Professional:Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the raw material chemical industry. A goal-oriented technical sales and management professional with broad industry experience at a large chemical manufacturing company and a specialty raw material distribution company. Industries served include personal care, cosmetic, hair care, skin care, color care, home care, detergents, industrial & institutional and metalworking. Hired, trained and managed a regional US sales team. Manages all aspects of the sales process, including people development and performance, creating and meeting budget goals, establish and enhance supplier relationships and the development of product and revenue targets.Skilled in Sales Development/Training, Talent Evaluation, Research & Development, Negotiation, Team Building & Motivation, Strategic Planning, Budget Development, Multi-Tasking, Conflict Resolution and Business/Project Development.Personal:An avid road cyclist, skier, boater, basically anything outdoors, adventure seeker. Founder, Make the Lake Charities; a multi-day long distance cycling event to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research. Fundraising Event, Chairman BattleLAX Youth Lacrosse Tournament; raises money for a local youth lacrosse program, the high school lacrosse programs and Prostate Cancer Research.