Proudly serving our employees and thousands of customers across nine locations with positive, growth-oriented leadership. Consistently spreading the good word of the very best corrosion prevention option that exists to protect steel for future generations.

Providing positive, growth oriented sales and marketing leadership for hot-dip galvanizing operations located in Columbus, OH, New Castle, DE, Memphis, TN, Lebanon, PA, Perth Amboy, NJ, Detroit, MI, Taunton, MA, Johnstown, PA and Owego, NY

Lead facility sales initiatives for the Columbus plant built in 2013. Support and grow a customer base of more than 400 steel fabricators and manufacturers throughout the Midwest region. Utilize strong closing skills, excellent communications and relationship building / networking techniques, particularly with architects, engineers, and DOT’s to open new doors for future business.* Doubled plant sales since opening replacement plant in 2013; on pace to nearly double top line sales and profit for a single plant location.* Conduct Lunch & Learn seminars for architects, engineers, DOT's, University Students and end users to inform and promote hot-dip galvanizing in conjunction with the American Galvanizing Association.* Continually communicate customer needs to senior management. Coordinate production schedules to fulfill orders within critical timelines.* Created and launched a continual long-term growth strategy to obtain a 100% capacity increase in production in current market by seeking new product applications in the transportation and alternative energy sectors. Active in the Builder's Exchange of Central Ohio, AIA Columbus Chapter, CSI Columbus, CSI Cincinnati, American Galvanizer's Association (AGA), Ohio Structural and Misc. Metals Association (OSA), Great Lakes Fabricator's Association, Indiana Fabricator's Association (IFA).American Galvanizer's Association Market Development Committee Great Lakes Representative NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 -- Certified, Cert. No. 48218

Regularly deployed to worldwide locations in support of various military aircraft operations and missions.Troubleshooted, removed, repaired, overhauled, installed and inspected aircraft hydraulic systems and components and support equipment. Diagnosed malfunctions and recommended corrective actions and maintenance procedures. Provided training and leadership to Airmen on hydraulic fundamentals, tool procedures, technical data interpretation and Air Force core values.

Launched franchise restaurant from the ground level with a family member and successfully sold in 2013. Gained valuable knowledge in operations management, human resources, expense management, purchasing, menu development, negotiating, marketing, and networking.

Recruited to grow contract manufacturing division and diversify product offerings for the manufacturing business. Launched an aggressive campaign to secure new contract manufacturing opportunities by offering diverse steel welding and fabrication services to OEM’s, large and small goods manufacturers, such as Whirlpool and truck trailer manufacturing companies. Located opportunities to grow through the coating and engineering-based on drawings and specs and closed deals on high-volume items. Participated as pivotal player in the new product development process supporting various lawn and garden products from committee startup, product research, manufacturing methods, to the sale of goods. * Guided the quotation process of contract manufacturing opportunities including gathering of initial sample, data, drawing, and overseeing the engineering processes through manufacturing and closing.* Secured the first contract manufacturing order of its kind and comfort level.

Recruited out of college to participate in an intensive 6-month corporate training program. Embarked on a journey to learn all the facets of the business and methods to develop sales and house accounts. Engaged in an extensive client contact campaign to nurture business and become a thriving territory. Partnered with product specialists to Introduce new product offerings, identified product applications, and facilitated client product education. Developed quotations and proposals; negotiated terms and closed transactions. Introduced company and promotions; cultivated client relations. * Cultivated house accounts into a $1 million dollar sales territory from $50,000.