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At Hahn Automation Group, our mission is to provide custom automation solutions for the medical device community, specializing in cardiology, surgical devices, drug delivery, and bio-MEMS. With expertise in robotics, vision systems, laser welding, and modular automation, we develop flexible solutions tailored to meet complex requirements. Guided by our core values of Feasibility, Flexibility, and Focus, we’ve partnered with leading med-tech companies for over 30 years, solving intricate challenges and driving innovation. As a Territory Manager at HAHN Automation Group, I build strong relationships with customers while ensuring smooth communication across internal teams. My responsibilities include:• Following up on quotes and setting up meetings to maintain client engagement.• Acting as a liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment throughout projects.• Collaborating with engineering, purchasing, and other departments to guarantee seamless information flow.• Managing technical back-and-forth to ensure every detail meets client specifications.• Providing technical expertise to solve complex challenges through collaborative efforts.

The Speaker's Choice is a professional communications training and coaching organization focusing on speaking in a business environment. Effective communication is consistently ranked the #1 skill for career advancement. Skilled communicators are better at influencing, motivating, managing, building consensus, and most likely being promoted. Our curriculum centers around improving business communication skills with solutions designed to help your organization:- Communicate with credibility and clarity- Convey executive presence- Create and deliver the right message- Maintain composure in high stakes situations- Assess individual and collective mindset- and adjust as neededMy role is to seek new business opportunities in the marketplace and assess potential client needs and accurately match clients with the proper program. Establishing a professional relationship is paramount to instill a lasting impression of our organization.

Working on outreach to existing and new members of The Society of Plastics Engineers local section to set up meetings and promote scholarship program. Also aided in the planning and implementation of a grounds improvement program for the homeowner's association where I reside.

TSS Technologies offers both custom and build to print solutions for automation and contract manufacturing needs and delivers custom products and services to a growing healthcare market.- Established TSS in the diagnostics market segment with custom DBS processing automation systems.- Engaged potential clients through calls, trade shows, and networking to build relationships for current and future automation programs.- Worked with engineering and purchasing staff to understand processes in manufacturing and conveyed to engineering for concepts and proposals.- Met individual clients on site to better understand the issues and performed sales presentations to corporate staff.- Assisted in the design and development of a new trade show exhibit and managed trade show schedule resulting in a brand awareness increase of 20%.- Established a client base and used SalesForce as the CRM system to manage and monitor projects.

A transitional role focusing on new account development, CRM, and customer service for purge compound product line represented in the plastics industry.

GVS Filter Technology- Medical Division is a manufacturer of disposable filtration components for medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. - Managed all of the sales and key accounts in the US and Canada.- Established 30 new accounts over a four year period. - Achieved 72% sales increase from 2008-2012.- Collaborated with client on a custom filter with a 60% margin.- Maintained an average margin of 62.7%.- Technical competency to understand filtration requirements and construct custom filters for R&D.- Handled compliance documentation and worked with the Quality group to resolve client issues.- Clients included B Braun, ICU Medical, Medtronic, Fresenius, Nxstage, Terumo, and Teleflex.

Manar, Inc. is a custom injection molder with 5 plant sites located in the Midwest. - Managed and supported a direct sales force of six sales engineers.- Achieved a record sales volume of $50 million in 2007.- Devised market strategies across various segments including the development of a new corporate website and SEO within budget.- Worked with sales force in new account development and supported the quotation of new programs resulting in a 31% increase in sales for 2007.- Clients included Tyco Healthcare, Hill-Rom, Parata/ McKesson, Reliance Medical, and Paragon.

Century 21 is the world's largest real estate franchisor for residential properties and is one of the most recognized brands in the world.- Key responsibilities included the listing, marketing, showing, and negotiating the purchase of residential real estate in the greater Indianapolis area.- Achieved top 100 agents in the Midwest region and achieved Emerald Sales status at $4.7 million in gross sales for 2004.- Received the "Most Improved" award for overall performance by the brokerage in 2004.- Negotiated a single $2.5 million transaction involving a 1031 exchange with multiple investment properties.- Developed and implemented custom marketing campaigns for each listing involving web based as well as print media.

Avalon Imaging, Inc. was a developer/manufacturer of industrial vision systems for the plastics industry. Avalon Vision Solutions purchased the assets of Avalon Imaging from the prior ownership and continued the product line.- Managed the sales activities of a twelve state region and supported the development of new business through plant site visits.- Provided leadership and support for eighteen manufacturers' representatives.- Delivered half of the company revenue of $550,000 in 2001.- Conducted technical applications analysis and demonstrated vision software and hardware.- Increased client base 288% from 1994-1998.- Attained "Top Region" status in 1996-1998 with record sales of $1.5 million in 1997.- Clients included Cook Medical, Sabin, Phillips, and Medtronic.