Need Help!- I am returning to Manufacturing after 6yrs.

[msauerltci]

I left manufacturing in 2006, after spending combined 15 yrs as set-up, programming and operating on CNC Haas verticle mills. I am a TMA Graduate of 1996 and was one of the top 10 graduates of my class. I am looking for an opportunity to work out the cob webs. Is there on-line trainning? I am located in Chicago, IL. Willing to start at a lower wage.

MICHAEL SAUER


4845 West Roscoe Street • Chicago, Illinois 60641 • (773) 647-5438 • msauerltci@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

- Top 10 Apprentices - Management - Staff Development
- Machine Set-Up - Lead Generation - New Business Development
- CAD/CAM - Revenue Forecasting - Strategic Planning
- QC - Brand Awareness - Marketing Initiative
- Grinding - Contract Negotiation - Account Management



PROFILE

• A highly capable professional with nearly 15 years of combined experience in
Machine setup, CAD/CAM programming, and some managerial exposure. Results-oriented with meticulous
attention to detail and a solid work ethic; recognized success in building and
motivating productive teams.

• A resourceful leader able to quickly identify any areas of potential growth
and devise innovative strategies to maximize return on investments. Direct
sales transactions from initial contact through to closing. Consistently adhere
to total customer focus and commitment.

• A diplomatic, articulate communicator with exceptional presentation skills;
able to persuasively convey benefits of products and services to both existing
and prospective clients. Establish lasting rapport with diverse individuals
at all levels. Specialize in providing creative solutions to business needs.




PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIRST PACIFIC CORPORATION 2008 to Present
Chicago, Illinois
Marketing Executive
Prospect leads and generate clients to develop new business within Chicago market;
conduct informative and persuasive presentations targeting general dentistry practices.
Establish lasting rapport with clients and cultivate strong professional relationships.
Identify any opportunities to promote and sell innovative business practice solutions
including operations, billing, collections and technology (e.g., hardware and software maintenance).
Follow up with clients and provide exceptional service to ensure repeat
business and valuable referrals. Devise and implement effective marketing strategies
to increase revenue. Maintain solid current knowledge of industry trends and technology;
monitor sales of competing dental software (e.g., EagleSoft and Dentrix). Regularly
contribute informed recommendations to Finance committee to optimize profitability.

G.M. GOLDMAN & ASSOCIATES 2005 to 2008
Lincolnwood, Illinois
Insurance Broker
Commission-based position facilitating sales of insurance (Life, Health, Long Term
Care and Disability) policies. Generated and prospected new leads; conducted
informative and persuasive sales presentations for potential clients. Developed
new business and concurrently managed existing accounts. Created comprehensive
individual sales plans; set and achieved all sales goals and quotas. Established
strong rapport with clients; cultivated and maintained productive professional
relationships. Utilized a wide variety of marketing techniques to build book of
business and increase sales volume.

• Obtained Illinois Insurance Salesperson License.


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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

A.T. PRECISION, INC. -- Northbrook, Illinois 1996 to 2005
Shop Coordinator
Directed shop activities; monitored job-tooling inventory to meet projected start
dates and scheduled job assignments to ensure timely completion of all projects.
Trained and supervised staff of 15. Conducted final inspection of manufactured
goods to verify quality shipments to customers. Reverse engineered parts for
reproduction, using Optical comparator, CMM, digital micrometers, calipers,
Dial indicators, and many granite plate set ups to document dimensions.
Familiar with geometric tolerances, and can read blueprints. Utilized M1
management software to follow-up on scheduled work orders. Set-up and operated
a variety of machine tools including:
(CNC Mills, Kitamura, Haas and Mazak, Daewoo, Miyano) and software (including
Cadkey 5.0 and Mastercam 6.0) to complete assigned projects.

• Achieved one-month sales benefit of $500,000.

CHICAGO CUTTING DIE -- Chicago, Illinois 1981 to 1991
Machinist
Operated dies, special brackets, cutting machines and presses. Collaborated
closely with engineers, adhering to blueprints and completing tasks according to
provided specifications. Fabricated parts and tooling; utilized a wide variety
of welding and cutting techniques. Trained and motivated new employees.

• Successfully completed extensive apprenticeship.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Languages: Operating Systems: PC Applications:

- Java - Windows 1998 - MS Office Suite
- C++ - Windows 2000 - TCP/IP
- VB.NET - Windows XP - Visio
- VB6 - Unix - HTTP Network
- HTML - Netware 4.1 Architecture and Design
- COBOL I & II
- PL/SQL

Tools: Databases:

- MS Visual Studio.net - Oracle DB Administrator
- Micro Focus - Oracle SQL
- Jcreator - MS Access
- MYSQL


LICENSE

STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF INSURANCE

• Licensed Life Insurance (Property, Casualty, Health & Accidents) Salesperson 2009


APPRENTICESHIP

TOOLING AND MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION (TMA)

• Successfully completed intensive Machine Tool Apprenticeship 1996


EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY -- Chicago, Illinois

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology 2004

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO -- Chicago, Illinois

• Completed course work toward Bachelor of Arts in Economics. 1986 to 1989

- Transferred applicable credits to DeVry University.

WRIGHT COMMUNITY COLLEGE -- Chicago, Illinois

• Associate in Business Administration 1986

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