Jacob Kreisel
Loomis,CA
Summary
21 years as a subject matter expert in power tool and hand tool industries. Tool operation, function, and workflow optimization. Professional and skilled salesperson, with over 25 years of experience. Strong verbal and communication skills. Works independently, takes initiative, is extremely dependable, and is a team player. Results oriented, passionate and shows a strong sense of urgency. Committed to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool Specialist
Platt Electric Supply
05.1999 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating the development and management of the Platt Electric Supply Tool Program for California
- Innovative mindset: embraces forward thinking and experimentation, champions the development of collaborative opportunities inside and outside of the organization, anticipates and identifies problems which may affect the organization
- Leads research, and implementation for new products in California
- Coordinate with all departments within Platt Electric Supply to meet customer needs
- Subject matter expert to provide training to internal and external partners about tools
- Conducts individual and joint sales calls
- Evaluates existing product lines in relation to product life cycle and need for improvements
- Establishes an environment that encourages and supports new organizational structures, changes in procedures and other innovative solutions
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, inspection methodologies, analysis techniques, procedures, and best practices for more than 80 companies
- Conducted over 140+ thermal imaging training for internal and external customers
- Teaches 6 tool classes per year at San Joaquin Delta College
- Organized, developed, conducted, and assisted in multiple Super Tool Day events in California, Oregon, and Utah
- Represented Platt at industry trade shows to grow new customers relationships
- Conducted onsite customer facing events, safety training, all in promotion of Platt’s products and services
- Developed curriculum for branch training
- Presented welcome bags to more than 3,000 electrical apprentices, as well as attended graduations for journeymen electricians
- Reset and merchandised 40 showrooms in California and Nevada
- Mentored and developed numerous Platt employees over the past 25 years.
Panel Builder
Electrical Design & Motor Control
Roseville, CA
03.1997 - 07.1998
- Identified and installed components according to specifications.
- Created custom control panels as per customer requirements.
- Ensured that all panels were built within established quality standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing work tasks related to panel builds.
Education
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment testing and troubleshooting
- Excellent Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Mentoring
High School & Junior High Athletic Coach. Developed, Encouraged, and Fostered an Environment of Personal and Performance Improvement. Unprecedented, Three- CA State Championship Titles in 2024 Alone; Varsity, Junior Varsity, Juniors.
Awards
- Amprobe Global Tech Support Team – Underground locating
- Advisor to the Greenlee Engineering Team
- Advisor to the Milwaukee Thermal Imaging Development Team
- Advisor to the Milwaukee Marketing Team (confidential-NDA)
- Advisor to Ideal Industries in product development
- Presidents Club (multiple years)- Platt Electric
Certification
- Thermography Level I-II Certification– Infrared Training Center or Snell Group.
- Fall Protection Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or similar bodies.
Timeline
Tool Specialist
Platt Electric Supply
05.1999 - Current
Panel Builder
Electrical Design & Motor Control
03.1997 - 07.1998