Managed Sandvik Rock Tools dealer network for Western US.Conducted product trials for quarry and construction customers.Assisted in direct sales in areas not covered by dealers.Remained accident and injury free.

Managed technical service engineers and interns located across the USA, Canada and MexicoDeveloped and implemented a flyrock mitigation safety initiative for the USA and Canadian business facilitated in over 55 locations reaching more than 500 personnel.Supported the next generation conversion requirements, training, high level technical support, and field technical support for the North American Business.Maintained safety targets of no lost time or medical treatment injuries for me and my team.Investigating high level blasting related incidents and suggested improvements for operations department.Monitored drill and blast improvement projects through team members meeting customer requirements for improvement and cost savings.

Drove the introduction of new services and value propositions within the technical business increasing technical service sales by 30%.Managed the P&L for the Southwest District encompassing six states, seven operational sites, six direct reports and more than 20 indirect reports. Managed a $27M USD commercial business consisting of more than 80 customers including delivery, down-the-hole and total load services.Bid customer contracts for product and services successfully increasing sales revenue by 10%.

Accountable for the delivery of the Value-In-Use (VIU) program with key client in the Powder River Basin resulting in a customer savings of $2M plus a year on year.Over delivered on initial value add contract by more than $1M resulting in renewal of supplier agreement for three years.Developed and facilitated blast crew, engineering, and marketing training for more than 250 persons.Contributed in high level cast designs increasing coal recovery by 47% and saving customer $50K in blasting costs per shot.Conducted blast vibration assessments and modeling eliminating benches and reducing dragline idle time resulting in a $2.2M savings for the customer over two years.Developed and facilitated drill and blast training programs for blaster license hours meeting state requirements.Managed company site and personnel and assisted in maintaining more than 200K in company equipment and vehicles.Worked with joint venture partner and customer to develop and implement drill and blast improvement projects increasing customer productivity.Maintained safety targets of no lost time or medical treatment injuries for me and my team.