1984 - Illinois State University Graduate - BS Industrial Technology1985 to Now - "30+ years" of Technical Sales & Applications Engineering Experience By definition, a Technical Sales & Applications Engineer (TSAE) is thus both "a salesperson that understands and can apply engineering"​ and "a sales engineer that understands how to sell technical engineered systems". The Technical Sales Applications Engineer (TSAE) develops custom designs. TSAEs help track complex orders to ensure that equipment, cost, and delivery objectives are met. They have extensive interaction with customers from start to finish; from the initial proposal, through both legal and technical negotiations, order entry, manufacturing and final test.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• Welding and assembly automation equipment and custom tooling.• Robotic applications - welding (arc & resistance), assembly, material handling.• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)• Demonstrated skills with technical writing, communication, and customer relations• Self motivated, able to act independently, and set and manage prioritiesCAREER EXPERIENCE:• H&CS Custom Designed Solutions, Green Bay, WI - July 1, 2015 to Present.• ACRO Automation Systems, Inc., Milwaukee, WI - May 1995 to June 30, 2015• Automation International, Inc., Danville, IL - 1985 to 1995 • Store Manager - Kentucky Fried Chicken - Danville, IL 1985 • Employee - Kentucky Fried Chicken - Danville, IL 1978 - 1985 (7 - years service) EDUCATION:• Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL - 2012: Certificates - Microsoft Word, Excel,