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Kenneth M. Jewell
***** ********* **. ******* ** 48154 313-***-**** ************@*****.*** Deep Sales Engineering Expertise
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25+ years of diverse experience consistently exceeding performance expectations Recognized for consistent success in developing strategies, and procedures to improve processes, enhance performance, and maximize client satisfaction and loyalty. Possess practiced operations, supervision, deal development, and technical expertise. A big-picture thinker able to see both short and long-range conditions, ramifications, and results. A change agent and expert turnaround specialist. Self starter and team leader. SKILLS, ABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS MATRIX VALUE OFFERED Core Competencies / Strengths at a Glance:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER STAFF TRAINING SAFETY ROAD WARRIOR PROSPECTING SALES MANAGER NEGOTIATING & CLOSING CUSTOMER SERVICE CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE DRIVING FORCES
BATTERY SOLUTIONS/CIRBA SOLUTIONS Wixom, MI
ACCOUNT MANAGER 06/2022-PRESENT
Purpose and Scope: Battery Recycling of all chemistries and EV’s. Increased sales with new accounts and securing battery manufactures recycling contracts. Working with Battery manufactures and OEM’s for end-of-life batteries.
Transportation segments vertical, any battery that has a wheel. Damaged battery clean ups, New RFQ for new vehicles, writing the SOW to fit customer needs and specifications.
Mentored all the sales teams by assisting in all aspects of the sales chain, complete presentations in support.
Increased the newest customers the first year. Sales increase of 92% in this first year. DONALD ENGINEERING INC Grand Rapids, MI
OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER 02/2014 – 06/2022
Purpose and Scope: Distributor of pneumatic and hydraulic components, problem solving for cost saving and value-added approach. Setting up and building a new territory from the ground up.
Designed a pneumatic circuit for NHRA and different ergonomic lift assists.
Built territory from 2k to 500k the first year. Territory year to date 1.6Million
AutoCAD design of product and schematics. Complete design of engineered solution.
Tour de Force CRM
CERTIFIED POWER, INC. Perrysburg, OH
INSIDE SALES MANAGER 08/2012 – 02/2014
Purpose and Scope: Working on specifying the complete hydraulic systems based on each different application for the clients:
Assisted in the shop as needed by machining hydraulic pumps to fill back orders. Installed hydraulic and pneumatic valves for each application based on the customers applications.
Answered technical call to troubleshoot problems for the customer and giving complete solution to solve the problems.
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HYDRAULICS SPECIALIST/MECHANIC 03/2010 – 11/2011
Purpose and Scope: Play a key role in preparing pavement marking vehicles for scheduled jobs throughout region.
Designed and serviced construction trucks by automating utilizing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Duties included performing schedule preventive maintenance and other mechanical tasks. ZAYTRAN AUTOMATION Elyria, OH
AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 05/1994 – 12/2009
Purpose and Scope: Consistently delivered multiple projects on time and to highest quality levels and to exacting customer specifications. Fully managed the entire sales cycle to leading automobile manufacturing and robotics clients. Determined needs, presented solutions, and closely monitored delivery and post-sales customer support. Duties also included employee training and guidance, new product development, production planning and management, and personally managed relationships with both existing and new customers. A Road Warrior, Manufactures representative completely outside sales.
Planned and managed high-value, high-profile engagements with automotive and OEM tier 1 and 2 suppliers to ensure products delivered on time and met contractual requirements.
Partnered with engineering team in the design and development of new products that generated an additional 34% in sales volume.
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
Purpose and Scope: Focused on identifying and securing new business while ensuring exceptional customer service to existing clients. Established complete distribution networks in all of Eastern USA. Trained and supported all distributions sales networks. EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dale Carnegie Sales Course, Hallmark Computers – IT, HS Diploma SKILLS
Microsoft Office 365, MS Project, CRM’s, Database, AutoCAD, Schematics, Plumbing, Electrical. CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
Pneumatic Specialist – Fluid Power Certification
Auto Mechanic Certification – State of Michigan
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Founder of Livonia Storm Girls Fastpitch, a non-profit traveling softball program.
● President – Gemstone Irrigation ● Golf
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