Craig Barnes
Sales & Senior Buyer
Visalia,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Fresno, CA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed technical integration, systems engineering program management, customer support and program management.
- Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
- Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
- Developed and implemented pursuit plans for opportunities within assigned key accounts.
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
Product Specialist
Buckles-Smith Electric
Fresno, CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Researched products technical specifications and accurately communicated information to customers and engineering firms.
- Continually expanded knowledge of our Manufacturers Product Lines.
- Worked with Engineers and Contractors on project for Expansions, Greenfield Plants to W/WW projects. This includes take-offs to design build solutions.
- Assisted customers with product needs and introduced new product offerings.
Vice President Sales
Allied Electric
Fresno, CA
04.1997 - 10.2018
- Executed marketing programs and methodologies to increase customer loyalty.
- Developed short and long-term sales strategies to gain market share, uncover new sales opportunities and increase revenue
- I have worked in the Warehouse, Purchasing, Inside Sales, Projects, Outside Sales & MCC Specialist.
- In 2008 I was promoted to VP Sales & Operations where I currently oversee Allied Electric's IT Department, Warehouse, Salesman and Engineering Department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Visalia, CA 08.1993 - 06.1997
Skills
Sales
Project Management
Recruiting
Microsoft Office
Sales expertise
Public Relations
Product demonstrations
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Eaton Corporation
07.2021 - 05.2022
Product Specialist
Buckles-Smith Electric
10.2018 - 06.2021
Vice President Sales
Allied Electric
04.1997 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
08.1993 - 06.1997