David Klapper Email & Phone Number

I own and operate a non-medical in-home care company currently serving all of Beaufort County, SC.

I'm co-owner and operator of Buoy's Liquor and Wine, a retail liquor store located in Beaufort, SC.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I work in the Custom Design Engineering group coming up with new and innovative design ideas in response to customer's requests or concerns.

• In Charge of Product Development• FMEA/DFMEA• Prototype Builds• Lead Process Validation and New Product Launches• Engineering Design / Quality Assurance • Project Management (Capital and Automation Projects)• Field Service Work• J.I.T. and Lean Manufacturing • Innovation Processes• Production Engineering• Vendor Relationships• Personnel Management

Acquired new business from Japanese automotive companies; drove start-up sales of $4M annually. Served as program manager and interpreter of Japanese technical documents, coordinating logistics for die-cast die and parts repairs, and spare parts orders. Implemented strategies for building strong customer- and partner-centric environments, representing company in technical presentations and demonstrations. Identified and qualified key prospect accounts for potential opportunities. Key Achievements:• In charge of 3-member die repair team, overseeing repair projects and supporting production of plastic-injection molds from start to completion.• Designed company marketing brochure and effective PowerPoint presentations featuring company strengths and competitive advantages.• Developed hands-on training on breakdown and reassembly of dies and molds. • Coordinated use of Gantt charts to track workflow, develop quotes, manage process sheets, and produce 2D / 3D data for production crews.

Ensured quality delivery of sales and purchasing of broad range of automotive engine and transmission parts, customized machine builds, precision dies, and tooling. Handled customer relationships and product management, conducting studies of client market and establishing brand positioning. Managed cost-estimating, developed quotes, and initiated purchase orders. Monitored customer orders, tracking all technical specifications, troubleshooting, and drafting correspondence with clients and vendor partners. Key Achievements:• Provided value-added component to company as interpreter and translator for Japanese national employees. • Analyzed costs and profitability for each project, coordinating shipping logistics and delivery of products to clients, managing for top levels of quality.

Arlington Heights, Illinois, Us

Under direction of senior management, accountable for developing import contracts for auto engine components between Japanese and Thai manufacturers, and US clients. Drove sales through needs-based, client-focused interaction and comprehensive product knowledge. Monitored vendor outcomes with respect to contracted goals for operations, revenue creation, customer satisfaction, and cost controls. Key Achievements:• Guided initiatives that grew sales from $1.5M to $4.5 over 2 years.• Established role as go-to sales leader, responsible for compliance with US Customs regulations and Stateside distribution / delivery.

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Worked as an assistant language teacher at a local junior high, and several elementary schools in the area.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Engineering Physics With A Concentration In Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Spanish

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