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Specializing in air pollution control and process ventilation for 30+ years, offering a rock solid background in industrial ventilation and air pollution control system design and supply including fans, dust and oil mist collectors for all types of manufacturing and robotic processes. A team leader and entrepreneur with business development & ownership background, plus considerable account management experience. BSME, MBA. Experienced in specification and standards writing, manufacturing ventilation equipment design, personnel management, industry marketing, P&L analysis and international sales experience.Highlights of Qualifications:-An engineered product sales closer with proven experience-Extensive business development and entrepreneurial management experience.- Sheet steel fabrication design and engineering. -30+ years of project management experience to large industrial accounts. -Broad industrial sales experience including contract bidding and closure. -Personnel and sales management capability including outside agent network creation and management. Solid knowledge of the business administration:-Thorough understanding of financial statements, cost accounting, estimating, cash flow analysis. -Contact database software management - Fluent in Microsoft office software-Oversight of multi-million dollar projectsEngineering Skills:-Solid understanding of mechanical systems and their nomenclature.-Sheet steel design experience including welding, bending, cutting and exotic metals processing.-Design and introduction of over 20 different products currently in production today.-Implementation and understanding of 3-D design software's relevance in the manufacturing environment.-Manufacturing process understanding and experience. -Technical writing background and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards writing experience.-Technically sound and can grasp concepts quickly with the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.