Gene Garbowsky Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Clark Testing has been providing product qualification testing and design verification for manufacturers for 30 years. We provide our clients with independent, objective, and competitively priced solutions to their testing needs.As Business Development Manager I engage in sales, marketing and communication campaigns. The position affords me the opportunity to develop overall sales strategies, forecast sales, identify key customers to enable performance on testing programs and contracts.Industries served:-Aerospace-Automotive-Electronics-Heavy Equipment-Medical-Military-Mining-Nuclear-Petrochemical-Power Generation-Rail-Steel/Metals-Telecom-Transportation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for identifying, nurturing, and capturing business opportunities for eDocs Technologies and negotiating contract terms with customers and vendors. Worked directly with the owner of eDocs Technologies to expand relationships with key partners and develop opportunities with new customers. The position also saw me identifying market needs and mapping into the technical capabilities of eDocs Technologies

I have over 38 years experience in the martial arts and the martial arts industry. I currently hold the Master title rank of 7thDan (Dan # ITF26272)in Korean Karate or Tang Soo Do. During the early 1980’s I started my martial art training in the techniques and traditions of Korean Tang Soo Do. I have owned and operated successful Martial Arts studios both in State College, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Most notably before starting South Hills Karate Academy, I owned and operated a CS Kim Karate Franchise teaching karate to students of all ages. I have trained over thousands of students of all ages many who have gone on to compete on all levels of Martial Art competition. Some of my achievements include:• 1988 Awarded first Dan (Black Belt) (Dan# 26272) by International Tang Soo Do Federation• 1991 Head Tang Soo Do Instructor and co-owner, State College Martial Arts Academy, State College, PA• 1991 Penn State Judo Club• 1992 USA Karate Team Member• 1993 Head Instructor, Pittsburgh and owner of CS Kim Karate, Irwin, PA• 1994 ITF “Forms Competition”, World Championship, Silver Medal• 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Outstanding Demonstration Awards • 1995 Ki Whang Kim's Eagle Classic Tournament “Grand Champion”• 2000 Awarded Masters Degree by the International Tang Soo Do Federation• 2005 opened South Hills Karate Academy at 4500 Clairton Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236• 2008 Awarded 5th Dan Master Rank by the Tang Soo Do Martial Way Association• 2005-2009 grew South Hills Karate Academy to over 160 full-time students• 2009 Opened 2nd location for South Hills Karate Academy in Elizabeth, PA• 2010 Founded the Independent Tang Soo Do Association• 2013 Promoted to and Recognized as 6th Dan, Tang Soo Do• 2014 Co-Founded the Mid-Atlantic Korean Karate Championship Series (MAKKCS)• 2020 Promoted to 7th Dan by NAKF Moo Duk Kwan Association

Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Responsible for all facets of strategy, implementation, budget creation/management and reporting associated with the sales and marketing of events and meetings including exhibit space, sponsorships and related other opportunities across all SAE events and target markets globally and domestically. Additional responsibilities included developing, managing, directing, coaching and setting strategic direction for a dedicated events sales team and generating a profitable revenue stream from the SAE Events portfolio.

I managed a sales force of seven inside sales representatives in both US and Canada with annual sales of $26 million (2007). Responsiblity for sourcing and producing products with overseas factories (China) and selling in the promotional product market. Maintain the customer management system and manage the sales program. I created department sales reports on a monthly basis and forecast department revenue including involvement in all facets of company operations. Additionally, I designed and implemented a unique customer management and quoting system and revamped and streamlined the entire sales process. I also introduced numerous departmental changes, which increased efficiencies between US and overseas offices.

I managed all sales of exhibits and advertising related products. I also created and maintained the Association’s customer management system and managed the sales program in order to facilitate sales and invoicing of Association products and services. Here I also managed and trained a sales force capable of selling association exhibit space, products and meeting customer expectations. I created department sales reports on a monthly basis and forecasted Association revenue. The customer management system that I created, facilitated sales tracking, customer invoicing, sales forecasting and quote generation.

I held various positions including Product Manager and Sales Representative, including implementing sales strategies and managed development and growth of non-traditional exhibit related programs. This allowed SAE International to identify product opportunities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical delivery methods such as the internet and the SAE Website. I also developed the SAE Satellite Products and Services Program which created additional revenue streams for SAE.