Business Development, Solution Sales, Welding, Manufacturing, Metals

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Eric M. Christofferson

Solutions and Business Development, Welding Engineer

An accomplished professional with extensive experience in welding technology, welding equipment, metallurgy, filler metals, automation, business management and various leadership roles. Career spans several industries including automotive and transportation, agriculture, process equipment, structural, pipeline, ship building, heavy fabrication, power generation, offshore, and oil and gas. Expertise in building relationships and strategic alliances, adept at progressing business growth and establishing win- win solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

OWNER – MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVE/CONSULTANT

WELDTECH INTERNATIONAL – Salt Lake City, UT

January 2020 – Present

− Formed current company to serve ongoing and growing business throughout the Rocky Mountain region for multiple lines of manufacturing, cutting, welding, and positioning equipment.

− Support local welding distributor with sales of CNC plasma cutting machines. CEO/PRESIDENT

WELD REVOLUTION – Houston, TX

September 2014– October 2019

− Responsible for the startup of Weld Revolution® and commercialization of “SpinArc”.

− Oversaw global solution-based sales, marketing, operations, product development, engineering, business development, supply chain management, human resources, and day to day operations.

− Awarded two patents and two registered trademarks for “SpinArc® Welding Technology” and “Weld Revolution®”. SALES MANAGER

DEVASCO INTERNATIONAL INC – Houston, TX

March 2009 – September 2014

− Responsible for overseeing National Sales and Marketing of custom formulated metal cored welding wires and stick welding electrodes for use in oil and gas with emphasis on hard banding, high alloy, low temperature, and high strength welding applications, shipbuilding, yellow goods, and petrochemical industries.

− Responsible to participate in product development, welding research and welding procedure development.

− Company provided funds for the startup of Weld Revolution. GENERAL MANAGER

VANGUARD WELDING INTERNATIONAL - Houston, TX

August 2006 – March 2009

Responsible to create and manage positive growth of the Vanguard welding equipment line for North America including welding positioners, plasma cutting tables, welding manipulators, 3-o'clock welders, and robotic welding.

− Oversaw training and communication with distributors nationwide. PRESIDENT

GOSSAMER STEEL – Tooele, UT

July 2004 – August 2006

− Facilitated startup up of custom steel manufacturing company by request of the parent company.

− Managed sales, marketing, and day to day operations with a record of success and positive growth.

− Developed and administered training for incoming workers to align their skills with required welding, fitting, machine operations, quality control and safety.

− Company was absorbed by parent company and their management team. NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

KOIKE ARONSON - Arcade, NY

December 2000 – July 2004

− Responsible for overseeing National Sales of welding, cutting, and positioning equipment for North America.

− Developed and administered product training programs for distributors and dealers on a national basis. REGIONAL MANAGER

AIRGAS – Colorado Springs, CO

1996 – 2000

− Responsible to oversee sales and administration of four store locations.

− Responsible to train salesmen and demonstrate equipment at the stores and in the field.

− Oversaw and managed a secondary division of Airgas (MEG) supplying hazardous gases for chip manufacturing. DISTRICT MANAGER

MILLER ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. – Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming 1991 – 1996

− Responsible to manage all district related sales activities of welding equipment for the Miller Electric Mfg. Company. ACHIEVEMENTS

− Successful upward progression of

career path for over 25 years.

− Successfully headed up multiple

businesses throughout my career

including responsibility for sales and

product development.

− Successfully launched new products in

North America, China, Taiwan, South

Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Europe.

− Awarded and maintained two

registered trademarks, and two

patents, for Weld Revolution® and

SpinArc®.

− Held multiple chairman and advisory

board positions for manufacturing and

associated educational programs.

SKILLS

− Certified welder/fitter in ASME and

AWS code manufacturing.

− Capable of interpreting financial

statements such as Profit & Loss.

− Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

− Capable of interpreting detailed

manufacturing drawings and

implementing as needed.

− Ability to deliver seminars on behalf of

the company to large and diverse

audiences.

− Unique ability to easily connect with

personnel at all levels within the

customers company, from the shop

floor to the President.

− Exceptional win/win negotiation skills

EDUCATION

− 1983 Salt Lake Community College,

Manufacturing and Welding

Technology, 3.84 GPA

− 1986 Utah State University, Weld

Engineering, 3.25 GPA

− Awarded “ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR” in

1993 from SLCC

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