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THEODORE SCUDDER

NAVARRE,FL

Summary

Technical Sales Engineer with expertise in sales and account management with special aptitude for product type and procurement in the rail industry. Strong negotiation skills with a verifiable record. Successful communicator with all levels of management and departments. A results driven individual that develops markets and customer relationships for the long term sales. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service expectations. Experienced in leading and supervising operational projects, sales teams and training events in the rail industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

President / Owner

Scudder Inc
01.1999 - Current

Having vast experience in Direct Sales and Marketing Strategies, Rail Sectors

  • Managing existing and established new business, rail car aftermarket components for repair, reconditioning and life extension.
  • Consulted with rail car owners and lessors assessing their markets and commodities for new and existing business
  • Monitor North American rail business sectors that supports aftermarket rail car components

Knowledgeable of rail car types, various rail car certifications and interchange requirements for rail car utilization and way billing

  • Attend various Rail Conferences and Rail Training Events bolstering and building contacts and future potential business
  • Participation with aftermarket suppliers becoming M-1003 AAR certifications including tank car and auto rack type rail cars
  • Continue to increase new business by addition of new parts to include engineering , design, and inventory. Bottom line keeping leased rail cars in revenue service

Expanded in rail car leasing and sales / purchase rail car equipment

  • Involved with acquisition and sales of rail cars for various companies, quarry, steel recycling and MOW applications.
  • Consulted with clients regarding Rule 88, extending car life utilizing new and reconditioned components.
  • Involved in new rail car projects leading to increase sales in business sectors. aftermarket parts, rail car utilization and increasing existing business
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2021

Associate of Science - Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems And Operations

United States Army Sergeant Majors Academy
Fort Bliss, TX
11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

St Joseph's College
Rensselaer, IN
05.1975

Skills

  • Sales Performance
  • Mission Oriented
  • Effective Cold Calling
  • Product Mix Knowledge
  • Focus on Customers' Requirements
  • Measuring Competition
  • Contact
  • Profit and Loss
  • Design Coordination
  • Executive Leadership
  • Consulting
  • Team Oversight

Timeline

President / Owner

Scudder Inc
01.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems And Operations

United States Army Sergeant Majors Academy

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

St Joseph's College
THEODORE SCUDDER