Experience

Essential Sealing Products Inc

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Sales Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I provide specialized solutions in the form of gaskets and sealing products for a range of companies facing challenging applications such as high pressure, high temperature, chemical, corrosion and fire safety. Primary industries include chemical processing, oil & gas, food and beverage, aerospace, agrichemical, pharma, marine and OEM. ESP meets any gasketing need in any size, shape or configuration -- custom or standard. Using state-of-the-art equipment and the most technically advanced die-cutting procedures, our production staff will transform your blueprint to a finished part quickly and correctly. No quantity is too small, including prototype runs for new design requirements and testing. We also carry a vast selection of materials, included but not limited to Rubber (natural gum), Neoprene, Nitrile, Viton, Silicone, Non-Asbestos Compressed (many styles), Duroids, Papers, Fibers, Corks, Felts, Plastics, Teflon, Gylons, Expanded Teflon, Flexible Graphite, Ceramic Papers, Woven Textiles. We also carry and work with Foam & Sponge Products including Closed-Cell, Open-Cell, Neoprene, SBR Blends, Silicone, Vinyl, Urethane, Fabric-backed, Adhesive-backed, Foil-backed, Poron, lsoloss, Sound Dampening materials. UL Rated, FDA Approved & NSF Approved! In short, we are your one source for all sealing devices and gaskets. Located in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Indiana, we promise to provide you with the best customer service you can find anywhere.



Northeast Lubricants

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Representative

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2022

  Acquire, retain, grow and manage organizations' complete lubrications programs, including:automotive transportation oils, heay duty engine oils, hydraulic fluids, greases and numerous other fluids. I take great pride in providing outstanding customer service and support that may entail complete bulk tank systems and assembly. My customers include automotive, marine, agricultural, industrial and commercials accounts. I also work with my sales colleagues in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolin and South Carolina to train and instruct on best practices, new programs and overall sales support. While price may be what you pay, value is what you get! I am very proud to say since joining the organization my growth in three years has nearly tripled and I’m maintaining and growing the second largest portfolio among 15 sales reps — over 250,000 gallons annually.



Kreative KAMMunications

• Germany
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Consultant

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2015

  Prospected, acquired, maintained and grew partnerships between organizations that resulted in superior relationships and an increased bottom line. I was able to create and implement sales promotions and marketing communications activities and events that provided unique solutions for my customers, resulting in increased productivity and revenue! Customer emphasis was in manufacturing, transportation, metals, consumer packaged goods, automation and health & personal care products and services. At the end of the day, we are all salesman, however, my skillset allowed additional thoughts, tactics and implementation to generate increased revenue!



TPC Wire & Cable

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2014

  I generated more than 150 new customers and exceeded my sales objective by more than 22% in my first full year on the job. I was able to partner and grow business with numerous outside sales representatives in numerous target segments, including mining, wood, pulp and paper and the food & beverage sector. Year two success was on pace to surpass previous year by more than 35%.TPC Wire & Cable Corp. designs and engineers high performance, heavy duty electrical cord, cable and connectivity solutions, specializing in tough environments and challenging applications. I work to acquire and grow business relationships by showing prospects that our premium products increase productivity and reduce down-time, labor and materials costs. In just over two years,



Summit Steel Corporation

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

  In this sales capacity, I acquired, retained, developed and grew business relationships with individuals and organizations through the sale of Carbon & Alloy bar stock steel. Industry sectors included CNC Machine Shops, Automotive & Agricultural Manufacturers, those involved with the Oil & Gas, Hand & Power Tools Industries and Manufacturing Operations. I learned my customers' business practices and specializations and provided products and services necessary to improve their various processes AND saved them money in the process.



I. Schumann & Co.

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scrap Purchasing

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  Non-ferrous scrap metal buyer, who negotiated with customers to purchase Copper, brass and bronze items for consumption. I was hired to acquire new customers and also to bring back dormant and former customers. In less than two year's time I was able to build a book of business that generating more than 35% of the organization's metal purchases among a staff of six buyers. The economic down-turn was the reason for my departure from this position. Non-ferrous scrap metal buyer, who negotiated with customers to purchase Copper, brass and bronze items for consumption. I was hired to acquire new customers and also to bring back dormant and former customers. In less than two year's time I was able to build a book of business that generating more than 35% of the organization's metal purchases among a staff of six buyers. The economic down-turn was the reason for my departure from this position.



MBNA and Bank of America

• Customer Service Representative

  • 2005 - 2006

  In less than 18-months with MBNA/Bank of America, I was promoted three times to Sr. Customer Service Specialist and was recognized as one of the Top 25 Reps in the Northeastern Ohio region (out of 400+ reps). I was also selected to be an instructor for the new member orientation and was regularly a member of the President's Club! In less than 18-months with MBNA/Bank of America, I was promoted three times to Sr. Customer Service Specialist and was recognized as one of the Top 25 Reps in the Northeastern Ohio region (out of 400+ reps). I was also selected to be an instructor for the new member orientation and was regularly a member of the President's Club!