Leo A. Monroe

**** ******* ***.

Marblehead, Ohio 43440

567-***-****

ac49d4@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Over 30 years of manufacturing management experience.

Strong domestic and international sales and marketing skills.

Exceptional management capability with significant experience in managing geographically dispersed sales teams.

Excellent organization, communication, and negotiating skills.

Credibility that comes from “hands on” technical experience.

Strong leadership and team building skills.

Technical leadership to direct marketing, manufacturing, and engineering to match customer requirements with new manufacturing technologies.

Ability to leverage strong negotiation and application expertise to understand and satisfy customer requirements.

Professional Experience

September 2017

General Manager of International Sales

Wenzhou Changjiang Standard Parts Co., LTD

Sales of Cold Formed Parts and Fasteners

Sales start up for a mid-sized Chinese Manufacturer.

Setting up sales and distribution staff.

Targeted approach working with new and existing customers to analyze current and future requirements.

2008 – August 2017

Vice President Sales & Operations

Autocraft USA, LLC

Sales and Distribution of Cold and Hot Formed Fasteners

Established U.S. Company for a large Chinese Manufacturer.

Hired and trained sales and logistics staff.

Responsible for all operations and financial reporting.

2015 Annual sales of $60 million from zero start up in 2008.

60% Distribution and 40% OEM and Tier Sales.

Leo A. Monroe

1997 - 2008

Vice President Sales and Marketing

National Machinery LLC

Manufacturer of Cold Forming and Hot Forging Equipment

Managed direct and indirect worldwide sales and marketing efforts that represent $95 million annually.

Introduced new product offerings to a global market.

Identified and implemented strategic alliances with U.S., Japanese and Swedish companies.

Increased aftermarket sales 10% per year.

Expanded existing customer base providing future growth opportunities.

Established China sales and manufacturing base.

1983 - 1997

Director of International Sales & Marketing

Kingsbury Corporation

Manufacturer of Custom Machine Tools and Assembly Systems

1975- 1983

Assembly and Application Supervisor

Morgan Worcester

An Engineering and Manufacturing Company that Produces Capital Equipment for the Steel Industry

Education

AS Finance (1975)

United States Marine Corps (1969 - 1973)

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