Tyler Compton Email & Phone Number

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

The Woodlands, Tx

Greater St. Louis Area

• Mid-West Region Polyethylene Sales rep• Maintain current accounts with the primary goal of bringing on business• 1 year in terriotory o Began trials and technical discussions with 5 potential new customers that will be continued by my successor.

Houston, Texas Area

o Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process, observing process control points, monitoring equipment, personnel and resources to maintain a safe work environment and produce quality producto Monitor reporting procedures and systems, facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the process and foster cooperation within and between departmentso Study operating and maintenance procedures to develop and implement cost reduction programs

o Executed strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition to select the best qualified candidates for operations, maintenance, laboratory and administrative positionso Recommended structural compensation changes to senior management for hiring and retaining key personnel in a competitive skill trade marketo Performed new employee orientation to review company policies, benefits and safety procedureso Conducted plant safety audits and review safety practices with operations and maintenance

o Conducted nationwide market research and analyzed competitive strategies to identify and secure scrap polyethylene suppliers to successfully grow supply by 15%o Made supplier visits to develop relationships with potential suppliers and recommended the structure of follow-up bids to secure their scrap on a long-term basiso Developed content for Poly-America Recycling website, marketing communications and hosted trade show booths to promote Poly-America as preferred recycling partner

Communication Studies Major with Business Emphasis Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Public Speaking, Theories of Persuasion, Theories of Argumentation, Team Leadership and Decision Making, Beginning and Intermediate Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Money and Banking, Negotiations and Bargaining

Polyethylene Bag & Flexible Packaging Manufacturer, Summer 2008Intern, Assistant to the General Manager and Sales Manager• Collaborated on preparation and successful execution of on-line reverse auction to close $ 300,000 of packaging business• Participated in sales calls to build customer relationships and secure new business• Met with key raw material suppliers to discuss specifications and market trends• Reviewed customer orders for accuracy, assisted shipping department and production scheduler in maintaining on time shipment performance• Served as Project Manager and supervised group of temporary hires in recycling project