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Elgin, Il

Expand application of atmospheric pressure plasma surface treatment equipment in industrial applications. Focus on medical, automotive, electronics, injection molding and building products markets. Presenter at industry-specific conferences, trade shows and webinars. Work with customers to launch innovative, reliable and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes that maximize productivity, minimize waste and increase profits.

Midwest Region

Business to business sales of specialty chemicals to captive and job-shop metal finishers * Led account teams in 3 states (WI, IL, MN) with emphasis on large-volume opportunities* Coordinated and directed sales and support teams to optimize sales process; 50% increase in sales from 2007 to 2008* Regained lost revenue through persistence and focus on improvement* Participated in focused training on team selling, emotional intelligence, listening skills, assertiveness, negotiation and conflict resolution

Greater Chicago Area

Business to business sales and design of metal finishing tooling and supplies for automotive, plumbing and hardware industries* $1,000,000 average annual sales from 3-state territory* Managed the company’s #1 account and 5 of the top 10 accounts* Developed relationships with customers at all organizational levels: management, purchasing, shop foremen and maintenance staff

Greater Chicago Area

Managed Northern-Illinois territory selling One-Write bookkeeping systems, computer checks and business forms through financial and accounting market contacts* Tripled monthly productivity of the territory* Added 25 referral sources in six months