Edward S. Jorgensen
SUMMARY
Construction company owner with over ten years experience building high-end speculation and custom homes supervising and scheduling sub contractors while executing corporate initiatives and land acquisition. Established record of providing excellent customer service in the home building industry as well as a manufacturers representative. Successful Territory Sales Representative with consistent growth and a proven track record of increased market share and bottom line results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tannler Group 2009-Present
Independent Sales Representative
Independent sales representative for dental manufacturers covering Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska
Advance market growth through dealer relations and product education
Increased product awareness through demonstrations and group forums
Pelton & Crane Group (Marus, DCI Equipment, DCI International) 20022009
Eastern Regional Accounts Representative
Responsible for 29 eastern states for sales and promotion of the DCI Equipment brand and 80% of the Marus brand distribution
Revised and streamlined distribution to reposition the brand and achieved positive growth through core distribution partners
Executed promotions designed to build brand loyalty while increasing revenue by 20% with select partners
Territory Sales Representative
Responsible for Northwest US and Western Canada territory consistently increasing sales targets in 2006 and 2007. Increased revenue growth by 12% and 25% respectively
Primary point of contact for distribution network in support of pre and post sales
Preparation of and participation in trade shows
Equipment presentations for sales specialists and service technicians
Strategically positioning of equipment on distributors show rooms
Inside Sales Representative
Increased exposure of the DCI Equipment line with domestic and international customers
Compile marketing strategies while implementing promotions
Customer Service/Technical Support Representative
Managed International accounts
Worked in a team environment to achieve customer satisfaction
Maintained 98% on time delivery performance
Senior Buyer/Construction Manager
Designed and managed construction of the Pelton & Crane equipment showroom coming in on time and on budget
Effectively negotiated with vendors to reduce cost and inventory targets
Jorgensen Custom Homes, Tigard, OR 1997-2002
Owner
Management of corporate operations initiatives
Sales and marketing
Planning, project management and contract negotiation
Revenue and gross margin reconciliation
Responsible for adhering to state and federal regulations
Hiring and evaluation of subcontractors
Risk analysis
Direct and managed source substantiation evaluations for domestic and international customers to assure quality consistency and detect manufacturing process variations
Develop technical plans for customer product qualification requirements
Designated source quality representative (Product release agent), for General Electric aircraft engines, Volvo Aero Corporation, Fiat Avio and Motorund Turbine Union
Responsible for scrap analysis and corrective action initiatives
Perform quarterly audits of product and manufacturing process
Research and Development Technician
Developed fluid flow modeling (Materials cost reduction evaluation)
Collaborated with Oregon State University engineering dept. to develop centrifuge casting techniques
Operation and interpretation of Data Acquisition Unit in the development of innovative casting parameters
Managed Casting, Heat Treat, and Cleaning department
Process development of manufacturing process parameters
Implemented standard process and instructions manual
Education
Real Estate Practices
Real Estate Appraisal I
Real Estate Appraisal II
Professional Standards Appraisal
Bachelors degree in progress
References available upon request
