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Manufacturer of industrial computers and computer enclosures.A leader in developing reliable solutions for a broad range of industrial computers. Helping engineering information technology and operations deploy industrial computers, industrial displays, computer enclosures to factory environments.

Williamston, Michigan

Manufacturers’ representative for plastic material handling and returnable packaging solutions.; Offers full turnkey packaging solutions from compression molding, custom injection molding/structural foam, rotational molding, thermoforming, paper honeycomb, and standards (pallets and totes). Services a wide range of market segments including Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Beverage, Food Processing, Printing, Textile, Retail Displays, General Industrial/Manufacturing. Staff of 2• Grew company from $0 to $2M in 4 years as a new rep agency. Established and built Nissan as a key account with multiple product managers and engineers in Australia.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

UBE Machinery Inc. is a leader in developing reliable solutions for a broad range of injection molding applications. Easy to operate and maintain, energy efficient, and recognized as best in class for speed and reliability, UBE's INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES are also backed by our knowledgeable and highly capable engineering and support teams.UBE Machinery Inc. is a part of UBE Industries, Ltd., a multi-industry global manufacturing powerhouse with significant financial and technical resources. For over a century, UBE has developed and built expertise to serve a diverse array of customers in chemicals, construction materials, machinery and plant engineering, and new product development.

Brighton, Michigan

Manufacturers’ representative for plastic material handling and returnablepackaging solutions servicing automotive industry and their Tier Ones.; Provided packaging solutions with turnkey capabilities including custom injection molding, structural foam, rotational molding, thermoforming, and standards (pallets and totes), and steel shipping racks. Staff of 3.• Started new rep agency to build business with General Motors Powertrain and their Tier One Suppliers, Ford Motor Co., and other Suppliers.• Company grew from $0 to $8M in 3 years.

Latham, Ny

Manufacturer of molded plastic pallets and material handling systems. 500 employees.; Directed all automotive and heavy equipment industry sales and sales coverage worldwide. Adapted to all the rightsizing, greening, pooling, and tracking initiatives of the automotive industry. Grew sales of existing proprietary products and developed new ones. • Company was at $50M annual gross sales and grew to $150M. Initial product line was <$1M, and personally grew it to $25M in 4 years. • Developed and implemented rep plan for network of outside sales representatives and distributors. Began with one rep organization with a few distributors, and then hired others throughout the world. • Exhibited at numerous trade shows during the year so name recognition grew in the industry as one of the largest plastic molders.• Developed new product for Ford Motor Co. which became a new standard in the industry.• Sold product throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Implemented product in Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Guam, China, Germany, England, Japan, and Israel.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Provider of custom injection and structural foam molding for material handling and packaging products. 40 employees.; Promoted from Sales Engineer to establish and manage outside sales reps and inside sales for General Motors accounts. Increased sales coverage, volume and accounts. Used experience and knowledge on Kaizen and Ergonomics to consult with customers, suggesting new products, concepts and designs. Leveraged training in engineering, design and plastics for development of custom injection moldings.• Served as Account Manager for worldwide General Motors and their Tier One suppliers in United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, China, and Japan. Worked closely with General Motors’ centralized purchasing and engineering departments. • Company grew from $1M annual gross sales to $20M annual sales. Personally contributed $8M of the $20M in 6 years.

Williamston, Michigan

Manufacturer’s representative for plastic material handling and packaging serving automotive and construction industries in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.; Made highly technical presentations to upper management and engineering staff, sometimes teaming on sales calls with manufacturing engineers. Excelled at cold calls and assisted in field training for new members of engineering staff. Maintained technical expertise in plastic manufacturing (vacuum forming, injection/structural foam molding, rotational molding, and profile/sheet extrusion). Staff of 3.• Assisted engineers in development of ergonomic and efficient container systems from concept engineering through installation.• Developed regional sales for Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, with General Motors as key account. • Grew sales from $0 to $2M, and company’s annual sales grew from $1M to $4M.

Bs, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha

Minor, Speech Communications

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha

Associates, Diversified Business

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha

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