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Noblesville, Indiana, United States

• As an Account Manager at Applied Intelligence Corp., I take a hands-on approach to managing customer projects, ensuring their success from initial quotes to final delivery. My responsibilities include overseeing supply.
• 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Develop customized quotes for customer projects, ensuring alignment with their needs and project specifications.
• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Work closely with engineers to create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical drawings when necessary, supporting precise project execution.
• 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Process orders in company systems, procuring required components from a wide network of distributor partners while managing lead times.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Monitor and expedite long lead-time items by sourcing alternatives or accelerating delivery schedules.
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure transparent communication of project timelines and deliverables.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• I manage content strategy and execution for the Manufacturing Referral Network (MRN) on LinkedIn. My responsibilities include:
• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Creating and posting engaging material to grow MRN’s networking membership.
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Connecting with manufacturing professionals nationwide to foster collaboration and build relationships.
• 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: Highlighting MRN’s benefits through thoughtful and consistent messaging.
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Utilizing Adobe Lightroom, Canva, and ChatGPT to produce high-quality and impactful content.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• At DQE, I contributed to the success of our emergency preparedness solutions by managing sales, building relationships, and seeking market opportunities across the U.S. and Canada. I worked closely with hospitals.
• 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Assisted with the sales process for both direct and distributor customers across the U.S. and Canada.
• 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Processed orders, managed open and back orders, and collaborated with the operations team to ensure timely fulfillment.
• 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Strengthened long-term relationships with clients by sharing industry knowledge and expertise.
• 𝗖𝗥𝗠 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Leveraged MS CRM to track opportunities and follow up on prospects effectively.
• 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Represented DQE at trade shows and conferences to showcase products and engage with industry professionals.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• As an Account Manager at W.W. Grainger, I was responsible for managing a portfolio of 20 strategic customers in industries such as Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Air Transportation, Distribution, and.
• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led a customer online shopping pilot in April 2013, helping to streamline Grainger's digital customer experience.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ranked second in the region (out of approximately 100 Account Managers) for most Inventory Management installs in 2012.
• 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Featured in national and global internal publications for achievements with a key customer in August 2012.
• 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Earned the "Have a Winning Attitude" regional award in Q1 2010 for consistent positive contributions to the team.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Managed relationships with 20 strategic customers across multiple industries, helping them reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Cold called Indianapolis area businesses to gain market share in the print-on-demand industry.Pure "Hunter" - was assigned brand new area with no existing revenueAll leads were self generatedInfluenced decision makers toward more efficient and lean solutionsCoordinated sales with production team to deliver finished product as promised

Managed sales teams of 8 to 12 people in the Detroit Area. Succesfully launched brand new directories in Macomb and Oakland Counties with a green sales team.