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Utrecht, Netherlands

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Established a high-performing commercial operations group, overseeing experts in warranty management, contract negotiation, business analytics, and cost estimating. Cultivated extensive internal and external relationships, resulting in the negotiation and close of a wide array of contracts, spanning operation and maintenance, service agreements, warranty.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Led a global team of sales and application engineering professionals to revamp the business strategy, emphasizing customer relationships, fostering a growth mindset, and diversifying the sales portfolio. Reconfigured sales coverage, adjusted order mix, and redesigned inquiry-to-order processes. Achieved exceptional results, including a 19.8% growth in new.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Revitalized a global power generation systems and services business unit, orchestrating a 22-member team spanning sales, engineering, and operations. Designed and executed a market entry and sustainment strategy anchored in a compelling value proposition and strategic vision. Achieved revenue growth across new equipment, long-term service contracts.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Exceeded objectives by 18% through the acquisition orders from Western US power generation operators. Innovated a systematic maintenance planning process, including scope development, contingency identification, and equipment modernization, leading to heightened customer engagement and improved margins.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Led a team of 17 sales managers and application engineers to craft and implement a targeted go-to-market strategy, enhancing the value proposition and introducing new products to the Americas. Achieved revenue growth exceeding 20% year-over-year. Streamlined business processes, resulting in a 12% improvement in SG&A cost efficiency and expanding customer.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Promoted to spearhead and execute a transformative commercial operations strategy for maintenance and repair services across the Western US and Canada. Led a team of 13 sales and marketing professionals, increasing annual revenue by 10-24% each year. Achieved this by refining the value proposition, setting clear objectives, and leveraging effective market.

Lenexa, KS

Established a thriving business presence across the Midwest, engaging utility and industrial clients. Consistently surpassed objectives by 20-40%, driven by cultivating robust customer relationships, identifying tailored technical solutions, and orchestrating collaborative commercial processes across multiple product lines and functions.

Orlando, FL

Chosen for a fast-track rotational development program, offering hands-on learning in the energy industry and Siemens' offerings. Leveraged market insights to craft tactical commercial plans and expanded a wide network of cross-functional contacts.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Promoted to actively manage the selection and development of over 100 student-employees each semester for various sports in the Recreational Sports Department while supporting the same for peer coordinators. Demonstrated the ability to teach, lead, and effectively oversee others.

Mba, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Finance

Nominated to Phi Kappa Phi (Top 10% of UF Graduate Students), Beta Gamma Sigma (Top 10% of Warrington College of Business Graduate Students)

Bs, Engineering Science - Biomechanical Engineering

Certificate in Sales Engineering