Bob Waddell
Regional Sales Manager at Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Michael Fullerton
Bob Waddell has always carried himself with high integrity displaying excellent communication skills while maintaining a high level of technical expertise in LCD panels he marketed from a variety of sources. Bob was proactive, supportive and above all someone who worked issues in a very timely manner. It was a pleasure working with Bob during his Avnet days and I hope Bob and I will have the chance to collaborate in the future.
Michael Fullerton
Bob Waddell has always carried himself with high integrity displaying excellent communication skills while maintaining a high level of technical expertise in LCD panels he marketed from a variety of sources. Bob was proactive, supportive and above all someone who worked issues in a very timely manner. It was a pleasure working with Bob during his Avnet days and I hope Bob and I will have the chance to collaborate in the future.
Michael Fullerton
Bob Waddell has always carried himself with high integrity displaying excellent communication skills while maintaining a high level of technical expertise in LCD panels he marketed from a variety of sources. Bob was proactive, supportive and above all someone who worked issues in a very timely manner. It was a pleasure working with Bob during his Avnet days and I hope Bob and I will have the chance to collaborate in the future.
Michael Fullerton
Bob Waddell has always carried himself with high integrity displaying excellent communication skills while maintaining a high level of technical expertise in LCD panels he marketed from a variety of sources. Bob was proactive, supportive and above all someone who worked issues in a very timely manner. It was a pleasure working with Bob during his Avnet days and I hope Bob and I will have the chance to collaborate in the future.
Experience
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Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Mar 2015 - Present
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Display Technology Solutions LLC
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South Lyon, MI
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President
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May 2014 - Present
Representative of specialized LCD enhancement and solutions providers for the Central U.S. Responsible for all marketing and sales, technical qualification and support for the following lines; > Display Logic - Provides high bright, highly efficient LED backlighting for commercial and industrial TFT displays of all sizes. Best in class brightness vs. power performance, greatly reduces heat-related issues. Also provides Zero-client POE solutions to allow LCDs to be operated up to 90W of power at a distance of 300' with a single CAT5 Ethernet cable > Eyesaver International - Specializes in Optical Bonding (silicone based), custom filters, specialized films and lamination for LCD related applications Show less
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Eyesaver International, Inc.
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Central U.S. Sales Manager
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Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
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President
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Mar 2009 - Feb 2012
Founder of a Manufacturers' Representative firm in the Central U.S., focusing on LCD Display and related products exclusively. Founder of a Manufacturers' Representative firm in the Central U.S., focusing on LCD Display and related products exclusively.
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LCD Business Development Manager
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Sep 2006 - Jan 2009
- Drove Avnet LCD Display sales in the Central U.S., which comprised 18 states, Mexico and South America - Supported all Avnet sales staff in all display related opportunities - over 100 Avnet sales people in 12 branch locations - Developed a joint task force for MCU-based LCD solutions for customers designing small TFT displays - Global display account manager responsibility for Navico, a large marine navigation company in Tulsa, Mexico and New Zealand - Developed solutions to fit specific customer applications either in person, on conference calls or via email - Developed training modules for the Avnet field sales team to use at their customers - Traveled extensively in my territory to help drive sales and develop relationships with customers and suppliers at the local markets - Provided training at Avnet locations and online in Webinars Show less
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Kyocera International Inc.
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, North Central US
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
- Manufacturer of Color TFT, Monochrome Graphic and Character LCD Displays - Responsible for all non-automotive sales in the North Central U.S. - Managed sales efforts of 5 manufacturers’ representatives covering 13 ½ states - Direct sales account responsibility for large OEM accounts including Intermec, Medtronic, Smiths Medical, John Deere, Lexmark, Rockwell and others - Supported distribution sales through Avnet, Apollo Displays and Digikey - Manufacturer of Color TFT, Monochrome Graphic and Character LCD Displays - Responsible for all non-automotive sales in the North Central U.S. - Managed sales efforts of 5 manufacturers’ representatives covering 13 ½ states - Direct sales account responsibility for large OEM accounts including Intermec, Medtronic, Smiths Medical, John Deere, Lexmark, Rockwell and others - Supported distribution sales through Avnet, Apollo Displays and Digikey
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Trilogy Marketing, Inc.
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jan 1996 - Mar 2004
- Manufacturers’ Rep for Sharp, Vishay, BI Technologies, Altera, Fujitsu, Atmel and others - Responsible for all non-automotive sales in Michigan - Distribution Manager in Michigan – responsible for all sales support and trainings at all of the major distributors for our key lines - Focus was primarily on Sharp LCD Displays to the Industrial Automation customers in Michigan - Account responsibility for Delphi Saginaw – Major design win for BI Technologies for steering sensor that resulted in the first Electric Power Steering system Show less
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Marshall Industries
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Computer Product Specialist
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Apr 1989 - Jan 1996
Regional Technical Specialist supporting Marshall sales for all computer related applications in 5 states. Regional Technical Specialist supporting Marshall sales for all computer related applications in 5 states.
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Education
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Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing