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Edward Compton

DAVENPORT,IA

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Summary

1993-1996 Cedar County Board of Supervisors Chairman 1994 and 1995.

Cedar County Economic Development Commission

Mid East Iowa Mental Health Commission.

Cedar County Solid Waste Commission.

Cedar County Board of Health.

Cedar County Fair Board. President 1992

Cedar County Cattlemens Association. President 1985.

Work History

Sales Engineer

Productivity Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.1999 - 07.2015
  • Evaluated manufacturing requirements to recommend CNC solutions, automation options, and accessory packages.
  • Prepared technical quotes and proposals aligned with customer specifications and production goals.
  • Consulted customers on machine tool applications, tooling selections, and process improvements.
  • Coordinated product demonstrations, installations, and startup support with internal teams and vendors.

Sales Engineer

Yamazen
Ankeny, IA
06.1998 - 06.1999
  • Translated engineering needs into practical equipment recommendations for machining environments.
  • Supported the sales cycle by resolving technical questions and validating application feasibility.
  • Developed trusted customer relationships through responsive follow-up and accurate product guidance.
  • Led solution discussions that improved quoting accuracy, order quality, and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative, Manager

Jewell Tool Technologies
Davenport, IA
09.1994 - 03.1998

Executed business expansion and retention strategies for industrial customers.

Provided support for cutting tool sales and maintenance.

Operations Management of a growing cutting tool sales and repair facility.

Worked with both union and non-union facilities on problem solving issues.

Cedar County Supervisor

Cedar County, Iowa
Tipton, IA
01.1993 - 12.1996
  • Coordinated staff schedules, coverage, and workflow to maintain service continuity.
  • Oversaw employees on procedures, safety standards, and county expectations.
  • Trained employees on procedures, safety standards, and county expectations.
  • Prepared the annual budget and all planning functions for the county employees.

Sales and Operations Management

Farmers Grain and Lumber
Sunbury, IA
05.1979 - 07.1993

Provided sales of seed, feed, fertilizer, cthemicals, grain and lumber to retail customers in he eastern Iowa territory.

Invoiced customers, maintained inventory levels and ordering.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12-1996

Associate of Applied Science - Feed And Fertilizer Marketing

Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA
05-1981

High School Diploma -

Durant High School
Durant, IA
05-1979

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Presentation skills
  • Closing sales
  • Sales engineering
  • Customer support
  • Sales process optimization

Affiliations

NRA Life Member

VFW Auxiliary Life Member

Silver Sneakers

CASI Member

Quad Cities Summer Games Board Member

Timeline

Sales Engineer

Productivity Inc.
06.1999 - 07.2015

Sales Engineer

Yamazen
06.1998 - 06.1999

Customer Service Representative, Manager

Jewell Tool Technologies
09.1994 - 03.1998

Cedar County Supervisor

Cedar County, Iowa
01.1993 - 12.1996

Sales and Operations Management

Farmers Grain and Lumber
05.1979 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Western Illinois University

Associate of Applied Science - Feed And Fertilizer Marketing

Muscatine Community College

High School Diploma -

Durant High School