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Rodney Curley

Rodney Curley

Georgetown,TN

Summary

Talented Regional Sale Manager with expert level Mechanical Engineering skills, Over 32 years of diverse manufacturing experience. 10+ years of Engineering Management. Very strong new concept ability coupled with a strong understanding of all processes required for manufacturing. Proven track record in creating Sales opportunities coupled with creating the manufacturable prototypes and machine designs that fit a customer’s needs while also adhering to their equipment specific requirements. Strong in all aspects of a product environment including, Selling, concepting, quoting, costing, design, development, and manufacturing. Skilled sales professional who works well with key stake holders at all organizational levels both internally and externally. Accomplished Regional Sales Manager versed in customer acquisitions, territory development and lead generation. Proficient at taking on tough territories in challenging markets to expand the foot print of the business.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Eagle Technologies
03.2023 - Current
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients to capture more sales.
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Attended industry conferences and trade shows to stay up-to-date with market trends and customer needs.
  • Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
  • Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
  • Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.

Engineering Manager

Eagle Technologies
01.2013 - 03.2023
  • Organized and directed Mechanical Engineering Department functions in 60 million dollar/year custom automation and robotics manufacturer
  • Coordinated 22 internal Mechanical Engineers & Designers with 6 outsource engineering firms to complete one-off custom automation machine designs in short lead times
  • Responsible for overall management of Mechanical Engineering department
  • Developed and implemented processes and procedures for Engineering department
  • Review machine design concepts for overall functionality and conformance to specifications
  • Worked closely with customers/salesmen on new concepts and custom solutions.

Engineering Manager

A&B Packing Equipment
10.2006 - 01.2013
  • Concept and design of new products in the agricultural industry using SolidWorks 2010 including product weighing systems, cleaning/processing equipment and food grade conveying lines
  • Also performed customer quotes for new custom equipment, replacement part costing, and costing of production machines
  • Concept, design, and development of new products
  • Manage all engineering functions and all CAD/CAM programming for production department
  • Production cost analysis projection as well as costing and quoting of custom equipment
  • New product routing and time estimation for E-2 Shoptech system
  • Determined cycle rates based on machine sequence and timing charts
  • Project management of all new product developments.

Sales Engineer/Project Lead

Integrity Design Inc.
12.2000 - 10.2006
  • Mechanical Engineering Sales calls
  • Worked with customers to develop concepts, budgets, and design specifications
  • Designed robotic lines, automated welding systems, special machinery, custom tooling fixtures, and automated assembly/test machines using SolidWorks, Mechanical Desktop, and AutoCAD
  • Met with customers to determine design requirements
  • Developed design concepts for customer proposals
  • Estimated design times for quoting
  • Procured components and tracked design processes to meet budgetary guidelines
  • All aspects of mechanical designing and detailing
  • Checked designs, details and bills of material for efficient operation, adherence to company design/quality standards and cost effectiveness of overall design.

Machine Design Engineer

Detroit Tool and Engineering Inc.
01.1997 - 12.2000
  • Designed automated welding systems using Mechanical Desktop and AutoCAD
  • Mechanical design and detailing of various automated welding systems
  • Specified purchased components
  • Troubleshooting and debugging prototypes
  • Supervised machine building process
  • Oversee teardown and installation of equipment in customer’s facility.

Education

Diploma -

Saint Joseph High School

A.A.S. (with honors 3.96GPA) -

Skilled Trades, Lake Michigan College

U.S. Dept. of Labor – Machine Builder Apprenticeship Completion (Journeyman Card) -

SolidWorks Certifications – SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced Part Modeling, Weldments, Advanced Assemblies, Advanced Surface Modeling, Sheet Metal, Mold Design, Drawings, and SolidWorks Simulation -

Autodesk – CAD Mechanical Design -

Radan – CAD/CAM Training -

Shoptech – E2 Shop Floor Control and Accounting -

RIA – Robot Safety Certification -

Skills

  • Business Development and Planning
  • Sales Lifecycle Management
  • Budget Management
  • Sales Initiatives and Techniques

Military Service

Specialist, U.S. Army – Active Duty 4 Years – Military Police/U.S. Customs Honorable Discharge

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Eagle Technologies
03.2023 - Current

Engineering Manager

Eagle Technologies
01.2013 - 03.2023

Engineering Manager

A&B Packing Equipment
10.2006 - 01.2013

Sales Engineer/Project Lead

Integrity Design Inc.
12.2000 - 10.2006

Machine Design Engineer

Detroit Tool and Engineering Inc.
01.1997 - 12.2000

Diploma -

Saint Joseph High School

A.A.S. (with honors 3.96GPA) -

Skilled Trades, Lake Michigan College

U.S. Dept. of Labor – Machine Builder Apprenticeship Completion (Journeyman Card) -

SolidWorks Certifications – SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced Part Modeling, Weldments, Advanced Assemblies, Advanced Surface Modeling, Sheet Metal, Mold Design, Drawings, and SolidWorks Simulation -

Autodesk – CAD Mechanical Design -

Radan – CAD/CAM Training -

Shoptech – E2 Shop Floor Control and Accounting -

RIA – Robot Safety Certification -

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