BEHDAD BANAIE
Roswell,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 30 years of multifaceted experience spanning teaching, sales, project management, consulting, and customer service. An accomplished piano teacher with a deep passion for music education, successfully mentoring students of all levels for three decades. Extensive expertise in the water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and engineering industries, managing high-performing teams, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Proficient in procurement strategies, cost optimization, and technical sales, with a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions and expanding market share. Known for a hands-on approach in process consultation, troubleshooting, and system optimization to deliver measurable performance improvements committed to excellence in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
I am authorized to work legally as a Green Card holder in the United States. Fluent in English and Persian, with international work experience in the U.S. and Iran.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Mojan Holding
08.2024 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- It has enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Sales expert & process consultant
Cornerstone H2O
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Process consultation: Optimized the operation of the sludge dewatering machines at WWTP in Gainsville, GA by adjusting rotation speed, flow rate, poly electrolyte dosage, and pressures; resulting an increase in cake dryness from 16% to 20%
- Started taking preliminary training for service of Rotary press machines
- Technical Sales: Demonstrated the performance of a pilot plant of an electro oxidizing system at various water and wastewater plants
- Results yet to be received
Private Piano Teacher
Imagine Arts
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Consistently received positive feedback from both students and their families on teaching effectiveness and rapport-building skills.
- Increased student retention rates through consistent communication with parents regarding progress and areas for improvement.
- Addressed individual learning challenges through differentiated instruction techniques catering to each student's strengths and weaknesses.
- It has enhanced student performance by implementing personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Salesperson
OFD Industry
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
Costumer Serivce
Costco Benefits
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Commercial Manager
Falizan Tasfyeh Co.
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Successfully managed procurement and sales in a chemical manufacturing company for water cycling systems, including cooling towers & and boilers, scale & and corrosion inhibitors for the offshore oil industry, and wastewater treatment chemicals
- Achieved more than 14% cost decrease in purchasing raw materials by finding better deals and reliable vendors
- Managed key accounts, including 4 Oil Refineries, 14 Steel Manufacturing, 6 Petrochemicals, and 2 Oilfield companies
- Improved product quality by providing suggestions to the R&D section based on customer service feedback, leading to optimizations in formulas
- Supervision on laboratory procedures for water & wastewater chemistry, selection of proper chemicals and related dosages, training lab personnel
Senior Technical Sales Representative
Falizan Tasfyeh Co.
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Conducted site visits, doing laboratory tests for analysis of water quality and its contaminants, chemical selection, dosing calculation, troubleshooting, monthly tests, data acquisition, report preparation, training personnel, and supervised the installation of dosing packages
- Expanded customer base by adding 5 new Iron and Steel manufacturing companies and 3 Petrochemical companies, resulting in a 20% total sales rise
- Managed and developed key accounts, enhancing overall sales
Procurement Deputy Manager
Mojan Engineering Co.
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Led the procurement of mechanical and electrical parts, water treatment chemicals, and selection of pumps, pre-treatment facilities, water filtration, electric motors, lab facilities, and instrumentation
Project Manager
Mojan Engineering Co.
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed BWRO Projects, including commissioning, system start-up, scheduling CIP (Cleaning-In-Place) periods, periodic quality tests, operator training, and troubleshooting
- Oversaw the procurement of equipment for Refinery STP, including pumps, pipes, valves, flanges, and instrumentation for Sludge Treatment and RO unit
Technical & Commercial Manager - Member of the Board
Ati Negaran Pishgam
07.2000 - 01.2014
- Acted as an Agent Distributor of Nalco Chemicals for water treatment chemicals and Andritz SAS for sludge dewatering machinery, trained by Nalco technical professionals for lab, jar, and field tests
- Procured equipment and chemicals for oil & and gas, water & and wastewater, pulp and paper, and power industries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Tehran University
Tehran, Iran01-1995
Skills
- Water treatment chemicals
- Piano instruction
- Positive learning environment
- Tailored lessons
- Technical proficiency
- Musical expression
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Sales management
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Effective lesson planning
- Piano tuning
- Fun learning process
Additionalexpertise
- Trained for water treatment chemicals by NALCO experts, 1.5 years
- Professional Piano Teacher, 26 years, Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive piano instruction to students of varying skill levels. Established a reputation for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Tailored lessons to meet individual student needs, promoting both technical proficiency and musical expression.
Certification
- Certified water treatment , Veolia -
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Manager
Mojan Holding
08.2024 - Current
Sales expert & process consultant
Cornerstone H2O
07.2023 - 08.2024
Salesperson
OFD Industry
03.2023 - 06.2023
Private Piano Teacher
Imagine Arts
01.2023 - 08.2024
Costumer Serivce
Costco Benefits
01.2023 - 03.2023
Commercial Manager
Falizan Tasfyeh Co.
02.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Technical Sales Representative
Falizan Tasfyeh Co.
04.2016 - 02.2018
Procurement Deputy Manager
Mojan Engineering Co.
03.2015 - 02.2016
Project Manager
Mojan Engineering Co.
02.2014 - 03.2015
Technical & Commercial Manager - Member of the Board
Ati Negaran Pishgam
07.2000 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Tehran University
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