Sales Engineer
Resume:
JARON N.DANDRIDGE
Richmond, Virginia 23223
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position in the field of management or sales that will utilize my proven leadership experience and communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, December 1998
G.P.A. 3.0/4.0 in Major
Secret/Confidential Security Clearance, April 2000-Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
02/09-Present
National Motor Club of America, Richmond, Virginia
Independent Sales Associate
Market, promote, and manage a national benefits company. Grow the business
through direct sales and by building long term business relationships with
retail customers and sales associates.
Coach and train newer sales representatives helping them to develop the necessary
skills to increase sales and build an organization.
10/01–01/09
Philip Morris USA, Richmond, Virginia
Maintenance Supervisor/Line Support Leader/Front Line Leader
Directed the daily maintenance operation of the Leaf Processing Facility research
and development building. Scheduled testing, maintenance, installations, and
removal of equipment. Worked with a team containing electricians, pipe-fitters,
maintenance mechanics, and millwrights. Coordinated repairs and collaborate with
vendors to ensure the continued operation of the process.
Coach, train, and direct the workforce in the day to day operations of the
production floor to assure that a quality product is being produced for our
customers. Serve the operators to make certain they have everything they need in
order to perform effectively. Currently I manage over 40 employees in the filter
making department.
Document and support training on the improvements of work process and procedures.
Support special initiatives, new product launches, and new material test in our
area. Train on basic core processes and infrastructure as requested by Business
Unit Leaders and Natural Work Teams.
Conduct Level 2 meetings with the work teams to convey team goals and
objectives. I also use it as a venue to encourage the teams to create new ideas
that will drive continuous improvements into everything we do. Follow-up and
provide feedback on ideas brought to level 2.Take the information obtained in the
level 2 meeting and communicate it to my management team in a level 3 meeting.
Teamed with engineering to run the carbon flavoring process in bay 9. This
process supports the filter making operation for the reduced harm products
currently under development in R&D. One of 3 individuals in the factory who knows
how to operate the process.
6/99 – 9/01
Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia
Nuclear Test Engineer/Electrical Test Engineer)
Direct, monitor, and control actual shipboard tests for nuclear class
carriers(i.e. Nimitz, Eisenhower, Enterprise, etc.). Record and match all
data with test requirements to ensure conditions have been met.
Develop, review, and revise test procedures, instructions, and related test
documents used to support test evolutions. Responsible for
technical direction of testing activities performed by trades.
Investigate/troubleshoot problems and issues identified during testing.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Trades, Vendors, and customer
representatives to provide and receive technical assistance to help resolve test
operational issues.
Conduct on-site engineering evaluations (ship checks) of nuclear propulsion
systems to determine the scope and nature of proposed work, and to assist in
planning.
Compile data, perform computations, analyze results, and prepare reports to
assist in the resolution of technical problems.
3/99 - 6/99
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, Virginia
Substitute Teacher
Filled in for permanent instructors during their absence, proceeding with their
lesson plan for the day.
Taught mainly math and science courses at the high school level. Assisted
students with whatever problems they may have encountered that day.
6/97 - 3/99
United States Coast Guard, Portsmouth Virginia
Officer in Training
Promoted the mission of the United States Coast Guard, while working at the recruiting office. Trained to become an engineer as well as a Coast Guard Officer.
Answered questions and performed screenings for potential recruits who showed a
special interest in the Coast Guard. Assisted permanent recruiters with daily
task around the office.
Represented the Coast Guard at career fairs, Harbor festivals, boat shows, and
other special events.
5/94 - 8/94
Department of General Services, Richmond, Virginia
Electrical Assistant
Performed daily maintenance on electrical components in State buildings located
on Capital grounds.
Checked current and voltage readings of various electrical components.
Assembled new light fixtures in needed areas, and replaced old fixtures with
newer up to date models. Bent and ran conduit when assembling automatic door
locks and other special projects.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Languages: C++, Fortran
Software: MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Schematics, SOMS
Platforms: HP Workstation, IBM and Macintosh.
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows98, Windows NT, Windows XP and UNIX.
AFFILIATIONS:
National Sales Network, 2007-2010
Boy Scouts of America Committee Member (Membership Coordinator), 2010
Rising Mount Zion Building Committee (Project Lead)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 1993-2004
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 1993-2004
T.A.T.T.O.O. tutorial program at Huntington Middle School
Assistant basketball coach at Meadowbrook High School 2004, 2005
AWARDS:
Recipient of the M.O.R.E. Scholarship from the U.S. Coast Guard 1997-1999
Recipient of the Gordon B. Hancock Scholarship 1993-1997
Deans List Spring 1996, 1997, Fall 1998
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