Developed, rolled out and managed national and international technical training concepts (primarily for virtual roll-outs, but also face-to-face events) thereby keeping and increasing technical expertise within the company. Developed, conducted and continuously improved training materials and programs to support both Walter Sales personnel and Channel Partners. Continuous communication with headquarters in Germany ensuring global continuity of content.● Excellent technical and metal cutting knowledge in theory, practice and application.● Very good experience with the virtual training world and creative talent in the fast changing world. Methodical and didacticalcompetence including high level of creativity and visualization.

Compiled a complete environmental safety and health manual. Responsible for maintaining safety in the Technology Center including employee training, maintaining safety and environmental requirements.● Implemented programs ensuring a safe workplace while motivating safe work habits; identify and resolve and document unsafe working conditions.● Coordinated with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on EHS compliance and reporting.● Created an emergency action plan and activities as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Collaborated with managers and decision‐makers from Sales, Marketing, and Technology to plan, create, and deliver high‐quality global training programs for employees, channel partners and end-users. Coordinated training schedules, resources, and space for internal and external events.● Designed machine demonstrations illustrating teaching points discussed in our training class. Best machining practices in different ISO material groups, tool selection, tool coatings, edge preparation, approach angle, chip thinning, dynamic milling, sequence of operations, machining troubleshooting and optimization, etc.● Administered a $1,000,000 training budget and directed technical training events in a state‐of‐the‐art technology center.● Transitioned face-to-face training program serving 600+ annual attendees to virtual learning during COVID‐19 pandemic reaching over 6K+ learners.● Responsible for managing all activities in the Technology Center Building, maintenance, planning and scheduling events, and customer testing on 5 axis CNC.● International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Empowered Official - Ensured compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsible for increasing turning tool sales in the Eastern US. Qualified tool testing opportunities at customer facilities in aerospace, energy, transportation and general engineering market segments.● Drove sustainable turning tool sales revenue growth in the eastern US by strategizing with Field Sales and Application Engineers to identify and prioritize target accounts while educating employees and customers about Walter solutions.● Collaborated with Engineering, both local and at headquarters in Germany to innovate cutting tool design and specials exceeding customers expectations.

Managed multiple projects utilizing sales and support personnel to achieve and or surpass sales goals. Coordinate North American clients and European machine tool builders ensuring accurate and timely communication and production of complex multimillion-dollar lathe/machining center type manufacturing equipment.● Served as the single point of contact for clients from close of sale through final machine tool run-off and acceptance. Supervised international run-off tests while upholding strict quality control standards. Coordinated machine shipments and installation with customers, machine builders and subcontractors.● Presented products to existing and prospective customers, distributors and key accounts.

Starting as a CNC lathe operator with a passion for metal cutting and a desire to learn, transitioned into the Supervisory position. Coordinated with customers to obtain orders, ensure order accuracy and take on responsibility for project deadlines. Very familiar with manual / CNC lathes and machining centers both horizontal or vertical (2 to 5 axis), surface grinders, honing and welding to name a few.● Determined speeds, feeds, tooling selection, machining sequence and any necessary fixturing. Comfortable using most measuring equipment like CMM’s, micrometers, calipers, dial and depth gauges, profilometers, etc.● Performed all lathe CNC programing utilizing CAD/CAM and or manual G-code input when machining prototypes.● Delegated workload to machinists based on comprehensive assessments of their ability and capacity.● Supervised daily staff operations, managed human resources component of department including hiring, training, implementation of disciplinary actions and termination.● Inspected projects to maintain quality control standards while personally assuming responsibility for high profile projects.

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