OBJECTIVE Obtain an Inside Sales or Purchasing position with a well-

established company that draws on my diverse background of business skills

and knowledge.

EMPLOYMENT

March 2013 - Self-Employed

Present Mechanical/hydraulic consulting for LM Enterprises,

Hamilton, Ontario

Woodworking

January 2013 - Higginson Equipment, Burlington, Ontario

March 2013 Inside Sales Representative

Temporary Position through Randstad

Had to become familiar with all product lines, hydraulic, pneumatic and

electrical.

March 2011 -

September 2011 The Fluid Power House, Cambridge, Ontario

Inside Technical Sales Representative, Shipping & Receiving

Full line Bosch-Rexroth Distributor (Hydraulic, Pneumatic and

Electronic)

Inside Technical Sales & establishing corporate shipping procedures.

April 2007 -

March 2011 Great Lakes Hydraulics Ltd., Burlington, Ontario

Inside Technical Sales Representative

Responsible for introducing Delta-Power as a new product line.

Secured Rockwell Automation, MDA Aerospace, (formerly Spar Aerospace),

Tiger Cat Industries, and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy as new customers and

increased sales with existing customers.

August 2001-

January 2007 Bar Hydraulics, Hamilton, ON

Inside Technical Sales Representative

Support Sales Manager and Outside Salesmen, with product quotations and

technical support, which often includes specification of products to be

used on large contract jobs for both Bar Hydraulic projects and end

user accounts such as machine builders, steel, pulp & paper mills, and

OEM's in the mobile, industrial, automotive and aviation industries. High

volume follow-up on quotations, and communication with customers on future

projects and opportunities are key responsibilities. Have rapidly become

responsible for handling many major accounts for which procurement and

technical support are key demands.

Duties include: M.R.O., purchasing, shipping (within Canada and the

U.S.A.), receiving, inventory control, and overseeing the fabrication and

assembly of hydraulic power units and valve manifolds for Eaton/Vickers as

their Canadian contractor.

Increased component sales by over 100%

September 1998 -

July 2001 CHV/Motion Canada, Burlington, ON Branch

Inside/Counter Sales

In this position I was responsible for meeting the requirements

of mobile and industrial O.E.M's. This position required that I be

familiar with all product lines including motion & process control.

Increased counter sales by over 200%

Assisted in the development of the North American market for Salami

Hydraulics

December 1995

August 1998 Air Fluid Hydraulics, Barrie, ON

As a partner in this company I was responsible for operating a

hydraulic and pneumatic sales and service shop covering the Huronia area.

SKILLS

Extensive buying experience for manufacturing applications including

sourcing materials/equipment for both customers' and in house requirements.

Ability to evaluate customer applications and offer several viable

solutions to enhance existing system design.

Knowledgeable in the methods of troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic,

pneumatic, filtration and lubrication systems.

Experienced in reading mechanical drawings, and hydraulic/pneumatic

schematics.

Capable of sizing tubing, pipe, and hose for efficient operation and safety

factors.

Thorough knowledge of SAE, ISO, DIN, JIS, and other common fluid line

connection standards. Extensive background in tube-line fabrication and

proper routing of hose assemblies.

Experienced in repair of hydraulic components.

Experienced in pneumatic and digital logic circuits, electrical control

systems.

Excellent prioritization and time management skills.

Comfortable working independently, yet competent at working with others.

Proficient in many software programs including Microsoft Office and

Outlook, Business Visions accounting software and several

distributor/manufacturer software programs. I am comfortable working with

Sys-Pro and Profit 21 operating systems.

Thorough knowledge of national and international shipping procedures and

required documentation.

EDUCATION

1990 - 1992 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robotics),

Canadore College, North Bay

1975 - 1980 Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma, Widdifield

High School, North Bay

CERTIFICATES WHMIS

Forklift License

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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