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Caden Nachtigal
1760 N Lennox ST. APT 2A Olathe,KS
Summary
Sales engineering professional with deep understanding of technical sales processes and product solutions. Adept at seamlessly integrating client requirements with technical capabilities. Known for collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving targets, showcasing adaptability and reliability. Proficient in technical analysis and customer relationship management. I want to find a job that I can work at for the rest of my life and I am willing to give my all to achieve this!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer
Smith and Loveless
Lenexa, KS
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
- Prepared cost estimates, specifications, and bid documents by communicating with customers and consulting engineers.
- Developed customized proposals that demonstrated a clear understanding of client requirements and offered compelling solutions to meet their unique needs.
- Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating a strong network within the industry.
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
Engineering Co-op
Cargill
Sioux City, IA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Learned process flows and equipment used to extract soybean oil and produce animal feed in industry.
- Collaborated with contractors and seasoned engineers to complete projects in an organized, efficient, and safe manner.
- Teamed up with an onsite electrician to develop a new site map to upgrade the out-of-date security system, while consulting engineers and operators to ensure that the project remained in scope.
- Lead a project to reroute a bleach line through the extraction department to better improve process efficiency and reduce operator workload. Made decisions on materials, budget, inherent safety, temperature control, and the overall design.
Front End Supervisor
Dillions Marketplace
Hutchinson, KS
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2024
Minor - Business
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS07-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Project specifications
- Management Skills
- Product demonstration
- Relationship building
- Formal presentation skills
- Multitasking
- Sales presentations
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Received the Richard Smith Scholarship for academic excellence four years in a row.
- Received academic grants from K-State College of Business.
- Achieved the rank of Black Belt from Grandmaster Sam Price.
- Exceeded sales targets by 10% in 2025.
Interests
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Smith and Loveless
06.2024 - Current
Engineering Co-op
Cargill
05.2022 - 12.2022
Front End Supervisor
Dillions Marketplace
05.2015 - 08.2019
Minor - Business
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kansas State University