Christopher Drwila
Arlington Heights,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic automation sales professional with a consultative approach, excelling in customer relationship management and business development. Proven ability to drive results through effective cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development\Automation & Robotics
Omron Automation & Robotics
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
09.2016 - Current
- Utilize a consultative, solutions-based approach to solve customer problems.
- Train and mentor engineering trainees.
- Work cross-functionally with distribution channels and product marketing to drive and close business.
Industrial Automation Controls Technician
NTN Bearing Corporation
Elgin, IL
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues in production machinery.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
- Dismantled, troubleshot, repaired and reassembled systems and components to maintain functionality.
- Reviewed electrical schematics to determine wiring requirements for new installations or troubleshooting purposes.
- Installed new control systems as needed.
Wholesale Purchasing Manager
Car & Truck Center
Midwest, IL
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Schindler Elevator Corporation
Niles, IL
07.2007 - 12.2012
- Provide Engineering support for new and existing products
- Compliance and Regulatory Support UL & CSA (Code Consultant)
- Product testing new and existing product evaluation
- Support call center, manufacturing staff, and field service staff.
- Develop technical and cost improvements to existing products.
Electrical Project Engineer
Underwriter Labratories
Northbrook, IL
10.2004 - 07.2007
- Evaluate Commercial Control Panels and Accessories to UL864 code.
Validation and Commissioning/Controls Technician
Abbott Laboratories
North Chicago , IL
03.2003 - 01.2004
- Maintained and calibrated control systems for manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in automated processes.
- Reviewed electrical schematics to determine wiring requirements for new installations or troubleshooting purposes.
Controls Technician
Panasonic Factory Automation
Franklin Park, Illinois
02.2000 - 03.2002
- Trained junior technicians on operational protocols and safety practices.
- Supported SMT Equipment Field Service Team
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Chicago Loop05-2012
MBA Primer Certificate -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Addison, IL10-2003
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI01-1998
Skills
- Consultative selling and solutions-based approach
- Business development and cross-functional collaboration
- Technical training and customer relationship management
Affiliations
Feed My Starving Children
Timeline
Sales Development\Automation & Robotics
Omron Automation & Robotics
09.2016 - Current
Industrial Automation Controls Technician
NTN Bearing Corporation
07.2014 - 07.2016
Wholesale Purchasing Manager
Car & Truck Center
06.2012 - 07.2014
Senior Electrical Engineer
Schindler Elevator Corporation
07.2007 - 12.2012
Electrical Project Engineer
Underwriter Labratories
10.2004 - 07.2007
Validation and Commissioning/Controls Technician
Abbott Laboratories
03.2003 - 01.2004
Controls Technician
Panasonic Factory Automation
02.2000 - 03.2002
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA Primer Certificate -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering