Russ Peterson Cell: 775-***-****
E-Mail:
****@*****************.***
Minden, NV 89423
Objective Utilizing my background and experience in Management,
Sales, and Marketing to establish strong customer
contacts. Present a team approach to increase sales
and customer service levels. Work directly with
customers through all stages of problem solving to
develop and maintain a quality honest relationship.
My goal is to be drive profits and work on new and
existing applications at the O.E.M, MRO and
Distribution levels.
Experience 2007-Present Insight Industries,
Inc. Carson City, NV
VP Sales and Marketing
Worked with In-House and Customer Engineering to
develop a robotic foundry utilizing centrifugal
casting process for industrial no-lead brass parts
for water management systems.
Complete CNC machine shop that machines various
components for vibration isolation equipment for
buildings and bridges.
Close tolerance precision assemblies in various high
strength alloys.
Called directly on customer base to develop new
product opportunities.
Work with customers in all areas of product and
engineering development.
1997-Feb 2007 PPM, Inc.
Carson City, NV
Outside Sales Manager
Developed new FAA / PMA applications, for high bypass
turbine engines. This included major airlines and
regional operations.
Direct involvement with floor A&P Mechanics,
Engineering and executive level management. Worked
with on-site FAA- DER and site inspector for product
approval.
Application Engineering using I.P.C's. and CMM
High Strength Fasteners and Precision Machined
Assemblies.
Non-Metallic Machined Product,( Vespel,Peek,UHMW) and
others.
1985-1997 Arger Enterprises
Reno, NV
Outside Sales Manager
Developed FAA/PMA parts approvals; also STC & TSOs at
major airline overhaul repair facilities. Developed
new applications based on failures and product
upgrades. Products included: Valley Todeco high
strength fasteners, high temperature nuts, spherical
bearings, ITT Neodyn Pressure and Temperature
Switches. Direct Sales calls on Major Airline Repair
and Overhaul facilities as well as independent
operators. Stationed at Boeing Aircraft, Seattle
Washington for four years as technical sales
representative working with post production
engineering for STC and Boeing approval, for product
aftermarket use. This included Flight Control
Surfaces, Landing Gear,Q.E.C. and Engines.
1984-1985 Van Petty Manufacturing
Newbury Park, CA
Sales Manager
Managed all aspects of Sales, Marketing, and Customer
Service.
Increased customer base from 28 accounts to 65.
Company sales increased from 475K to 1.7MM.
High Strength Aerospace Fasteners.
1982-1983 Morton Manufacturing
Sylmar, CA
Sales Manager
Created a Sales and Service department.
Managed two Inside Sales people and seven Outside
sales reps.
Implemented sales, marketing, and customer service
programs.
High Strength Aerospace Fasteners.
1979-1982 Valley Todeco,
Inc. Sylmar, CA
Inside Sales and Customer Service Administration
Account representative for Boeing and Bell
Helicopter.
Contract administration, expediting critical orders.
Phone sales and general administration.
High Strength Aerospace Fasteners and Spherical
Bearings.
Education 1975-1977 Valley College - 1977-1979 Cal Lutheran
College