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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 • Drove demand by educating contractors on PLS product value propositions

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.• Cultivated relationships with general contractors and drove market demand.• Assisted distributor partners in optimizing stagnant inventory.

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.