DAVID LITZ

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Marietta, GA 30067 acxjgh@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Operations Supervisory/Product management experience over sales and manufacturing production with P&L responsibility

Extensive technical sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing experience with aerospace and industrial components and hardware

Aerospace Distribution management experience

Team building expertise and management in marketing, sales and manufacturing roles

Excellent analytical and project management skills working with cross-functional & cultural groups

In-depth knowledge of the engineering application of mechanical components into systems resulting in technical sales

Knowledgeable FAA FAR’s, PMA’s and Part 21 compliance and procedures

EXPERIENCE

Feeding the Homeless Project, Inc. – Atlanta, GA 11/15-Present

501C3 www.fthping.org

Operations Manager

Responsibilities include procurement, transportation, maintenance, and food preparation for providing a hot breakfast Saturday mornings to the homeless of downtown Atlanta.

Oiles America – Concord, NC 11/12-10/15

Japanese Manufacturer of industrial bearings and automotive components

Industrial Account Manager

Manager of industrial technical sales to OEM’s and distributor’s for the Southeast region. Account management from LTA contracts to new product development.

Exceeded profit goals every month by over 85% leading industrial group

Reviewed purchase orders and met all customer requirements

Applied experience to developing new customers and sales in new markets

Provided technical training to distributors and agents creating sales

RBC Aerospace Bearings - Oxford, CT 02/11- 11/12

Component manufacturer for fixed wing and helicopter applications including actuators, doors, flight controls and landing gear

Business Development Manager – Aerospace

Responsible for commercial aircraft aftermarket sales to distribution

Created “new” business in the commercial aircraft/helicopter aftermarket with high profit margins

Developed procedures and built team for PMA(Parts Manufacturer Approval) development

Created channels to market

Utilized my broad depth of knowledge and contacts in commercial aircraft market to increase business

Successfully obtained FAA PMA approvals in a timely manor

David Litz

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Jamaica Bearings/Cambridge Manufacturing – New Hyde Park, NY 06/08-2/11

Aerospace hardware distributor with in-housing engineering support

Vice President Marketing & Sales

Director-Engineering and Sales

Supported account managers sales to aftermarket and created engineering reports for FAA PMA.

Performed marketing and sales of PMA hardware and bearings for commercial aircraft aftermarket

Created new product offerings based on market research and customer requirements

Leadership/Management of the field sales organization in selling hardware product line

Increased Market Share and grew business to over $6M

Rexnord/Rexlon Division/PSI Bearings - Simi Valley, CA 07/07-06/08

Manufacturer of highly engineered specialty aircraft hardware

Product Line Director

Manager of manufacturing, marketing, sales and engineering the Rexlon self lube bearing product line. Provided corporate reporting matrix, sales forecast and scheduling for product division

Increased production and quality to support increased product sales by $500,000.

Reduced quality non-conformance by over 20 percent.

Developed two new manufacturing methods which improved product yield and quality

Improved focus on both the OEM supply chain and the aftermarket

Developed strategic product plan for the product line & high impact presentations

PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Kamatics Corporation - Bloomfield, CT 06/1986-07/07

Kaman specialty bearings and engineered products

Manager – Aftermarket and Distribution Sales, Program Manager, European Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Field Sales Engineer

Directed sales to distribution of all commercial aftermarket items manufactured by Kamatics Corporation. Managed sales support group which provided customer service to distribution customers.

Successfully incorporated Kamatics Corporation acquisition of RWG Frankenjura Flugwerklager, Dachbach, Germany in 2000 by providing on site liaison support at RWG included marketing, management, and cultural communication

Obtained applications, managed procurement process, and ensured timely product delivery for over 100 customers in a nine state area

Grew distribution sales from $8M to $14.5M USD

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Structures), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts, Engineering, St. Petersburg College, FL

Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, St. Petersburg College, FL

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Systems and Equipment

Part 21, 23, 25, 27 & 29, DERT-833612-NE (10/12-10/15)

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