Experience

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  Aztec Components Inc

  • Vista, CA

  • Senior Materials Manager/OEM- Aerospace/Aviation, Automotive, Military/Defense & Communications

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Vista, CA

    Strategic Just In Time (JIT) Sourcing of Electronic Components (EC's), Digital/Analog IC's, Active Components, Semiconductors, Memory, Passive Components, Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Electro-Mechanicals to Aerospace and Defense manufacturers and Suppliers.

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  UniFirst Corporation

  • Valencia, CA

  • Sales Representative

    • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Valencia, CA

    Sales Representative for Uniform Services and Facility Services products for the Healthcare, Government, Municipality, Manufacturing and Service Industry Business Sectors.

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  Cintas

  • Valencia, California

  • Sales Representative

    • Aug 2009 - Sep 2010
    • Valencia, California

    Increased overall annual revenue by $500,000 for the Northern Los Angeles market working specifically with professional/protective work apparel and facility service managed programs. Completed OHSA industry specific sales certification for flame resistant clothing and personal protective equipment programs outlined by OSHA code 1910.132, 1910.132(a), 1910.132(d). Exceeded monthly/quarterly sales goals, averaging 32 % over goal during my 2- year tenure. Launched 78 separate corporate identity designed programs throughout multiple private and public entities to include Exxon Mobil, The Industry Company, The County of Ventura- Public Work Division and California State University- Channel Islands.

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  Antioch University Santa Barbara

  • Information Technology Analyst

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

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  ENGEL-USA

  • Jupiter, Florida

  • Director of Sales & Marketing

    • Dec 2005 - May 2008
    • Jupiter, Florida

    Increased overall annual revenue by $1,500,000 averaged during my 3-year tenure for the Western Hemisphere Operational Market. Completed end-user manufacturer, retail operations and sales consultant training on all functions and features of the ENGEL 12/24V AC/DC Portable Fridge-Freezer and Rugged High-Performance Cooler product lines. Exceeded quarterly/annual acquisition goals of end-user manufacturers, retail operations and multi-line distributors by 150%. Instrumental in launching the international ENGEL product line of high-performance rugged coolers which included 2 approved patents for drainage and cold retention abilities. Built and managed over 400 new end-user manufacturers, retail operations and sales representatives during my 3-year tenure. Directly responsible for the overall annual marketing budget of $750,000 to implement print, web, trade show/organizational meetings and guide program sponsorships.

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  The Office of the Governor of North Carolina, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program

  • Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Geographical Information Systems Analyst

    • Jan 2003 - Sep 2004
    • Raleigh, North Carolina

    Completed the conversion of written element occurrence records of federally endangered species to the present digital format. Launched this initiative under the direction of the Staff Botanist through the use of ArcView 9.0 Geographic Information System (GIS) software to increase the preservation of ecologically sensitive lands. The project scope revolved around the 17 federally listed endangered plant species endemic to North Carolina’s mountains, piedmont region and coastal areas. Built 17 final project management GIS maps delineated for each endangered species, and created subsequent land acquisition funded through the State of North Carolina’s estimated $12,000,000 annual conservation fund, federally funded grants from both the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

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  Duke University

  • Durham, North Carolina

  • Forest Management Internship

    • May 2003 - Sep 2003
    • Durham, North Carolina

    Completed both written and pictorial historical documentation of silvicultural processes from the 1920’s to present on over 7,000 acres of university held forests. The research led to a subsequent publication titled The Duke Forest at 75: A Resource for All Seasons. Durham, North Carolina, Summer 2003.

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  United States Forest Service

  • Asheville, North Carolina Area

  • Biological Planning Internship

    • May 2001 - Sep 2001
    • Asheville, North Carolina Area

    Completed ecological modeling field sample set on the 29,000 acre watershed, Steel’s Creek, Grandfather District, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. The sample set included 250 intensive random stratified without replacement ecological sample plots located in some of the most difficult terrain in the Southeastern United States. North Carolina National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Asheville, North Carolina, Summer 2001.

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

  • Scout Sniper- Sergeant

    • Dec 1996 - Dec 2000
    • Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

    United States Marine Corps, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division- Sergeant- Sniper Team Leader- Scout Skier- Water Survival Instructor, Multiple Award and Medal Winner, Multiple International Deployments, Camp Lejeune, NC 1997- 2001.