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Tacoma, Washington, United States

• Led research, business development, finance, customer service, and sales.
• Achieved 400% growth in 2022 and 170% YTD in 2023.
• Managed 22+ new clients in the past year.
• Recognized as February Business of the Month by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
• Expanded the team to four members with three direct reports.
• Conducted Virtual and In-Person Marketing Workshops & Lunch 'n Learns.

Kent, Washington, United States

• Responded to inquiries within 15 minutes (unique to the industry).
• Quoted $700,000+ in lighting opportunities.
• Conducted lighting layout designs adhering to SEC & WSEC codes.
• Confirmed pricing and availability with 98 controls and lighting manufacturers.

Kent, Washington, United States

• Managed 32 accounts with regular visits.
• Generated $20,000 in sales within 3 months for a new-to-market product.
• Added 250 new-to-market units to showroom stock.
• Developed and executed a strategic territory sales plan.
• Promoted to Controls Specialist in Dec 2018.
• Strengthened distributor partnerships to boost product adoption

Washington, Idaho & Montana

• Managed 198 accounts, achieving 87% of the annual goal during a challenging year.
• Exceeded $3.15M in sales with one client after a 7-month TM vacancy.
• Exceeded $750K in sales with another client in the same year.
• Achieved 5% YoY growth (2016 to 2017).
• Developed and implemented a strategic territory sales plan.
• Conducted counter days, inside & outside sales training, joint sales calls, and budget management.

National Coverage

• Enhanced distributor partners' merchandising strategies with updated displays and promotions.
• Hosted counter days to educate the market on new & existing key products.

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Performed frequent classroom audiovisual media equipment check-ups and troubleshooting.
• Maintained functionality of projectors, screens, dvd/vhs/blu-ray players.
• Set up and filmed Rose-Hulman conferences and conventions.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

• Practiced troubleshooting appliance/AFCI compatibility.
• Used ESD simulator to meet UL and IEC Codes for products.
• Sharpened soldering skills with removing PCB components.
• Set up, maintained and collected data from company products.

Richmond, Indiana, United States

• Supported machine operators in plastic material production, ensuring safety and quality.
• Conducted product quality checks and maintained a clean work environment.
• Loaded and manually cleaned scrap plastic hoppers.
• Worked with the production team to meet quotas and adhere to procedures.