Zane Granger
Projects / Sales / Engineering
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dynamic salesman with extensive experience in customer service. Highly organized professional establishes relationships with customers. Stays calm under pressure. Highly educated in fields chemical engineering related.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager / Field Engineer / Sales Rep.
Advanced Piping Solutions
Lafayette, California
04.2023 - Current
- Serve as the lead salesman and business developer, acting as the primary face of Advanced Piping Solutions and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
- Manage approximately 50 high-pressure pipeline and filtration projects annually across Louisiana and Texas, overseeing all phases from planning to completion.
- Coordinate job walks, develop detailed equipment lists, and create SmartDraw system layouts to ensure accuracy, safety, and engineering compliance.
- Leverage a chemical engineering background to analyze flow rates, pressure drops, and system performance, providing clients with informed technical support.
- Supervise on-site operations and manage crews of up to ten, ensuring safe, efficient project execution and adherence to client expectations.
- Design and develop the company website, sales collateral, and marketing materials, enhancing APS’s brand image and client communication.
- Represent APS at monthly Pipeliners events, industry conferences, and client meetings, consistently expanding business relationships and strengthening client trust.
Server
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Lafayette, LA
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Curated lavish experiences for a wide range of clientell, catering to each person's needs and requests.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Server
Agave Mexican Grill And Cantina
Youngsville, LA
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers
Scheduling Coordinator/Receptionist Manager
Complete Safety Solutions
Broussard, LA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Scheduled classes and created certifications for all clients upon request in a timely manner
- Completed and Filed all paperwork for the company including all digital files
- Answered phone calls, speaking with and helping customer and clients to their specific needs
- Instructed First Aid/CPR and Defensive Driving Classes
Manager/Event Coordinator/Photographer
Harbor Photography Co.
Lafayette, LA
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Traveled across the Country every weekend by rental vehicle with tens of thousands of dollars in gear and revenue.
- Organized and Managed over 3-5 photographers at a time, providing schedules and transportation for all of my workers.
- Advertised and sold thousands of pictures a weekend as the face of the company.
- Carried full responsibility of all equipment and crew with zero wrecks or lost/broken equipment in the two years I have managed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 08.2013 -
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High School
Arnaudville, LA 08.2009 -
Skills
Sales Expertise
- Strategic Planning
Field Engineering
Project Management
Customer Service
Timeline
Project Manager / Field Engineer / Sales Rep.
Advanced Piping Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Server
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
05.2021 - 04.2023
Server
Agave Mexican Grill And Cantina
04.2019 - 02.2021
Scheduling Coordinator/Receptionist Manager
Complete Safety Solutions
10.2018 - 04.2019
Manager/Event Coordinator/Photographer
Harbor Photography Co.
10.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
08.2013 -
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High School
08.2009 -