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Evan Richards

Waterford,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc
12.2016 - Current
  • In this position I have the responsibility for commercial issues and program management activities associated with complex customer vehicle programs, while ensuring all customer expectations are met.
  • Working with multiple customers along with multiple commodities in this role has provided me with a great overview of what Cooper has to offer to the market and has given me the insight into how different OEMs perform business activities.
  • Communication is a must and performing the duties of Account Manager has offered me the ability to work with all facets of Cooper Standard from the plants to executive management.

Combat Engineer / Quartermaster Officer

United States Army
11.2010 - 02.2022
  • Completed professional training as a Combat Engineer, and advanced to the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
  • In August of 2014 I commissioned as a Lieutenant into the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, since then I have branched to the Quartermaster sect and most recently served as the Supply Management Officer for the state of Michigan.
  • The time I have spent training and leading as a United States Army officer has led to the acquisition of several key leadership skills that set me apart from my peers.
  • Dedication, motivation, and responsibility standout among these ethos that I have taken to heart.

Supplier Quality Engineer

YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc
02.2015 - 12.2016
  • Support operations and engineering by identifying process improvement opportunities within the YAPP USA supply chain.
  • Working with the suppliers to develop corrective action plans to correct any process failings and drive improvement in quality and productivity.
  • Assist in all supplier qualification endeavors including supplier on site audit and evaluation.
  • Process PPAP documentation to include DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, Gage R&R, CPK, and PPK.
  • Supplier development of new suppliers out of the country, introducing them into the American market.

Tooling Engineer

Waupaca Foundry Inc
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Analyzed blueprints to quote and determine feasibility of casting complex parts.
  • Worked with customers such as John Deere, Caterpillar, and Danfoss; utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to meet their specifications in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Designed patterns to improve process capability and limit yield of material to save the company money.
  • Coordinated directly with layout manager to prepare product and process reports.
  • Utilized Creo 2.0 , AutoCad, and MagmaFlow software to manipulate models and drawings, and to analyze flow of molten material.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Walsh College

BS - Engineering Technology, Business

Tennessee Technological University

Skills

  • Order Management
  • Revenue Retention
  • Business Development
  • Sales Solutions
  • Cost Reviewing
  • Business Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Account Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Account Manager

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc
12.2016 - Current

Supplier Quality Engineer

YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc
02.2015 - 12.2016

Tooling Engineer

Waupaca Foundry Inc
08.2014 - 01.2015

Combat Engineer / Quartermaster Officer

United States Army
11.2010 - 02.2022

Master of Business Administration -

Walsh College

BS - Engineering Technology, Business

Tennessee Technological University

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