Chris Stillman
Bethel,CT
Summary
Self-motivated and high-performing professional with years of experience delivering success in business operations, profitability, team development, and customer relations.
I have always demonstrated a positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Acre Security
Danbury, CT
07.2008 - 04.2025
- Oversee production, shipping, receiving, facilities, inventory, and all of the supply chain. I also managed supplier relationships.
- An integral part of many customer relationships when my help was needed. I often became involved in sales, working with customers.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to improve product quality and delivery timelines.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Assisted in the development of business plans and forecasts related to sales operations activities.
Operations Manager
International Fiber Systems
Newtown, CT
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Held all of the same responsibilities at IFS that were brought to COMNET. The initial owner and structure of COMNET were largely the same as the people who were with IFS/International Fiber Systems.
- Brought Sales Engineer experience to be helpful to both direct sales professionals and customers.
Application/Sales Engineer
International Fiber Systems
Newtown, CT
12.1997 - 01.2000
- Collaborated with customers and engineers to evaluate equipment needs.
- Attended trade shows to provide technical and sales support.
- Fostered or maintained relationships with customers by providing ongoing sales and technical support.
- Diagnosed and addressed problems with installed equipment.
- Developed custom systems and solutions for customer needs.
Education
Associate's degree - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Norwalk State Technical College, Bridgeport Engineering Institute
Bridgeport, CT06.1988
Skills
- Self-starter, driven
- Strong ability to connect with customers on their wants and needs
- Leadership skills
- Technical and sales support
- Innovative problem solver
- Skilled in creative process improvement
- Custom solutions development
- Comfortable with Vendor or Customer negotiations
Affiliations
- Love to golf, fish, spend time with loved ones.
- Active in life and try to be of service to those around me, regardless of who they are.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Acre Security
07.2008 - 04.2025
Operations Manager
International Fiber Systems
07.2000 - 07.2008
Application/Sales Engineer
International Fiber Systems
12.1997 - 01.2000
Associate's degree - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Norwalk State Technical College, Bridgeport Engineering Institute
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