MICHAEL J. RYNES

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NAPERVILLE, IL 60565

630-***-****

ac7s2b@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFCATIONS

An experienced Application Engineer with proven ability to continually expand the customer base and increase sales. Researched and analyzed design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of applications. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hidrostal Pumps, Aurora, IL (December 2015 – October 2018)

Applications Engineer

Selected and quoted equipment for municipal and industrial waste water applications. Mainly quoted projects with specifications

Tracked order progress at the Hidrostal factories in Switzerland and Peru

Coordinated shipments, delivery and system start-ups with the customers

Investigated pump and system problems, determined the cause and recommended solutions

Attended and participated in sales meetings and training seminars to improve knowledge of the products and industry

Frick by Johnson Controls, West Chicago, IL (July 2013 – November 2015)

Inside Sales Engineer

Selected and quoted equipment for refrigeration systems including compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels and heat exchangers

Tracked order progress at the Frick facilities and our vendors

Coordinated shipments, delivery and system start-ups with the customers

Investigated equipment and system problems, determined the cause and recommended solutions

Attended sales meetings and training seminars to improve knowledge of the products and systems

H.A. Phillips & Company, DeKalb, IL (November 2008 – July 2013)

Applications and Sales Engineer

Selected and quoted industrial refrigeration valves, vessels and components for the

industrial and commercial refrigeration industries

Managed the returns department and improved the returned material procedure

Attended conferences across the country and improved our presence there

Conducted training seminars for employees and customers

Investigated valve and system problems with customers, corrected the situation and made

recommendations for improvements

Assisted with valve design changes and improvements

Thermo Fisher Scientific (formerly Barnant), Barrington, IL, (January 2007 – October 2008)

Application Specialist

Sized and quoted pumps, flow meters and mixer for the municipal, commercial and

industrial markets to fit the process.

Assisted in developing procedures to allow projects involving specifications and P&IDs to be quoted and followed up on

Investigated possible new customers, OEMs and sales leads

Verified chemical compatibility and system requirements

Assembled submittal data and O&M manuals and providing pricing and general technical information

Anderson Pump & Process, Elmhurst, IL, (July 2005 – November 2006)

Application Engineer

Sized and quoted pumps, heat exchangers, mixers, filters, pulsation dampeners and accessories from numerous manufacturers for the municipal, commercial and industrial markets

Coordinated field repairs and service while recommending system design and configuration changes

Enter sales and purchase orders into the manufacturing system while maintaining accuracy

Assembled submittal data and O&M manuals and providing pricing and general technical information

Sears Optical/Lenscrafters, Chicago and Denver areas, (1994 – 2005)

Optician

Assisted customers in selecting eyewear; trained new contact lens wearers; performed repairs

McLemore Pump Inc., Denver, CO, (2001 – 2002)

Application Engineer

Sizing and quoting pumps and accessories from numerous manufacturers for the municipal, commercial and industrial markets, greatly increasing sales

Enter sales and purchase orders into the manufacturing system while maintaining accuracy

Verified chemical compatibility and system requirements

Investigated possible new customers, OEMs and sales leads

Mack Pump and Equipment Company, Plainfield, IL, (1999 – 2001)

Application Engineer

Sizing and quoting pumps and accessories from numerous manufacturers for the municipal, commercial and industrial markets

Performed expediting in close conjunction with production

Compiling and providing technical and competitive sales data

Enter sales and purchase orders into the manufacturing system while maintaining accuracy

Tuthill Pump Division, Alsip, IL (1997 – 1999)

Design/Product Engineer

Revised existing pump designs to meet customers’ needs

Redesigned pump parts and components to improve performance and reduce cost

Recommended system design changes and configurations to meet the customer’s requirements

Revised production and quality control procedures to meet ISO 9000 requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Business Management minor

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

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