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Retired from Stanley BlackDeckerPart-time remodeling homes 2-3 days a week. Also doing some product testing due to expertise in PTA's and power tools. I’ve done some our tool training on the side.

Technical Tool Training for: Sales force, Distributor Salesmen, Agency Reps and Buyer Product TrainingHand Tools, Power Tools and Accessories, HVAC Tech Tools, for Irwin, Lenox and hilmor brands.Developed advanced hands-on product training skills format for highly motivated sales employees, distributors, agency partners that provide better end user insights, product applications and use of practical demonstration skills to increase sales wins over competition.First to initiate a 90 day review to develop a training ROI measures and simple reporting on external distributor salesmen training events. A typical ROI after 90 days for in-depth hands-on product training ranged from 25% - 45% increases in sales.Developed and initiated a product training feedback survey form for field distributor training events using both manual form and use of QR codes for with smart phone / computer tablet technology to report training feedback's.I provide and create short video content on 'Tool Tips and Techniques' for various technical product topics such as key product applications, problem solving, or best use practices as well as promoting training events company wide training through use of social media feeds.I supported our Craftsman branded products on QVC shows with live product demonstrations. I started with initial sells of $72K and then grow to $200K within 18 months though developing key insights into QVC's selling techniques and understanding key audience needs.

Managed advanced business in developing/exploring cutting laser tools opportunities go along with new Laser Line measurement products for American Tool.Managed outside technical partners on new products developments.

Developed and implemented an aggressive retail store sales events around a woodworking theme that grew sales 20% - 60% in 15 test stores which lead to a nationwide program for Sears and later with field teams at Vermont American Tool.Field Marketing Leader for Sears Craftsmen Retail GroupAssisted and performed live QVC show demonstrations for Craftsman GroupAlso provided Category management product line analysis observations for reviews with Lowes & ACE Hardware line reviews from 1998 - 2001 for Vermont American Tool brand and Bosch brand Tool group out of Chicago Corporate office.

Applications engineering of large compressor systems for natural gas recovery, pipe line transmissions, and offshore natural gas recovery applications.I became very experienced in handling engineered system project management responsibilities between engineering, manufaturing, Sales, QC inspectors and clients.

Overall project management responsibilities of a military contract for the manufacture, testing and shipment of military airborn computer systems for the air force. I also managed three engineering techs who assisted me on this contract.