Evan R. Axenroth
*** ****** ***** **, **** Granby, CT 06026
CELL: 314-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A highly creative, goal-oriented professional with solid sales and
marketing experience.
Demonstrated experience in management, production, and budgeting.
Highly organized and driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects
and meet deadlines prior to due dates.
A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all
projects undertaken.
A total team player, working effectively with internal and external
personnel and customer personnel in accomplishing objectives. Excellent at
working with the General Public to communicate effectively and
successfully.
Exemplary communication and presentation skills. Computer literate.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
September 2012 - Present (1 year 3 months)
VP Business Development & Operations
NC&A Aerospace, Greater St. Louis Area
Sales of Raw Forgings, Semi-Finished Products, Finished Parts and
Assemblies, Processes, Technical Sales and Support, Supply Chain
Development and Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Consulting,
Manufacturing Technical Assistance, Lean Campaigns, Six Sigma, 5S, Process
Improvement
October 2012 - September 2013
Sales Manager
Astro Aircom LLC, 610 Hayden Station Road, Windsor, CT
In charge of developing sales techniques and overall sales development to
the local and national aerospace market for Astro Aircom LLC, and small
business located in the Greater Hartford, CT area and catering to
progressive manufacturing companies through Lean Techniques, Commitment and
Modern Machining Methods
December 2011 - October 2012
General Manager
Anmor Machine Company LLC, 20 Hudson Place, New Britain, CT 06051
In charge and held total responsibility for the day to day operation of the
company, from sales and incoming quotes, through purchase order placement
and employee responsibility. Grew company commitment and new customer base
and increased throughput in manufacturing becoming more efficient and
profitable.
Also performed sales for sister company Progressive Tool, Southwick, MA.
September 2007 to October 2009
LM Gill Welding & Mfg 1422 Tolland Tpke, Manchester, CT 06040
National Sales Manager
Aerospace Development
Responsible to develop and expand a new aerospace and aviation product line
and customer base after a 15 year absence in the market by LM Gill.
Achieved a 95% success rate of closing new customers and opening new
markets. Achieved new customer supplier codes with new customers including:
Sikorsky Aircraft, Pratt&Whitney Aircraft Engines, LMI Aerospace, GKN
Aerospace, Boeing IDS, Boeing Commercial, Vought Aircraft, General Dynamics
San Diego, and Sabreliner.
September 2004 to August 2007
AIRCRAFT WELDING 154 Elliott St E, Hartford, CT 06114
Vice-President of Sales & Marketing
Responsible for all aspects of sales at a company that has a service
history of over 50 years in the local aerospace marketplace, including
development of new and existing customer base, and the investigation and
marketing of new processes, new business and new
customers. Responsible for all customer contact, quoting, and follow-up
interaction. Increased sales over 300% for FY 2007, and 400%
for FY 2008.
Also assisting in the internal quality system, ISO requirements, and future
growth and planning. Initiated Lean Manufacturing
Welding Cells to increase capacity, and developed Supply Chain Management
System to maintain growth requirements.
March 2001 to September 2004
ADMILL MACHINE LLC 115 Pane Road, Newington, CT 06111 860-***-****
Sales Manager
Responsible for all sales functions and responsibilities, interaction with
all present customers, and the planning and development of
new customers and new business. Direct liaison to all customers.
Secondary responsibilities include: quoting; quality engineering;
purchasing; lean manufacturing and continuous improvement planning
and implementation; ISO certification assistance.
. Obtained Pratt & Whitney production Supplier Code 25217 in December 2003.
. Signed LTA with 165 part numbers with Pratt & Whitney in December 2003.
. Negotiated LTA agreements with all raw material suppliers in January
2004.
. Obtained Manufacturing CAGE Code from USGovt DoD in August 2001. Exceeded
objectives and corporate expectations by
logging over $11 million in total sales in less than 12 months.
August 2000 to March 2001
POLAR CORPORATION High Street, New Britain, CT 860-***-****
Vice President, Customer Support
Responsible for all company management and the daily operations in the
small manufacturing company environment. Performed all
sales functions, determined direction and progression of the company
through management techniques and methodologies implementing
lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Re-instilled a high level of
confidence for major customer Pratt & Whitney
which enabled corporate growth of over 35 percent.
