Tony Rand

Sales Engineer at Southern Marketing Associates (SMA)

Greater Charlottesville Area

About

I am an experienced Sales Engineer and field service technician with the understanding that if you do not put the customer’s needs first, you will not have any repeat customers. My personal goal when working with a client is to recommend the best possible solution to fill their need.

Experience

  • Sales Engineer at Southern Marketing Associates (SMA)
    Oct 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

    Responsible for the Sales of Test, Measuring & Metrology Equipment and Software Product Demonstration & Equipment Set-Up Assist in Training Customers in the Proper Use of Metrology Equipment Analyze Customer Testing Needs and Recommend the Correct test equipment Review test equipment and recommend proper calibration equipment and processes Accurate Sales Forecasting Developed Strategies to increase opportunities Customer Development & Sales Growth

  • Sales Engineer at Creative Marketing Associates (CMA)
    2007 - Sep 2017 · 10 yrs 9 mos

    Responsible for the Sales of Test, Measuring & Metrology Equipment and Software Product Demonstration & Equipment Set-Up Assist in Training Customers in the Proper Use of Metrology Equipment Analyze Customer Testing Needs and Recommend the Correct test equipment Review test equipment and recommend proper calibration equipment and processes Accurate Sales Forecasting Developed Strategies to increase opportunities Customer Development & Sales Growth

  • Plant Calibration and Electronics Technician at ABB
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

    Increased the Metrology Lab's capabilities. Reduced cost of external Metrology services. Purchasing Agent For Metrology Services. Maintain and Upgrade Production Test Stands. Calibration Of Test Equipment And Process Instrumentation Selection Of Calibration Standards And Calibration Vendors Maintain All Calibration Records Implementation & Ongoing Management Of Quality Protocols

  • Deputy Calibration Lab Manager at Master Gage & Tool Co.
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    Investigate & Implement Processes To Improve Workplace Efficiency & Effectiveness Development Of Procedures And Work Instructions Calculation Of Uncertainty Budgets For Metrology Systems Calibration Of A Wide Range Of Dimensional Measuring Equipment Perform The Duties Of Lab Manager During His Absence

  • Manager Quality Assurance at Comsaco
    2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs

    Development Of an ISO 9001 Compliant Quality System Developing Process Specifications, Inspection Standards, & Electrical Testing Procedures Research, Development And Evaluation Of Products, Processes & Materials Train And Certify Plant Soldering Technicians Maintaining Plant Metrology System Assist In Electrical Plant Maintenance And Process Improvements Supervising & Managing Of All Plant Quality Assurance Technicians