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Vancouver, Wa, Us

Vancouver, Wa, Us

• Responsible for operations of remote sales office and providing leadership and development to Key Account Management and Application Engineering teams.• Direct sales team with responsibility for all business units and key initiatives.• Developed numerous multi-year long term agreement and raw material contracts.• Established track record of generating business growth through strategic negotiations while cultivating new relationships with key decision makers.• Proven ability to construct complex business proposals and to gain organizational approval.• Provide forecast communications to execute accurate finance and operational planning.• Established ConMet Digital business unit at OEM and launched customer subscription trials.• Design and execution of sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market share while successfully achieving sales objectives and exceeding customer service expectations.• Research market trends and analyze competitors to identify and address opportunities.• Build and deliver high-impact presentations to enhance brand recognition and awareness.• Provide consistent active leadership to strengthen team commitment and promote professional growth.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

• Spearheaded development and launch of the castings business unit at Volvo.• Secured multiple contracts across business verticals on new vehicle program.• Managed remote team of Key Account Managers through COVID pandemic and market decline.• Developed and maintained new customer relationships 100% virtually through onboarding of new OEM customer during COVID pandemic.

Vancouver, Wa, Us

• Managed account portfolio of over $120M across US and MX manufacturing locations. • Responsible for identifying new product and service opportunities within DTNA.• Responsible for facilitating customer visits throughout both US and MX locations. • Developed & maintained direct relationships at all levels within DTNA including Corporate HQ, Aftermarket personnel, and all DTNA plant locations to maximize the value of ConMet’s brand.• Developed and executed against business development roadmap, securing new business which provided profitable growth while aligning to the businesses long-term strategy.• Provided leadership and mentorship to cross functional team who supports the account.• Facilitated the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of LTA covering portfolio

Vancouver, Wa, Us

• Managed all aspects of new business & production support for DTNA account.• Supported all aspects of product development and launch of the Next Gen Cascadia platform.• Supported sales growth, securing new program worth $98M annually encompassing 120+ tools.• Responsible for development of costing models within RFQ and pre-production phases.• Drove VA/VE and Cost Value Engineering initiatives to grow margin and secure new programs.• Worked with launch and quality teams to manage PPAP workflow.• Built customer relationships as a key point of interface and on-site liaison.• Developed and communicated complex engineering proposals.

Davidson, North Carolina, Us

CANbus Joystick WM-580• Extensive research in user-centered design (UCD) to optimize human machine interface (HMI).• Performed research and feasibility studies on integration of haptic feedback devices.• Reviewed operator notification systems and display technologies.PACCAR WM-555 Suspended Pedal Project• Managed all aspects of budget and timing to meet cost targets and program milestones.• Designed composite direct drive pedal assembly which used no fastening hardware.• Worked with customer to commonize electrical requirements to reduce cost.• Created technical drawings with extensive GD&T per ASME Y14.5.• Developed DFMEA, PFMEA & DPV&R to exceed both internal and customer driven targets.• Facilitate the APQP process and PPAP activities as part of AIAG standards. Throttle Position Sensor WM-900• Designed backward compatible modular sensor assembly.• Designed composite fastening features: heat stakes, ultrasonic welds, snap features.• Performed FEA and MoldFlow analysis on glass filled PBT, Delrin, ABS and Polycarbonate.• Performed tolerance analysis to reach 100 DPPM or less for assembly fit-up.• Worked closely with overseas suppliers on initial tooling design and final approval.Aftermarket Throttle Position Sensor WM-900• Developed first programmable electronic throttle pedal sensor for the automotive aftermarket.• Pedal and sensor combination named "Best Engineered Product" by SEMA 2010.• Designed 10 wire modular connector providing 52 connector combinations with one mold.• Directed efforts of engineers, draftsmen, and test technicians.

• Responsible for sales and marketing• Maintain inventory and product listings• Work directly with customers providing expertise

Portland, Or, Us

SAE Baja Engineering Program:• Overview all vehicle design, finite element analysis, and fabrication• Facilitate team members with assigned responsibilities• Work with scheduling and cultivate industrial relationships

Certificate, Strategy

Certification, Selling Through Customer Centricity

Certification, Implementing Winning Strategies

Certificate, Negotiations

Certification, Leading Innovative Change

Certification, Innovation Mentor

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering