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Brent Holmes

Brent Holmes

Cumberland Furnace,TN

Summary

Driven and motivated Sales Engineer with exceptional consultative sales skills to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with applications team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethic and track record of building loyal customer relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Sales Engineer

Walter US
06.2023 - Current


  • Developed strong relationships with all accounts and provided excellent customer support.
  • Work with multiple different Distributors/Vendors to satisfy customers buying preferences.
  • Provide solutions and cost savings for end-users.
  • Attend & work trade shows to help support and grow the Walter brand.
  • Log activities, opportunities, and update customer files daily into CRM.

General Manager

Surplus Strength
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Designed and Manufactured strength equipment.
  • In charge of sales, quoting, and purchasing material.
  • Drawing 3D models/renders of all equipment with Solidworks.
  • Worked directly with customers to satisfy their needs.
  • Anything necessary to keep products moving forward such as welding, assembly, and shipping.

Machine Shop Foreman

Nashville Machine Co.
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Overseen the machine shop on a daily basis
  • Handled all quoting, purchasing, and manufacturing
  • In charge of going after work and building a customer base.
  • Used Haas, Doosan, and Mazak machines and personally set up and programmed each

Lead Programmer

Cumberland Machine Co.
04.2008 - 04.2020
  • Led a team of multiple operators while ensuring that programs and machines were operating efficiently.
  • Rebuilt pumps and gearboxes. Repaired / replaced motor shafts and bearings.
  • Provided insight for quoting and delivery times.
  • Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts.
  • Communicated with Tooling Reps to obtain proper and necessary tooling to complete jobs.

Education

Machinist 1 Diploma - Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee Center of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Dickson, TN
08.2008

High School Diploma -

Creek Wood High School
Charlotte, TN
05.2007

Skills

  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Customer Communication & Support
  • Relationship building
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • CRM
  • CAD/CAM Programming
  • Competitive
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Interests

Farming, Golfing, and collecting old International Tractors

Timeline

Field Sales Engineer

Walter US
06.2023 - Current

General Manager

Surplus Strength
05.2022 - 06.2023

Machine Shop Foreman

Nashville Machine Co.
04.2020 - 05.2022

Lead Programmer

Cumberland Machine Co.
04.2008 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Creek Wood High School

Machinist 1 Diploma - Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee Center of Applied Technology (TCAT)

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