Experience

Prosper Machine Tools

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Engineer

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Most Companies in Texas are at the Top of their Game and tremendously successful. The one thing they are missing is an extremely diverse industry mentor who brings proven solutions, the newest concepts and the latest technologies that so many are using to Dominate their competitors with. Top Athletes understand the need of a coach… someone they intimately trust to keep them performing at peak performance. Manufacturing Leaders are no different! Schedule time with me at avonasek@prospermt.com and let me show you how I can make a substantial impact for you! Show less



OSG USA, INC.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Accounts Strategic Manager at OSG USA, INC.

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

• Area Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2020

  Manage the “South Area” for OSG USA which encompasses 26 states, staffed by 3 Regional Managers and 22 District Managers. Responsible for exceeding OSG USA Corporate Sales objectives by engineering & implementing strategic growth plans for my respective area. These plans are for both our OSG USA sales team along with plans for our distribution channels that include Local and National Distributors. Assist in the planning and engineering of future sales policy & direction with the NSM and other OSG USA senior Management members. Develop strategies with Distributors in gaining market share in each location utilizing the latest technologies and sales skills. Develop a team of exceptional Regional and District Managers that exceed objectives and expectations in support of Distribution by promoting OSG USA products in Manufacturing of metal & composite materials. Show less

• Regional Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Regional Manager leading the North West Sales Team for OSG. Responsible for Sales through Distribution channels that include Local and National Distributors. Manage Eight District Managers whose territories include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, part of Illinois, Missouri, Part of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah & Wyoming. Work with District Managers that support Distribution in promoting OSG Tap & Die products in Manufacturing Metal Working products. Develop strategies with Distributors in gaining market share in each location utilizing the latest technologies and sales skills. Instilling a mindset of Continual growth of knowledge in machining/manufacturing Technology within the North West Sales Team, our distributors & end users. Sharing this in depth knowledge across the board to influence manufacturing for the better. Providing proven sales skills to the OSG team that drive performance throughout all phases of the selling process. Taking our relationships from Good to Great which Create lasting partnerships with our distributors & end users. Show less

• North Central District Sales Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Establishing new business, maintaining existing sales and increasing our market share in the industry by working closely with a network of distributors. Conduct periodic sales meetings and technical training seminars for distributors and end-users. Also, provide support to troubleshoot end-user application problems and identify new prospects and opportunities.



Hartwig, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Engineer

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2012

  A highly energetic and intelligent Sales Engineer responsible for: ■Developing and maintaining a strong working knowledge of the Machine Tool Industry and all products and services sold. ■Maintaining a thorough knowledge of competitor products to ensure Hartwig is on the cutting edge of technology. ■Determining customers and prospects, needs and solutions. ■Determines Hartwig ability to provide a solution that meets their needs. ■Managing critical projects through installation and ensures customer satisfaction through initial run off’s. ■Ensures continued communications and up to date feedback to/from internal team to customers. ■Maintaining a strong teamwork relationship with all internal customers; Division sales teams, Service, Applications Engineering, Parts, and Training Show less



Shurway Residential Repairs

• Lincoln NE

• Co-Owner

  • 2001 - 2005

  Started a Residential Repair company with my father in-law. As co-owner, I was directly involved in all aspects of the business including sales, project management, scheduling, mobilization, accounting and personnel. I was the primary point of contact for all customers, vendors, and employees for the business. We started the company basically as a two-man operation with limited resources. Within the first six months of operation we accomplished $75k in gross sales. After adding additional employees and equipment, we brought up our gross sales to $200k at the end of the first year. The second year we further expanded the business by relocating the entire operation to a new location and further increased the number of employees and equipment. In doing so, gross sales in excess of $300k were attained. In our fourth year, (when I departed) we where on schedule to attain $850k in gross sales. We had 14 employees, a stand-alone location, and approximately $125k in equipment. We managed to accomplish this successful growth during a period of challenging economic conditions. Show less



Grainger

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Sales Administrator

  • 1995 - 2001

  Full time Government Sales Administrator (GSA) for the states of Nebraska and Iowa. Beyond the required sales duties, I was proactive in seeking out new sales opportunities in the state and local government segments. I organized sales plans and market development plans and provided myself as a secured point of contact for all government agencies in the states of Nebraska and Iowa. I not only prepared bids and took orders but took the lead in resolving problems for all customers and provided varied solutions to any special needs a customer may have had. I organized and utilized all resources available in order to complete bids and quotes in a timely and successful manner. I worked with corresponding Territory Managers, Branch Managers and District Sales Managers to effectively establish sales plans on which to harness business in this market. Show less