Saul Friedman
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SALES ENGINEER/SPECIALIST & TECHNICAL TRAINER
Knowledgeable technical specialist with 25+ years of experience in curriculum development and training staff on many aspects of hardware and software integration. Proven history of creating engaging materials and presentations to maximize retention of information. Communicative and creative, with an aptitude for clinching sales through effective prospecting, presentations, and closing.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Presentation Development
Training Material Design
Webinars
System Design/Configuration
New Dealer Onboarding
Corporate Education
Product Integration
Voice Program Development
Process Management
Resource Utilization
Telecommunication/Wireless
Voice – TDM, VoIP, & SIP
Product Development
Documentation Review
Technical Sales
Data Management
Hardware Configuration
Team leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SoTel Systems, Maryland Heights, MO 2016-2018
Technical Support Engineer
Pre-Sales & Tech Support for the Samsung OfficeServ and SCM platforms
Configure, program and support the Samsung SCME Cloud platform
Frontier Communications, Allen TX 2015-2016
Trainer
Conducted Customer Service training for new reps
Conducted Customer Service training prior to the merger with Verizon FIOS
NICE SYSTEMS, Richardson, TX 2013-2015
Technical Education Specialist
Improved productivity and reduced error by creating, updating, and conducting instructor-led course regarding NICE IEX Workforce Management software installation.
Ensured that relevant and accurate information was utilized in courses by creating training materials for server, database, and ACD Integration, as well as workforce management software package.
ARROW S3, Irving, TX 2012-2013
Technical Trainer
Created, led, and updated course for Samsung OfficeServ SPNet and Communications Manager (SCM).
Enhanced flexibility by creating and recording courses for technician online training.
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Provided technical support for Samsung Business Communication System TDM/VoIP/CTI applications.
Catalyzed efficient resolution of customer problems by leading level one support group.
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, Richardson, TX 1998-2012
Sales Engineer/Specialist
Boosted North American sales by working with dealers on requests for proposals, demonstrations, presentations, webinars, product trainings, applications, and programming.
Prepared product launch materials, such as testing, documentation, presentations, and webinars.
Configured hardware and numbering scheme for networked 400 location solution and several school districts with 900+ stations, as well as coordinating basic program for networked 400 location.
Training Manager
Maximized learning by creating course material that utilized 60% hands-on work for basic/advanced programming and VMAA, system networking, VoIP, and SIP.
Prevented unforeseen costs by maintaining course and travel schedule within prescribed budget.
Previous positions include Owner at Commtech Services, Field Supervisor/Technician at Concord Communications, Supervisor and Technician at Samsung Telecommunication/Prostar Telecom/STC, and Field Service Supervisor and Technician for Advance Communication Specialists.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Associate of Science, Electronics Technology, Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL
Samsung & Telekol Product Certifications