Project Manager Sales
Resume:
ALAN E. STROH
Indianapolis IN 46229
*******@*****.***
Secondary Education:
South Side High School, Fort Wayne I N
Graduated 1973
Continuing Education:
Fort Wayne Regional Vocational Center
Mechanical Design
Graduated 1973
Purdue University at Ft. Wayne
Course Work towards BSME
1973-1975
General Overview:
20 years project and personnel management experience. 12 years experience in the design, engineering, detailing and
building of commercial, residential and furniture grade wood products. 24 years experience in the design, engineering,
detailing and manufacturing of sheet metal components and stampings ranging from electrical connectors to complex
retail equipment and displays. 12 years experience in the design, engineering and detailing of molded components. 10
plus years experience in the design and detailing of specialty equipment and fixtures. 24 years CAD experience utilizing
Gerber, Computer Vision, AutoCAD through Architectural Desktop 2004, SDRC Ideas MS-10 and Cabinet Vision
software. 7 years experience CNC G-Code programming specifically relating to Amada Turret presses and Northwoods
and Morbidelli routers using ASPAN and MasterCam Software. Well versed in the 32MM system of cabinet design. 6
years selling experience in both B to B and consumer environments. 2 1/2 years' consumer credit experience with A-D
credit customers. Extensive International experience including a 3 year assignment in the Pacific Rim region. Awarded
US patents for electrical connectors and down hole oil field equipment. During retail tenure stores engineered won
several national NASFM awards. Awarded Butler Group Presidents Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1993 (single
recipient).
Work Experience:
12/2011 to Present
Dominion Enterprises/Dealer Specialties.
Virginia Beach, VA
Position: Account Manager
Responsible for the timely completion of duties for the firm with internet marketing of automobiles with various
dealerships in south central Indiana. Responsible for customer sales, support and retention. Photograph vehicles,
collect data and upload to the internet in a timely fashion. Responsible for scouting new business in my area.
1/2009 to 12/2011 Renaissance Church Consultants L LC
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Owner and Principal
Internet based sales and marketing of stock Religious Structure architectural floor plans, sales of stock and custom
renderings, dales of N&F services and Capital Campaign Programs. Oversee production, review designs with
customers, coordinate mechanical and structural engineering resources, negotiate contracts. Traveled extensively to
visit with clients, vendors and potential customers. Developed various websites and marketing tools to strengthen
position of firm.
Business was sold sold in December of 201o. I remained on staff as Vice President of Architectural Products until
December 2011
3-2006 to 12/2008: A/E Technologies, Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Vice President
Responsible for the day to day operations of a 6 studio architectural firm licensed in 38 states. Oversee production,
review designs with customers, coordinate mechanical and structural engineering resources, negotiate contracts. Also
responsible for risk management and overall cost containment within the corporation and its sister companies. Traveled
extensively to visit with clients, vendors and potential customers. Purchased and reorganized business as Renaissance
Church Consultants LLC after death of owner.
4-2004 to 3-2006: Redirections Sign & Design
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Mill Shop Designer & Manager 4-2004 thru 2-2005
Executive Director of Manufacturing & Production
2-2005 to 3-2006
Responsible for the design, quoting, building of all shop items, including signage, sign bases, custom millwork and
cabinetry, custom kitchens, custom furniture, store fixtures, etc. Also responsible for implementing policies and
procedures for the estimating, design, manufacturing and installation departments. Developed real time job costing
capabilities. Revised scheduling to a product loaded system as opposed to a date loaded system to improve employee
efficiency. Developed cross training programs which allowed company to operate at same business levels with fewer
employees. Rewrote the employee manual to eliminate the "gray' areas to protect rights of the company and the
employee. Developed incentive programs to encourage good work habits amongst employees. Responsible for getting
facility in compliance with O.S.H.A. Directly supervised 5 managers. Customers included Clark Appliance, Simon
Properties, Hansen & Horn, Pulte, Precedent Properties, etc.
1-2002 Thru 4-2004: Kimball In ternational
Borden, Indiana
Position: Custom Product Engineer
Responsible for the design and engineering of products not fitting the standard product lines. This includes office
furniture, retail displays, judges' benches and chambers, conference tables and residential furniture. Responsible for
project management on all programs designed, from concept through procurement, manufacturing and installation.
Worked very closely with customers providing design and engineering input on these products. Worked with vendors to
insure high material standards were met. Interact daily with production floor to insure products were manufactured
properly and timetables were met. Worked closely with the QA department to develop work instructions and standards
to achieve and maintain ISO-9000 status. 1st level field person for "Meet The Truck” programs and to resolve customer
complaints
and issues. Most recent projects include Royal Caribbean's Monarch Of The Seas, Vision Of The Seas and Nordic
Empress, Liz Claiborne, Liz Laundry, Nautica and the National Archives.
2-2001 Thru 1-2002 Grabill Woodworking Specialties
Position: Project Manager
Responsible for the sales, design and detailing of high end custom kitchens, millwork, case goods and displays.
Responsible for the purchasing of hardware and lumber products used in the building of these products. Responsible
for computer system performance and maintenance. Responsible for the installation, setting up and debugging of the
Cabinet Vision solid modeling software. Responsible for compliance with O.S.H.A.
4-98 Thru 1-2001 Kimball In ternational
Custom Products Division – KOCM
Position: Custom Product Engineer
Responsible for the design and engineering of products not fitting the standard product lines. This includes office
furniture, retail displays, judges' benches and chambers, conference tables and residential furniture. Responsible for
project management on all programs designed, from concept through procurement, manufacturing and installation.
Worked very closely with customers providing design and engineering input on these products. Worked with vendors to
insure high material standards were met. Interact daily with production floor to insure products were manufactured
properly and timetables were met. Worked closely with the QA department to develop work instructions and standards
to achieve and maintain ISO-9000 status. 1st level field person for "Meet The Truck” programs and to resolve customer
complaints and issues. Projects included Bank of Benton, Benton KY, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh PA,
Trager Pavilion at Jewish Hospital, Louisville KY, and the Presidential Suite for the Peabody Hotel. Orlando Florida and
the Corde Valle Golf Club, LaJolla, CA
8-95 Thru 4-98 Jack Dillon's, Inc., Salem I N
Position: F&I Manager
Responsible for the day to day operations of a multi-location independent automotive retailer. Responsible for securing
financing sources for A, B, C and D tier credit. Responsible for financing for all locations, including Buy-Here Pay-Here.
Responsible for inventory control. Responsible for customer relations pertaining to warranty issues for all locations.
Responsible for hiring and training of sales staff. Responsible for sales at the Salem location.
7-89 Thru 8-95 Butler Group, Louisville KY
Position: Senior Engineer/Project manager
Responsible for the design and engineering of custom wood, steel and glass retail fixtures, from single units to multi-
location rollout programs. Responsible for vendor sourcing and out-purchase of all wood components. Responsible for
CNC programming for all products. Responsible for the outsourcing of all wood components. Responsible for all
computer procurement and maintenance. Responsible for quoting and preparing bid packages for the Sales
department. Responsible for manufacturing routers for the shop. Worked closely with customers with design and
engineering issues to insure product safety and manufacturability. Supervised installers and sub-contractors on initial
installation of rollout programs. Customer base included Bookstop, Barnes and Noble, Wacamaw Pottery, Egghead
Software, Silo Electronics, Incredible Universe, Fretters Appliance, B. Dalton Booksellers, Elek-Tek, etc. Supervised
staff of 5.
Personal references and professional references furnished upon request
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