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Promoted to strategically lead new business efforts in Latin America (LATAM) with several projects in Europe, Asia, and South Africa. Served at the forefront as the face of the business and played a crucial role in developing and executing the organization’s growth strategy.During my tenure at ASME I held positions as Manager, Technology Development; Manager, Product Development, and Director, Business Development.• Developed strategic and operational business plans used to further the company’s growth and revenue.• Developed a Translation Program, from English to Spanish, to facilitate the use and adoption of the company’s products into national regulations in Latin America resulting in 8% sales increase of ASME standards.• Developed and executed workshops aimed at promoting ASME activities in LATAM, recruited volunteers, and formed code committees in Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.• Created partnerships and negotiated agreements for ASME Nondestructive Examination (ANDE) Personal Certification program with the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) in Argentina.• Developed training events, secured subject matter experts (SMEs) and regional partners, managed the events from beginning to end including volunteer travel, venue, catering, registration, expenses and revenue.• Represented ASME at regional events for engineering associations and standards organizations including UPADI and COPANT.• Identified third-party training providers for ASME, negotiated contracts, developed and managed relationships, and increased revenue through professional training.• Managed research programs including scope of work, identifying SMEs, negotiating contracts, securing funding, and publishing results.• Worked with domestic and international universities, department heads, and professors to develop seminars, workshops, student competitions, and collaborations aimed at creating or supporting ASME Student Chapters.

INNOVAR, LLC, RANDOLPH, NJRepresenting companies and procuring engineering components to increase sales and reduce cost. Managing Director (Self-Employed)• Developed and followed a business and marketing plan, conducted market research, tracked and measured results, leverage resources, and prioritized tasks. Following the business plan resulted in new business and revenue growth.• Identified and qualified sales leads, performed cold calling, and secured new contracts.• Procured engineered components fabricated abroad and sold them to local companies. • Managed contracting, customer service, and technical support resulting in data-driven savings for the customer and more contracts and positive revenue for Innovar, LLC.

AUTOMATIC SWITCH COMPANY (ASCO) AND EMERSON COMPANYA business unit of Schneider Electric that makes electrical equipment used in healthcare facilities, data centers, communication networks, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. Engineering Manager• Led a team of 12 production engineers and increased productivity and product support satisfaction by 15%.• Managed production engineers in Florham Park, NJ, Aiken, South Carolina, and Mexicali, Mexico ensuring a 95%+ acceptance rates (compared to 85% originally).• Reduced manufacturing costs by transferring product lines from Florham Park, NJ to Mexicali, Mexico.• Supported vendor audits and developed a stronger, better qualified, international vendor base.

PLAT-OMATIC VALVES, INC. 1991 - 1998From ultra-pure liquids to wastewater applications, Plast-O-Matic products are designed and manufactured to incorporate unique features, dependability of performance and high quality standards. Design Engineer• Designed and fabricated the EAST model valve from the design stage to product launch. Collaborated with Publishing and Marketing to take the EAST valve to market. • Obtained UL and CSA certifications for solenoid valves, learned UL requirements and processes, and increased sales by taking new products to markets outside U.S. and Canada.• Assisted in the development of the QA manual and supported efforts in obtaining the ISO 9000 certification.• Customer service: guided customer through product selection and delivered customized solutions.