In this position I will be helping equipment OEM's and manufacturers in the state of Wisconsin with their conveyor belting needs. I will be utilizing my experience and new belt knowledge to help our customers select the correct belt for their application.

• Expanded from one location to three in 2019 (!!!) • Remotely Leading/Managing Two Employees• Product Selection, Pricing, And Promotions• Identify And Track Market Trends• Print And Social Media Marketing• Legal Compliance And Issue Advocacy • Founded "Wisconsin Vape Industry Professionals" AssociationAll Responsibilities Performed On Breaks Or Outside Of Business Hours

In this position I was responsible for engineering, selling, and project management of large and small material handling equipment and services. My sales territory was national and I travelled about 10% of the time.

In this position I serve as a primary point of contact for new and existing accounts across the United States with an emphasis on OEMs in the packaging and material handling industry. 2019 and 2020 Top grossing salesperson2021 second place finisher

Work with upper and department-level management to ensure that material handling projects meet schedule, budgetary, and quality standards.Maintain open line of communications with customers to define and ensure project success.

Responsibilities included:-Production Scheduling-Project Management -Inside Sales and Scope Closure-Estimating and quoting

- Receiving formal RFQ's (Request For Quotes) from Customers or Outside Sales and organizing information into quote files- Reading and understanding technical specifications and drawings- Part of the Applications Team that supports the Sales team by leveraging past experience to provide a functional and cost effective conveyor system that meets and exceeds customer's expectations- Prepare high-level AutoCAD drawings of complicated line layouts.- Working closely with vendors for special component pricing- Preparing material and labor estimates through company specific quoting software - Preparing formal and budgetary quotes in company specific quoting software- Submitting quotes to Customers or Sales by various means- Tracking quotes and performing follow-ups as needed- Value stream and process improvements

Keenline Conveyor Systems is a family-owned company that designs and sells customer conveyor and package handling equipment with a strong emphasis on providing unique and sanitary solutions for food and dairy manufacturers. Duties and responsibilities have progressed to include:- Initial customer inquiries and phone communications- Evaluate customer requirements- Source non-standard components- Prepare pricing and quotation for over 80% of customer inquiries- Prepare quote drawing using existing templates and blocks in AutoCad- Maintain direct communication with customer through entire sales process via phone and email- Process purchase order and lead project handover meetings- Serve as customer liaison through design and manufacturing - Perform pre-shipment QC inspection and testing- Record and maintain photo, video, email, and phone documentation - Maintain relationship with customer through troubleshooting and warranty process (if required)Experience and training with tabletop chains, modular plastic belting, flat belting, and "Intralox" ARB (Activated Roller Belt) products. Quotations and projects ranged from $100 to $500,000.00 and averaged $60,000.00.

Troubleshoot Rockwell products as well as assist with product selection and teaching automation classes.

Inside and outside sales of lawn care (fertilizing and weed control) to homeowners in the fox valley and Green Bay areas.Worked with management to develop and implement a new menu-based sales presentation. Final reports show that this new presentation increased add-on sales exponentially and has led to a 30% increase in add-on sales from previous campaigns.

Studied automated manufacturing systems at Fox Valley Technical College. I am trained in Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and ControlLogix 5000 equipment as well as robotics, HMI, panel construction, fluid power, and Seimens S7 PLC's.

Assisted with marketing and recruiting efforts. Led tours, answered questions, and recruited new students for all electronics-based programs at FVTC.

Assisted local high school student with animated christmas light displays. Taught students how to properly solder and assemble their controllers from an empty PCB. Assisted in design and layout as well as programming complex light sequences to music. I also assisted in troubleshooting their displays and created two of my own. Videos are posted here: http://www.youtube.com/user/HireMeAutomation?feature=watch

Reported to Sr. Project Engineer, Automation Division. Assisted and trained with automation division on new product launches and equipment construction. Also assisting and training with manufacturing technicians.

Wiring and assembling complex switchgear cabinets.

Retained by regionally known, high volume dealership to act as assistant to the General Sales Manager and help the company increase profits and attract younger clients through social media marketing. Key Results:Store-leading customer satisfaction index (CSI) scores and was ranked nationally in the top 10% by Ford Motor Company in several key areas.Created electronic and print marketing including mailers and email blasts with great success.Managed social media marketing for the store including Facebook, and Twitter.Trained and mentored new salespeople with great success.Cultivated excellent relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of referral business.

Sales and leasing of new and pre-owned vehicles.

Sales and leasing of new and pre-owned vehicles.