JACOB P. WALTER
St Charles,IL
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and proven track record of delivering consistent quality work. Seeking employment in an environment where I can leverage my skills and years of experience to enhance both my personal growth and the success of the organization through developing lasting relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Sales and Business Development
American Engraving
Bense, Illinois
05.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: AMERICAN ENGRAVING IS A SPECIALTY MACHINE SHOP DEALING ONLY IN ROTARY DIE MANUFACTURING
- MY MAIN OBJECTIVE IN MY ROLL WITH AMERICAN ENGRAVING WAS SALES & Client relations, I STARTED THE POSTION IN THE VP ROLE
- THIS IS A SMALL FAMILY OWN BUSINESS OF 7 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING MYSELF
- I’VE HELPED OBTAIN NEW CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT MY TIME HERE WITH ALSO HELPING BRING BACK PAST RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAD DWINDLED PRIOR TO MY POSTION
- I CURRENTLY SPECIALIZE IN THE PROJECT management OF CREATING NEW “SNACK FOOD PRODUCTS” as well as maintenance & servicing of existing equiptment
- IN TURN we MANUFACTURE (ROTARY DIE ROLLS) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF said COOKIE & CRACKER PRODUCTS
- I ANNUALLY HELP BRING IN OVER 1.5 MILLION IN TOTAL SALES & HAVE GROWN MY GROSS REVENUE EACH YEAR i’VE WORK WITHIN THIS FIELD
- AMERICAN ENGRAVING IS A SPECIALTY MACHINE SHOP DEALING ONLY IN ROTARY DIE MANUFACTURING
Maintenance Technician
X-SPORT FITNESS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- I started as a floating maintenance technician traveling to the surrounding areas helping other technicians to finish and complete tasks
- I was given my own gym after the probationary floating position
- My daily tasks include preventative maintenance on all gym equipment; daily walks of the gym to insure proper operation of machines
- There are many other aspects of my current job, which include and are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool systems operation, trouble shooting & supply management
- These are a few of the associated responsibilities I take on as maintenance technician
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES I BE ON CALL FOR ANY UNFORSEEN ISSUES THAT HAPPEN OUTSIDE OF MY NORMAL OPERATION HOURS
AEROSTAR GLOBAL LOGISITCS
01.2007 - 01.2014
- STARTED OFF MANAGING THE WAREHOUSE AND DISPATCHING OF ALL OUTBOUND FREIGHT
- MY ROLE TOOK ON VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS CUSTOMER SERVICE & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
- MY TIME AT AEROSTAR ALSO INCLUDED FULL TRAING DETAIL OF WAREHOUSE WORKERS AND EXPECTED WORKFLOW, TIME MANAGEMENT & QUALITY CONTROL & TSA CERTIFICATIONS
- SOME AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE, WAREHOUSE FULLFILMENT, PICK & PACKS, WAREHOUSE ORGANIZATION, ORDER TRACKING, FORKLIFT OPERATING, RACKING ASSEMBLY, CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE, ORDER PACKAGING, HANDLING FRAGILE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, LABELER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, FIRST IN FIRST OUT INVENTORY CONTROL (FIFO), BLOCKING AND BRACING, CONTAINER LOADING AND OFF LOADING, TSA CERTIFIED RECEIVING OF INBOUND FREIGHT
- OTHER ROLES AT AEROSTAR ALSO CONSISTED OF TRAVELING TO TRADESHOWS ABOUT THE U.S.; BOTH SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN OF BOOTHS AS WELL AS WORKING THE TRADE SHOW FLOOR, MANAGING TRADE SHOW TRAFFIC WHILE OBTAINING FUTURE BUSINESS CONTACTS/POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
- ALL IN ALL I AM VERY VERSATILE IN INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC LOGISTICS RESULTING FROM 7 YEARS AS WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Former
INFINITI OF LISLE
01.2001 - 01.2006
- RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF JOURNEYMAN WORK
- DUTIES INCLUDED COMPLICATED ELECTRICAL AND EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS, HEAVY ENGINE MECHANICAL REPAIRS, NOISE DIAGNOSIS, ALIGNMENT, BRAKE SYSTEMS, SUSPENSION, AND AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS
- ALSO PARTICIPATED IN APPRENTICING OTHER BEGINNER TECHS
- DUTIES ALSO FREQUENTLY INCLUDED WRITING ACCURATE ESTIMATES, EXPLAINING AND UP SELLING REPAIRS IN THE WAITING ROOM, DISPATCHING AND PLAYING A LEADERSHIP ROLE TO KEEP MY TEAM ON TRACK
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Supply Chain Oversight
- Forklift Operating
- Stock Management
- Process Improvement
- Import & Export Logistics
- Transportation Logistics Management
- 3rd Party Logistics
- Customer Relations
- Customer Retention Strategies
- Organization
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Excel
- Word
- Windows
- Macintosh
- PC
- Efficient Records Management
- Reporting
- Packaging
- Labor
- Supply Chain Management
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hands-On Tool Experience
- Painting
- Equipment Procurement
- Resource Allocation
- Event Coordination
- Exhibition Setup Expertise
- Site Planning & Development
- Creating Solutions
- Minor HVAC
- Minor Plumbing
- Sales Performance Optimization
- Project Execution
- Effective Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Group Coordination
- Sales proficiency
- Proficient in [Software]
- Research and due diligence
- Account Updates
- Sales Reporting
- Bid Request Management
- Brand Marketing
- Operations Management
- Brand Development
References
- TONY FIACCHINO, CEO OF AEROSTAR GLOBAL LOGISTICS, 630-458-8854, 630-258-2491
- DAVE WINGATE, PRESIDENT / AWESOME FILMS, 815-814-2301
- Daniel Sala, Warehouse Manager Aerostar Global Logistics, 630-310-0244
- ADAM WELCH, 630-742-0326
- BRANDON MONTI, SHOP FOREMAN / MANUFACTURING LEAD, 630-479-1144
Timeline
VP of Sales and Business Development
American Engraving
05.2016 - Current
Maintenance Technician
X-SPORT FITNESS
01.2015 - 01.2016
AEROSTAR GLOBAL LOGISITCS
01.2007 - 01.2014
Former
INFINITI OF LISLE
01.2001 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Waubonsee Community College