Rich

8/28/2014
Alexandria, MN

Position Desired

Sales Engineering
Alexandria, MN
Yes

Resume

Richard R. Lesnau Jr.

1451 Centennial Lane
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 491-8128



O B J E C T I V E
Enthusiastic and energetic team player motivated to provide engineering solutions, use advanced design technologies and increase company profitability, through years of outstanding customer relationships of honesty and proven design integrity.

S U M M A R Y S T A T E M E N T
Accomplished mechanical design engineer with demonstrated ability at motivating others to strive for engineering excellence. Solid team member with several years of machine and equipment design
experience. Able to work in a group environment or independently requiring little or no supervision. Creative, on the fly, problem solver with the ability to identify and eliminate barriers. Highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Disciplined in managing projects. Strong analytical and decision making ability. Excel in problem solving and root cause identification skills. Strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution. Able to navigate through competing priorities in order to get tasks completed. Work in a professional manner, effectively, collaboratively, and constructively with all levels of personnel. Proven B2B sales expertise, persuasive communicator, skilled at influencing decision makers. Adept at acquiring new accounts, building customer relationships, and growing customer base. Exemplary in establishing client rapport resulting in successful negotiations. Able to carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilities.

E D U C A T I O N
Associates degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology
Graduate of St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud, Minnesota

W O R K H I S T O R Y
Mechanical Drafting (Contract) June 2013 – Sept. 2013
Newell Machinery Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Detail Drag conveyors for industrial material handling facilities.

Mechanical Design and Production Engineer 2010 – 2013
Distinction By Design Inc., Garfield, MN
• Acquire and cultivate a professional rapport with new and existing customers
• Capitalize on facility requirements and budgetary limits
• Facilitate meetings between a variety of departments and skill sets
• Acquisition of capital equipment requisitions
• Procure designs, quotations and finished product per engineering team specifications
• Set the project up for success by identifying and securing necessary experts
• Design and de...

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