieving goals
. Openly communicative across all levels within an organization
. Fiscally focused by leveraging insightful ROI solutions and defining
real cost of ownership
. Ever conscious and respectful of the Voice of the Customer
Curtiss-Wright Controls Integrated Sensing, Tempe AZ 2010 - 2012
Business Development Manager, East Coast - NA
Curtiss-Wright Controls Integrated Sensing (CWCIS) is the global leader in
the field of high-precision engineered controllers and sensors. CWCIS
specializes in the production of high-performance linear variable
differential transformers, rotary position resolvers, rotary and linear
electromechanical actuators, solenoids, avionics, control electronics, fire
detection systems and manual controllers. Our diverse products range from
potentiometric position sensors in jet aircraft to aircraft cargo hold
smoke detectors to Formula 1 racecar sensors and joysticks on powered
wheelchairs.
Key Account Manager responsible for strategic growth aerospace accounts
across the East Coast of NA.
. Managed approximately $200M of current and new/emerging opportunities by
maintaining regular contact and visitations with direct OEM accounts
guaranteeing first look access to new business opportunities and to
provide proactive technical and commercial program communication.
. Executed all aspects of managing existing and new business -
identification; qualification; product presentation; proposal creation;
specification review; pricing strategy; contract negotiation; program
management; and timeline status reporting while maintaining a 50% travel
schedule and home office discipline.
. Interfaced regularly with all satellite CWCIS offices to stay current on
project status and drive actions and deliverables.
Nook Industries, Cleveland OH 2008 - 2009
Business Development Manager, SE USA
Nook Industries manufactures inch and metric mechanical and electro-
mechanical actuators, assemblies and components, including: Modular Linear
Actuators, Ball Screw, Roller Screw, Acme Screw, and Lead Screw Assemblies,
Ball Splines, End Bearing Supports, Worm Gear Screw Jacks, Electric
Cylinder Actuators, HRC 60 Linear Shafting, Profile Rail Linear Guides,
Linear Slides, Bearings and Pillow Blocks.
First in-territory direct Business Development Manager in the SE Region
establishing a regional sales presence in North Carolina providing a higher
level of customer service and responsiveness across a 6 state geography.
. Converted SE Territory from Independent Rep to direct factory support by
utilizing my professional network in the Fluid Power market to leverage
hi-tech, solution focused Distributors providing the customer the best
combination of superior product and customer service.
. Expanded product exposure to include non-traditional markets: medical
devices, satcom, oil exploration, etc., resulting in new OEM projects and
opportunities providing a 33% Sales Growth!
ITT Enidine, Orchard Park NY 2005 - 2008
Regional Sales Manager, SE USA
ITT Enidine Inc., headquartered in Orchard Park, NY, is a premier supplier
of engineered Mechanical Shock Absorbers, Vibration Isolation Products and
Noise Attenuation Products as well as Deceleration Devices and products for
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Actuation and Motion Control applications. Our products
can be found in use throughout the global Industrial, Oil and Gas,
Aviation, Defense, Rail and Automation markets.
Promoted growth and proliferation of Enidine's energy management products
within Factory Automation, Wood Products, Steel & Heavy Industry,
Construction Machinery, Automotive, Glass, Plastics, and Textile markets
across the SE region.
. Secured multiple new OEM accounts (Mining, Telecommunications, Packaging)
adding 10% of new business.
. Integrated Enidines' direct, distribution, and MRO sales strategies into
a stagnant region.
. Managed 60% travel while maintaining a home-based office.
. Bonus earned each year for sales in excess of plan: 19% territory sales
growth in '05 and '06, 13% in '07.
MOOG Inc, East Aurora NY 1984 - 2005
Product Training Manager, Industrial Controls Division (2001-2005)
Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of
precision motion control products and systems. Moog's high-performance
systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space
vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, industrial machinery, wind energy,
marine applications, and medical equipment.
Lead Instructor and Manager of ICD's Factory Training School Facility and
Programs promoting technical proficiency and sales strategy implementation
across all of ICD's target products, markets, sales channels, and
customers.
. Implemented ICD's North American sales strategy thru bi-weekly Factory
training and/or assisted sales calls with ICD Direct and Distribution
Sales channels. Facilitated a renewed focus on OE and aftermarket sales
opportunities in Power Generation, Simulation, Steel and Heavy Industry,
Oil and Gas, Plastics, and Wood Products.
. Coordinated ICD's first implementation of a factory authorized 3rd party
repair center to supply replacement parts and repair services for Moog
ServoHydraulic Power Generation Process Control Valve Assemblies.
Sr Applications Engineer, Industrial Controls Division (1995-2001)
Application, product, and system support for users, OEM's, distributors,
and inside and outside sales personnel. Dedicated to complete customer
satisfaction: prompt follow-up; system analysis and troubleshooting;
product selection and sizing; customer site visits; in-house and on-site
training.
. Senior Level Application Engineering support for servo hydraulic products
across all of North America.
. Product Expert for Moog Servo and Proportional Valves, Pumps, Filtration,
Sensors, and Electronics Products.
. Prepared and delivered Customer presentations addressing advanced control
and product technologies, applications review, new product releases,
product improvements, design changes and failure analyses.
. Supported customers with remote and on-site system/product performance
assessment and troubleshooting.
. Proficient at reading complex hydraulic schematics and conceptualizing
functions and capabilities.
. Created customized ICD products as required including all supporting
documentation to meet unique customer system performance requirements.
Sr. Mech/Hyd Test Equip Design Engineer, Aircraft Controls Division (1992 -
1995)
(1984 -
1989)
Senior Design Team Leader for the design, manufacturing support, assembly,
commissioning and buy-off of Mechanical & Hydraulic Test Equipment and
Aerospace and Space Primary Flight Control Actuation Simulators and Test
Rigs.
Product Engineer, Engine Controls Division ECD (1989 -
1992)
Responsible for providing product engineering oversight for military jet
engine fuel control deflector-jet servovalves for ECD Production and Repair
Assembly and Test. Key account responsibility for ECD's number 2 sales
volume customer. Surpassed factory cost targets by identifying and
removing non value add processes and product features while improving
production first pass yields.
Education and Training:
. Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Clarkson University,
Potsdam, New York
. NYS EIT License (Engineer in Training)
References:
Available upon request.