Paul Schwantes - CTS
Digital Services Manager at The Howard Company Inc. - Nation's Leader in Drive-Thrus, Digital Displays and Menu Boards- Claim this Profile
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Rich Hajdu
I have managed Paul, and been a customer who has used the products Paul supported. He is a very bright, knowledgeable person, always on top of providing innovative and realistic solutions. Paul has the kind of attitude that makes you feel good about working with him in any capacity. A smart, savvy team player...whether as an employee or supplier.
Jon Ulfsrud
Paul is one of those hard to find support people, always enjoyable to work with always focused on what needs to be done properly for the customer and company. His well balanced approach to cusomers issues always made me proud to have the opportunity to work with him. I learned many things from this great professional sales support person.
Rich Hajdu
I have managed Paul, and been a customer who has used the products Paul supported. He is a very bright, knowledgeable person, always on top of providing innovative and realistic solutions. Paul has the kind of attitude that makes you feel good about working with him in any capacity. A smart, savvy team player...whether as an employee or supplier.
Jon Ulfsrud
Paul is one of those hard to find support people, always enjoyable to work with always focused on what needs to be done properly for the customer and company. His well balanced approach to cusomers issues always made me proud to have the opportunity to work with him. I learned many things from this great professional sales support person.
Rich Hajdu
I have managed Paul, and been a customer who has used the products Paul supported. He is a very bright, knowledgeable person, always on top of providing innovative and realistic solutions. Paul has the kind of attitude that makes you feel good about working with him in any capacity. A smart, savvy team player...whether as an employee or supplier.
Jon Ulfsrud
Paul is one of those hard to find support people, always enjoyable to work with always focused on what needs to be done properly for the customer and company. His well balanced approach to cusomers issues always made me proud to have the opportunity to work with him. I learned many things from this great professional sales support person.
Rich Hajdu
I have managed Paul, and been a customer who has used the products Paul supported. He is a very bright, knowledgeable person, always on top of providing innovative and realistic solutions. Paul has the kind of attitude that makes you feel good about working with him in any capacity. A smart, savvy team player...whether as an employee or supplier.
Jon Ulfsrud
Paul is one of those hard to find support people, always enjoyable to work with always focused on what needs to be done properly for the customer and company. His well balanced approach to cusomers issues always made me proud to have the opportunity to work with him. I learned many things from this great professional sales support person.
Credentials
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Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
InfoComm InternationalDec, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Howard Company Inc. - Nation's Leader in Drive-Thrus, Digital Displays and Menu Boards
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Services Manager
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Feb 2019 - Present
Digital Services Manager at The Howard CompanyWe specialize in Menu Board Solutions, with a focus in the Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) Market, including Digital Sign based Menus for both Indoor and Outdoor Drive-thru applications. Our Solutions provide rich content experiences for restaurant guests, utilizing Content Management Systems (CMS) that are easy to maintain for restaurant operators, allowing browser based updates to pricing, promotional content, available food items, and Limited Time Offers (LTO). The Howard Company also continues to sell and support customers with traditional non-digital Menu and Drive-Thru solutions and also offers Hybrid products, combining traditional back-lit menus with Digital Screens and other branding solutions for our customers (Window Graphics, Framed/Wall Graphics, and other customer branded Point of Purchase display items.)
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CastNET
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United States
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Computer Software
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Signage Sales Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2019
Digital Signage Sales Engineer. Alpha Video & Audio provides Digital Signage and IPTV Video Distribution solutions to the Casino Gaming Market as well as the Collegiate and Professional Sports Markets. With their Broadcast and AV Systems integration knowledge, and an in-house team of Content Creation Specialists and Motion Designers there was no project the Alpha Video couldn't serve as the One-Hand-To-Shake Partner for clients. My Role consisted of Product Demonstrations, Solution Design and Supporting the Alpha Video Sales team to deliver proposals to prospective clients.
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Harris Broadcast
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solution Specialist, IPTV/Digital Signage
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Dec 1994 - Dec 2013
SALES ENGINEERING, MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTA dynamic, technical sales person with 19 years experience in selling complex software and A/V solutions to clients in the Broadcast, Sports, and A/V space. History of generating repeat business through trust and a consultative role in account management. Outstanding success in understanding new technologies, comparing alternatives, and presenting the leading technical solutions to clients. Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with capacity to distill and explain complex issues to others, a tenacity for troubleshooting and resolving large integrations, and delivering on common customer visions of success. Key contributor to company and team successes, regardless of organization size. Areas of Expertise: • IPTV Networks • Broadcast Solutions • A/V Integration • Digital Signage • Non-Linear Editing Solutions • Compositing • RF Video Distribution (QAM/NTSC) • Broadcast Graphics & Branding • Direct/Indirect SalesI came to Harris by way of acquisitions. Started with Star Media Systems in December, 1994. Acquired by Digital Processing Systems in July, 1997. Acquired by Leitch Incorporated in October, 2000. Acquired by Harris Broadcast Communications in October, 2005. Harris Corporation has recently sold their Broadcast Division to private equity company, The Gores Group, with the transaction closing in February, 2013. The new buiness is now operating under the name, Harris Broadcast.
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Education
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1993 - 1997
North Central College
BS, Computer Science, Marketing
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