May 1998 to May 2001
PRECISION SPEED MANUFACTURING COMPANY 100 Skitchewaug Street, Windsor, CT
06095
Quality Assurance Manager/Sales
Primary duties consisted of overall management of all functions and
requirements pertaining to quality. Developed the quality management
system, and implemented to ISO 9002 requirements for certification which
occurred in December 2000. Direct liaison to all
customers on both quality and sales issues. Selected by major customer
Hamilton Sundstrand to be included on RollsRoyce development
team from the supplier base, to aid in the influx of new business to HS
from RR.
Sept 1997 to May 1998
LEWIS & SAUNDERS 93 Lexington Drive, Laconia, NH 603-***-****
Final Inspection Manager
Managed the inspection departments of the aerospace major rigid tube
manufacturer with over 450 employees. Incorporated lean
manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques which reduced lead
times to the customer, improving delivery commitment
and increasing core business with all customers. Aided in the development
and incorporation of the corporate quality management
system which resulted in certification to ISO 9002.
April 1997 to Sept 1997
FCI BURNDY Burndy Road, Littleton, NH 603-***-****
Quality Assurance Manager
Employed as a driver to the management team to improve product through-put,
implement new techniques and methodology, and
manage the quality system in one of the world's largest electrical
connector manufacturers.
Aug 1996 to April 1997
CURRIER GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP Bridge Street, Lancaster, NH 603-***-****
Assistant Sales Manager/Sales Associate
Sales of new and used motor vehicles to the general public and commercial
accounts.
May 1994 to May 1996
PTI INDUSTRIES 45 Baldwin Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 413-***-****
Sales Director/Quality Director
Partnership with two other principals to restore a small aerospace support
company to prominence and profitability. Developed new
customer base, and obtained direct Supplier Code with General Electric
Aircraft Engines. Entered into LTA contracts with GEAE
providing company with the financial stability to enable growth and
solvency.
Dec 1977 to May 1994
JET INDUSTRIES, INC 307 Silver Street, Agawam, MA 01001 413-***-****
Quality Assurance Manager/Sales
Quality management and sales for a major aerospace manufacturer to OEM
primes Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, General
Electric, Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, and others.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
WAQY Rock 102, East Longmeadow, MA
Weekend Evening Radio Announcer 1979 - 1984, 1986 to 1990
Brothers 2 Restaurant & Nightclub, Springfield, MA
Bartender, Wine Buyer, Asst Restaurant Mgr 1977- 1979
Professional Musician 1977 - 2009 for various NYC based Entertainment
Companies
EDUCATION
SUFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Suffield, CT Graduate 1973
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE 1981
Business Major
OTHER
Non-Profit Organizations/ Assistance
Saint Louis Ambassadors April 2007 to Present
Director of Public Relations/Chairman of the Cabanne House
Responsible for working with both public and private corporations and
individuals to obtain donations, develop policies and coordinate events
necessary to fund the Ambassadors Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged
Students.
Work directly with all local Wineries, Restaurants, Distributors and
Business to develop fund raisers, marketing techniques and events necessary
to maintain the existence of the Ambassadors, and to provide all press
release information and media content to the local St Louis Media for the
Ambassadors.
Member of Yellow-Tie International, St Louis, MO
Assist"Women In Transition" Non-Profit Organization, St Louis, MO
Part Owner of 968 Clothing, Custom Threads for the Rock and Entertainment
Industry
Part Owner of Bevitore Wine Boutique, Soon at locations around St Louis
References:
Charlotte Ottley, Office of the License Commissioner, City of St Louis
Brad Goldenberg, Content Executive/Phat Buddha Recording
Patty Held, Enologist/President Hermann Wine Trail
Michael McMillan, President, Urban League of St Louis
Bruce Maynard, Business Development Director, WESCO Air, Valencia, CA
Tim Daley, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Pratt & Whitney, Middletown, CT