Tim Gerrity Email & Phone Number

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Jaraguá Do Sul, Santa Catarina, Br

Application Engineer II

• Works with General Product Manager to develop marketing direction of given products consistent with market needs and strategic plans.• Development of catalogs/digital sales support material and other collateral information.• Created and maintain a data base for competitive data by industry and region for North America as well as other designated trading areas.• Advise sales and customers in selection and questions of Baldor products, utilizing strong knowledge of Baldor products as well as competitor products.• Generate all price change announcements and net price adder documentation.• Prepare marketing development requests and project approval requests for product development projects (new, line extensions, enhancements, and cost reductions).• Support marketing communications in the development and implementation of key programs in support of product line objectives (trade shows, promotion programs, pre-sales & post sales collateral, target account program).• Evaluate competitive products, pricing, capabilities and technologies as well as other factors affecting the present and future status of the business.• Deliver product training, participate in product development, create customer presentations, and provide solutions to customers.• Managed a $53 million dollar product line while supporting international sales for growth potential in a global sales market.

· Develop peer-to-peer relationships with industry driver corporate purchasing vendor and managers responsible for Baldor/Dodge./Reliance products. · Develop quotations for preparation and delivery of product proposals. · Assist OEM's in their contact with Paper and Forest Industry driver accounts · Provide technical information for industry driver account selected engineering consultants · Lead strategic planning sessions with Strategic-Account team. · Inform industry driver personnel on new products and services as related to their needs. · Assist distribution and District offices in opportunities for product conversions, project opportunities and support activities which enhanced the overall relationship · Intermediary with project management between customer and Mfg plant. · Quote product for Industry Driver accounts for project and related MRO activity · Work with plant production planners to adjust forecast demands for specific driver accounts. · Coordinate efforts internationally while servicing the industry driver account capital projects (OEM's, Consultants, 3rd party).

Corporate Support group• Work in conjunction with the Product Manager, fellow Product Specialists, Engineering, District Offices, Sales teams and the Plants, to serve the daily technical and application needs of the customer while meeting the profitability and growth objectives of the business.• Acquire technical and application knowledge of the operation and adjustment of motors through formal and hands on training.• Technical liaison to the engineering group on: Product Development Programs and Selection Guides Performance Testing Product Evaluation Competitive Product Evaluation Cost Reduction Program Technical Aid for Sales and Customers• Complete understanding of product costs and plant capabilities.• Complete understanding of motor features and benefits, as well as our competitor’s products.• Assist District office, Sales team and Customers with technical support, application knowledge and proper selection of Reliance legacy motor products.• Support product training for District Office, Sales teams, Distributors and Customers.• Develop a complete understanding of customer’s needs and how all of our products can assist them in attaining their financial objectives, which will allow further growth for their business and our business.• Responsible for the profitable growth of A-C Motor Business through the development and support of key corporate accounts and marketing strategies, including cost management, and new market and product development.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Product Specialist/Fixed Speed Motor Marketing• Work in conjunction with the Product Manager, fellow Product Specialists, Engineering, Field Sales, Inside Sales and the Plants, to serve the daily technical and application needs of the customer while meeting the profitability and growth objectives of the business.• Acquire technical and application knowledge of the operation and adjustment of motors through formal and hands on training.• Marketing liaison to the engineering group on: Product Development Programs and Selection Guides Performance Testing Product Evaluation Competitive Product Evaluation Cost Reduction Program Technical Aid for Sales and Customers• Complete understanding of product costs and plant capabilities.• Participate in the development of catalogs, data sheets, technical papers, brochures and product selection programs.• Complete understanding of motor features and benefits, as well as our competitor’s products.• Assist Field Sales, Inside Sales and Customers with technical support, application knowledge and proper selection of motor products.• Support product training for Field Sales, Inside Sales, Distributors and Customers.• Develop a complete understanding of customer’s needs and how all of our products can assist them in attaining their financial objectives, which will allow further growth for their business and our business.• Responsible for the profitable growth of a $20M plus A-C Motor Business through the development and support of key accounts and marketing strategies, including cost management, and new market and product development.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

· Responsible for providing service excellence to high-end motor OEM's and distributors ordering Rockwell Automation products.· Provide on-the-job coaching and formal classroom training on electrical motor products to Inside Sales representatives.· Proactively interface with customers, field sales, manufacturing, marketing and management to solve business issues and increase customer satisfaction.· Participate in the development, support, and/or facilitation of formal motor training for Inside Sales.· Analyze customer activity for trends and indicators of customer satisfaction to immediately implement actions for improvements in weak areas.

Performed routine and scheduled maintenance on aircraft.QAR-Quality Assurance Inspector on electrical/ordnance systems.Managed electrostatic discharge, special tools/equipment, and training and technical publications programs for work center.Performed audits on naval aviation programs for work center.Performed administrative role and supervised shop personnel in maintenance procedures

Washington, Dc, Us

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on two types of aircraft.Qualified as an electrical/ordnance systems inspector by Quality Assurance department as a QAR.Inspected maintenance on aircraft performed by shop personnel for proper system operation and integrity by direction of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Technical Publication 4790.Managed special tools/equipment, nickel cadmium battery handling and corrosion/hazardous materials programs for electrical shop.Member of Emergency Reclamation Team for squadron program.

Maintained electrical/ordnance systems on aircraft.Managed tool control, technical publications, foreign object damage and training programs aggressively by tracking and maintaining strict procedures.Qualified as Electrical Systems Inspector by Quality Assurance department.Trained new shop personnel on aircraft electrical/ordnance systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

TASKS:1. Assembles components, such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering iron. 2. Connects components to assemblies, such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering iron. 3. Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter. 4. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron. 5. Lays out installation of assemblies and systems in aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams, using scribe, scale, and protractor. 6. Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron. 7. Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems. 8. Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems. 9. Fabricates parts and test aids as required.

Bs, Workforce Education Training & Development

Aviation Electrician Certificate, Avionics/Electrcial Systems