Professional Summary:
I have been in the Industrial and Hydraulic Hose and fitting, Conveyor Component, as well as the Rubber sheet/Lining industry for over 30 years as a Frontline warehouseman, Sales (Inside and Outside) and eventually Manager of Operations in Nevada responsible for 2 branches. I am seeking opportunities for professional and personal growth. I have built many beneficial and meaningful relationships in both the Mining and Construction industry, as well as Exploration Drilling and Food Processing. I consider myself as a hard worker with customer service and satisfaction being my top priority. I have a proven background as a dependable problem solver with the ability to adapt to most situations. I feel that I can significantly add value for whom I support.
Skills:
- Application and troubleshooting for Hydraulic/Industrial Hose and Fittings
- In-house and field training - Industrial/Hydraulic Hose and Fittings, Material Handling and Fluid Sealing
- Solution selling through one on one interaction with customers
- Dedicated to customer service and adding value
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
Areas of Expertise and Industries Served:
Industrial and Hydraulic Hose & Fittings – Conveyor Components – Rubber Sheet & Lining – Material Handling – Fluid Sealing - Mining - Construction - Food & Food Processing – Mineral & Oil Drilling – Ranching – Manufacturer Distribution
Experience:
Bridgestone Hosepower - Elko and Reno, NV Jan. ’17 – Present
Area Sales Manager
-Responsible for establishing new sales in territory (Reno and surrounding areas) without any previous sales representation
-Creating customer contacts and establishing a foundation for a future establishment in the Western Nevada area
Delta Rubber Co. Inc/GHX – Elko and Reno, NV March ’87 – Aug. ‘16
Manager of Nevada Operations
-Responsible for sales, inventories and profitability for two locations in Nevada (Reno and Elko)
-Responsible for annual forecasts and budgeting
-Maintaining current ISO 9001 policies and procedures
-Creating and maintaining a safe and lean work environment
EDUCATION:
-Diploma – Bishop Manogue Catholic High School Reno, NV – Member of Football and Baseball teams (4 years) – Vice President of Block M – Intramural Football Coach
-Business Administration Studies – Shasta Junior College Shasta, CA
-Business Administration Studies – University of Nevada Reno, NV
INDUSTRY TRADE SCHOOLS:
-Industrial Application – IUPUI Indianapolis, IN
-Industrial Distribution – IUPUI Indianapolis, IN
-Fluid Conveying – Aeroquip Trinova Jackson, MI
-Industrial Power Transmission – Browning/Emerson Buena Park, CA
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES:
-Past Little League Coach (6 years)
-Member of Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Chukars Unlimited
-Hunting and Fishing, Outdoor activities
-History
-NAHAD and NIBA