John Anderson
Gresham,Oregon
Summary
Kitchen ventilation project manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver compliant ventilation systems on schedule. Expertise in regulatory interpretation, project planning, and technical troubleshooting. Hands-on support improves system performance and customer satisfaction across the project lifecycle.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer
Gaylord Industries
Tualatin, Oregon
08.2006 - 09.2026
- Executed sales development, designed products and applications, provided code and regulatory assistance, delivered customer technical support and warranty assistance, performed quote-to-order administration, monitored quality control, created submittal drawings, and made tactical decisions to support customer needs.
- Designed custom kitchen ventilation solutions for diverse client needs.
- Performed product demonstrations to illustrate system capabilities. to showcase system efficiency and features.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely installation of systems.
- Scheduled production, coordinated shipping, purchased materials, and managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and product quality.
Project Manager
Exhibit/Tradeshow/POP Industry
09.1993 - 06.2006
- Led cross-functional teams to execute exhibit designs and installations.
- Coordinated multiple projects for exhibit production, overseeing planning, budget control, scheduling, quality control, and problem solving; created AutoCAD drawings for exhibit/tradeshow display construction and setup.
- Managed project timelines and tracked progress to meet client specifications.
- Coordinated logistics for tradeshow events and ensured timely delivery of materials.
- Led specialty projects for retail stores, focusing on point-of-purchase displays and custom interiors.
Tool Designer and Detailer
Tool and Die Industry
11.1986 - 09.1993
- Designed custom tools using CAD software for precision manufacturing projects.
- Designed conceptual tools and created CAD drawings to ensure quality standards for production, estimating programming timelines for effective project management.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop innovative tool designs and prototypes.
- Analyzed tool performance data to identify areas for improvement and refinement.
- Kitchen ventilation subject matter expert, specific to customer requirements. Design and support of hood ventilation systems for quick serve restaurants. Understanding of listing and code requirements, how to apply them, and support the design with Authorities Having Jurisdiction on their interpretation. Which includes UL and ETL listing specifications, mechanical codes (IMC), sanitation codes (NSF), fire protection codes (NFPA) and ventilation codes (ASHRAV).
- Responsible for the coordination of multiple projects that include sales development, product design, cost and sales pricing, tactical decision making, contract review, scheduling, quality control, problem solving, and closer.
- Strong vendor relations to support products in ventilation systems. Hoods need integrated fan, duct and fire protection systems. Each component has its own code requirements which are provided by a 3rd party vendor. Full familiarity of these adjacent products is essential for a successful system.
- Managing a wide variety of tasks including; writing project reports/proposals, writing department manual, project management procedures and templates, subordinate training, establishing department policies, and department coordination.
- AutoCAD drawing experience including ventilation hood engineering design, fire protection systems, fabrication/construction drawings, and installation instructions.
- Account management of all clients needs, maintaining a hands on relationship, and the ongoing customer product specifications. A strong understanding of customer technical requirements to support anything relating to: pre-sales design, specific code and regulatory requirements, field support, post sales customer support and warranties.
- Cross-functional team lead of multiple internal departments to meet project deadlines. Presenting project requirements to achieve group buy in. Promoting collaboration among departments and motivating the team to achieve a positive end result.
- Well rounded understanding of business requirements. Focused on the big picture to the benefit of company profitability as well as customer satisfaction. Able to find the balance of both the company's and customer needs for an advantageous result.
- Maintaining sales records of annual volume and profitability, by account. Trend analysis for allocation of production resources. Evaluating of customer trends for projection of future sales.
Education
Project Management Certification -
San Jose State University
Drafting and CAD program -
Fullerton College
MCSE training program -
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Kitchen vent hood design
- Airflow principles
- AutoCAD and drafting skills
- Project management
- Project estimation
- Budget monitoring
- Production scheduling
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor management
- Quality assurance
- Procurement expertise
- Account management
- Problem solving
- Standard procedure establishment
Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Gaylord Industries
08.2006 - 09.2026
Project Manager
Exhibit/Tradeshow/POP Industry
09.1993 - 06.2006
Tool Designer and Detailer
Tool and Die Industry
11.1986 - 09.1993
Project Management Certification -
San Jose State University
Drafting and CAD program -
Fullerton College
MCSE training program -
University of Phoenix