Solutions-oriented product, operations, and sales manager. Extensive background in the material handling industry, specifically but not limited to shaftless screw conveyors. Adept at managing complex projects, breaking them down into individual components, and staying on the critical path. Known for maintaining a keen sense of the ‘bigger picture.’ Able to maintain flexibility under pressure and to creatively capitalize on opportunities. Core competencies include: » Operations management. Thrive in smaller operations where each person wears a lot of hats. Started a new operation that grew to 12 employees with $5M in revenue. Implemented a project management system in a database that captured real-time workflow. Proven to be a creative, resourceful, and pragmatic build-from-the-ground-up manager. Reputation for creating a work environment that efficiently utilizes it resources. » Sales management. Created and maintained Rep networks and supported 150+ reps at 25+ companies covering all of North America and the Caribbean. Increased sales by 100% in a three-year period; sold product on quality and service over our lower-priced competition at more than a 30% gross profit. Capable of setting and achieving measurable sales goals. » Product management. Support sales with pricing and design inputs. Led an engineering staff of six professionals who worked on up to 50 projects per year ranging from $50K to $1.5M. Coordinated supply chain from multiple internal international factories and domestic vendors. Partnered with a domestic manufacturer to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery times by up to 50%. Held warranty issues to less than 2% in a high-risk market.Specialties: Shaftless, shafted screw and belt conveyors, material handling, wastewater treatment, revenue production, direct selling, rep management, quotations, reviewing specifications, spec writing, sales strategy, operational management, contract review, negotiations, staff development, engineering system design, project management, manufacturing, purchasing, QC, cost control, commissioning, warranty resolution.