Sales Manager

ASHISH PATEL

PMP Professional

*** ************ **, ***********, ** (614) 940–3239 *********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-patel-b4874360/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

I am a life-long learner who has implemented project management skills throughout his global career. From working on engineering projects in India to founding and managing a successful import/export corporation in Toronto, Canada, I have continuously illustrated initiative, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. As a Business Development Specialist at LCI, I have managed over $50+ million in projects and I have consistently improved the kitting acquisition process leading to seven percent more profit. I am eager to leverage my diverse array of management experience and knowledge from my PMP Certification to be successful as a full-time Project Manager. WORK EXPERIENCE:

LC Industries (July 2018 - Current) - Business Development Specialist

● Worked and managed a project portfolio of more than $50 Million for 30+ projects within budget and time

● 100 % of projects completed on time and within budget with continuous improvement in the processes

● Improved process and reduced time and communication errors by 15% by introducing PTS, PRF, KoM, CoM

● Reduced time and chances of human data error by 10 % by improving PP and PM

● Created project analysis for all projects - which gives a complete picture to the management

● Developed and maintained project dashboard in Excel to track real-time project progress

● Successfully created and implemented a shipping matrix, risk register, issue log, change log, and the CMP

● Improved stakeholder engagement with the help of SHAM (Stake Holder Assessment Matrix) and conflict management LC Industries (July 2017- July 2018) QA Technician

● Applied systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving issues

● Facilitated RCA, using 5- Whys process and work with production to develop a corrective action plan

● Maintained Quality process by collecting and analyzing process data for accuracy and to provide trend analysis

● Participated in improvement teams, reduce/elimination production waste/scrap, and maintained KPI data for ISO Maruti Corporation (July 2006 – May 2015) VP Operations

● Develop a business plan and achieve 150K inside sales with 60K gas sales, 40K lottery sales & 50K sales in other depts.

● Prepared work scheduled/Hired and fired employees/Maintained data for 20+ employees

● Managed control of 1M in an inventory/Handled required monthly purchases of 300K/Maintained daily and weekly sales reports

● Maintained satisfied customer base by handling conflict management and providing excellent customer service RIA International, Ontario, Canada (April 2002 – Feb 2006) Founder

● Created business plan and achieve 100K business per annum within two years

● Build and maintain the customer relationship by providing excellent customer service and quality product

● Establish and maintain excellent relationship with vendors by negotiating and influencing Elecon Engineering Company, India (June 1997 – March 2002) Sales Engineer

● Designed belt conveyors as per ISO-5048/CEMA design standards including BW, belt type, power calculation, and GR

● Planned and optimized schematic diagrams/layouts of material handling plants on AutoCAD

● Prepared proposals, including technical and commercial offers, for handling plants and equipment such as BC, WT, and S/R

● Attended techno-commercial discussions including techno-commercial negotiations

● Projected estimated cost, procured equipment, and tracked construction progress to efficiently complete large scale projects SKILLS:

● Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills in English, Hindi & Gujarati

● Formally trained in Autodesk AutoCAD/SolidWorks and Microsoft Office

● Well organized, excellent self-management skills, detailed oriented, and reliable

● Ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task

● Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges EDUCATION:

● Bachelors of Engineering: Mechanical University of Pune – Pune, Maharashtra, India CERTIFICATION:

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project management Institute (PMI)

Certified Quality Technician (CQT) - American Society of Quality (ASQ)

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