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Thorough evaluation of Customer and prospect applications. Designing solutions and programs for any metalworking fluid-related production problems and process improvements. Present productivity improvement suggestions for fluid tests that highlight the proper application of Cimcool's value-added products. Working through distribution channels to provide Customer assistance for fluid-related sales and service activities in Aerospace and other industries in the Pacific Northwest.

Pacific Nortwest

Thorough evaluation of Customer and prospect applications. Designing solutions and programs for any metalworking fluid-related production problems and process improvements. Present productivity improvement suggestions for fluid tests that highlight the proper application of Cimcool's value-added products. Working through distribution channels to provide Customer assistance for fluid-related sales and service activities in Aerospace and other industries in the Pacific Northwest.

Greater Seattle Area

I worked as a Metalworking Specialist for Stellar Industrial Supply, providing expertise with tooling and metalworking fluids for both job and production companies in Aerospace and other industries in the Pacific Northwest.

Interfaced with manufacturers in order to help them select the appropriate tools and ancillary equipment required for machining metal, plastic and composite parts. My Customers utilize CNC machines to create parts for a wide variety of industries, including aerospace.My past experience includes management of salespeople and distribution channels (in additional types of industries) in territories made up of 8 or more states. I have also been responsible for maintaining relationships… Show more Interfaced with manufacturers in order to help them select the appropriate tools and ancillary equipment required for machining metal, plastic and composite parts. My Customers utilize CNC machines to create parts for a wide variety of industries, including aerospace.My past experience includes management of salespeople and distribution channels (in additional types of industries) in territories made up of 8 or more states. I have also been responsible for maintaining relationships with distributors in Mexico and Brazil. This included travel to various parts of Mexico and Brazil to provide product training and support, and attending various industry trade shows. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Primarily functioned as a metal working fluids specialist, providing expertise and making recommendations from a very wide variety of products manufactured by D.A. Stuart and Conoco Phillips. Conducted metalworking testing within CNC machine shops within the greater Seattle area.

Western Us (9 State Territory)

Managed sales and distribution for a family of products into 8 western states. I traveled extensively for regular contact with distributors, highway contractors and DOT agencies, spending considerable time working with infrastructure design and field engineers. I was responsible for all trade shows within my territory, choosing the booth space, organizing the set-up, overseeing booth activity, attending on-site meetings, and initiating lead follow-up. Conducted and evaluated field testing of… Show more Managed sales and distribution for a family of products into 8 western states. I traveled extensively for regular contact with distributors, highway contractors and DOT agencies, spending considerable time working with infrastructure design and field engineers. I was responsible for all trade shows within my territory, choosing the booth space, organizing the set-up, overseeing booth activity, attending on-site meetings, and initiating lead follow-up. Conducted and evaluated field testing of products with cities, counties and DOT agencies. Eliminated unnecessary testing of marginal products; eliminated the development of equipment which would have cost the company approximately 475,000 dollars. Stepped up the amount of time spent with distributors and helped them bid more successfully on larger projects which utilized a wider variety of our products. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Developed sales and marketing strategies of products nationally. Reported to the VP. Was responsible for management of trade shows, organizing all related meetings and special events. Was very involved with development of all product literature, working with ad agencies. Personally handled "A" accounts. Managed several inside sales personnel and the activities of a group of independent reps. Worked with DOT agencies to evaluate all field testing of new product designs, and oversaw… Show more Developed sales and marketing strategies of products nationally. Reported to the VP. Was responsible for management of trade shows, organizing all related meetings and special events. Was very involved with development of all product literature, working with ad agencies. Personally handled "A" accounts. Managed several inside sales personnel and the activities of a group of independent reps. Worked with DOT agencies to evaluate all field testing of new product designs, and oversaw improvement of existing products. Phased out weak products with limited national potential. Found ways to redesign some products in order to cut our manufacturing costs, and increased our average profit margin by over 15 percent. Was instrumental in conceptualization of new products, adding several products that are still being sold today. Met and exceeded the company's sales goals every year of my tenure there. Show less