Sales Engineer

Objective: To obtain a technical sales position in the field of plant automation or industrial sales.

Education: Bachelor of Science-Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University - 1993

International Fluid Power Society – Certified Fluid Power and Pneumatic Specialist - 2004

Experience:

SMC Corporation of America - Huntersville, North Carolina 2000- 2009

Distribution Channel Manager 2007-2009

Oversaw complete operation of a technical distribution channel. Provided ongoing training and sales support to customer service and outside sales personnel. Made joint sales calls with salespeople in key accounts. Responsible for managing multiple target accounts. Provided sales planning, training, and yearly forecast projections for target accounts and overall company sales.

Sales Engineer 2002-2007

Managed the sales activity in a multi-million dollar account base in North and South Carolina. Monitored current and future projects for potential opportunities. Helped identify the need for and develop new products to meet changing market demands. Provided forecast and projected sales information to maintain an uninterrupted supply of product to high volume customers.

Technical Representative 2000-2002

Supplied timely solutions to technical issues. Assisted in the sizing of pneumatic components. Provided field sales support in technically demanding applications.

Diversified Printing Techniques - Charlotte, North Carolina 1997-2000

Senior Engineer

Designed screen printing and pad printing systems. Integrated multiple printing machines with feeder bowls, loading systems, indexing turntables, fixtures, unloading systems, and conveying products. Oversaw the machining of components and fabrication of the complete system. Provided troubleshooting and maintenance services for equipment in the field.

Rauch Industries - Gastonia, North Carolina 1994-1997

Project Engineer

Part of a team that developed and designed new manufacturing equipment. Produced drawings of existing equipment to facilitate maintenance and repair. Oversaw installation of new equipment. Studied manufacturing processes and implemented changes to increase efficiency and productivity.

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