Resume of A. Ted Schaefer

A. Ted Schaefer
3069 Carisbrook Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-273-0308

Management Profile	Business Development Manager and programmer with history of high level, self-starting accomplishments, a broad business perspective and a unique skill set including sales and marketing, programming, Internet, database, general computing, computer aided design (CAD), and mechanical engineering.

Objective	Expand challenging business and serve customers in a friendly, professional, service oriented company that invests in the growth of its people. Find an opportunity that will use a combination of my skills in database development, VB/VBA, AutoCAD, Engineering and business while developing my skills in VB, web development and enterprise level databases.

Professional Experience	7/01 to Present WD Partners

CAD Dev Mgr	Developed CAD automation for Home Depot. Automated cost accounting for recovery of printing. Corporate change tracking.

	10/99 to 7/01 Maxim Group: (Maxim places IT personnel) - Dana Corp, Fort Wayne, IN - Delco Remy, Anderson, IN - Comro.com, Chicago, IL

Consultant	Companys, Projects, Descriptions: Dana produces axles for cars/trucks. Developed database to collect/analyze data from a $750K axle tester. Developed the financial analysis database for the $4 billion Light Axle Group. Delco Remy produces starters and alternators for cars/trucks. Developed production readiness database with spreadsheet input. Comro.com a B2B site for commercial real estate. Created a contact manager using Outlook and Exchange.

	1/99 to present Schaefer Enterprises & Associates, Granger, IN Company Description: MSAccess database, VB, AutoCAD and web development, specializing in Sales Engineering Automation.

	92 to 99 Bosch Automation Technology, Buchanan, MI Company Description: Bosch AT produces and sells factory automation components, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronic controls.

Business Development Manager	Hired to create a program for FMSsoft CAD software including: software development, packaging, distributor programs, training, customer tracking, marketing, budget, hiring, outsourcing and cost reduction. In 1997, added responsibility for Internet development, managing sales leads, relational databases, and conversion of paper information to delivery by CD, Internet and FaxBack. As a "hands-on" manager, I programmed in VBA, MS Access, HTML, and AutoLISP. I have written extensively for the web, training manuals, RFQs and strategic sales opportunities. I have also worked with several graphics programs, HTML editors and have high-level expertise with the MS Office suite. I also have limited experience with C++, Visual Basic, Java and ASP.

	Exceeded all growth expectations for FMSsoft CAD program while maintaining minimum staff and reducing production and delivery costs by 1000%. Developed yearly business plans and objectives, ROI justifications. Responsible for FMSsoft programmer, secretary and managed $100-200K per year in outsourced activity. Americanized and rebuilt FMSsoft to increase productivity and lower support costs in USA. Extended software and collaborated with German developers on functional specifications, which include trips to Germany. Created Epsoft CAD software for Bosch PCB equipment. Created FMSsoft training program and materials for what became known as the best 3D training in the industry. Supervised and developed FMSsoft associate into respected trainer, programmer, and support specialist. Wrote performance evaluations. Developed FMSsoft distributor programs, materials and conducted meetings. Developed marketing strategies to leverage software investment. Created FMSsoft customer tracking system and strategic database. Webmaster www.boschat.com creating sales leads while slashing costs for information and software delivery. Managed sales leads for 3 divisions, which included database development, publisher downloads, tradeshows and call-in with distribution to multiple sales channels, and literature fulfillment. Later managed the selection and work of a fulfillment vendor. Relational database development for marketing and company-wide. Developed first customer CD-ROM in Bosch worldwide (I believe). Developed other CDs and strategies to reduce literature/catalog costs while providing customers with more usability. Developed advertising copy as a marketing services team member. Participated in strategic sales opportunities. Presented FMSsoft and AT products at tradeshows, conducted seminars. Developed skills and strategies for using simulation as a marketing tool. Registered Autodesk Developer. Sales Automation: Developed strategies using ACT with eye toward, database synchronization and CRM. Strong interdepartmental catalyst for electronic solutions and business process automation.

	89 to 92 Schaefer Enterprises & Assoc (SEA), Tulsa, OK Company Description: CAD consultant, software developer, software-hardware sales.
President and Owner	Created SUPER MENU (SM) productivity enhancements for AutoCAD Successfully marketed SM with direct distribution and OEM sales CAD consultant, custom programming. Freelance writer. Network and computer hardware maintenance. Registered Autodesk Developer.

	79 to 89 Applied Technical Support, Inc. (ATS), Tulsa, OK Company Description: Value added reseller, CAD consultant, software developer, design house.
President, Owner and Chief Engineer	Founded one of the largest AutoCAD dealers in the nation. ATS employed 17 people at peak. Functions: Sold hardware & software, custom developed automation software, engineering and drafting service bureau, marketing and writing. From 79 to 86, ATS focused mostly on the design and manufacture of machines and systems for off highway vehicles, aircraft simulation with mil std drafting, naval training equipment and packaging automation.

	75 to 79 Industrial Vehicles International (IVI), Tulsa, OK Company Description: Design and manufacture of off-highway vehicles.
Chief Engineer	Designed and managed the creation of oil exploration and military vehicles (simulated SAM missile carrier). Gained management skills, supervision of complex projects, people skills with many nationalities, detailed knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, power trains, gear design, stress, cams, sound control, machining, welding, vehicle concepts and technical writing.

	73 to 75 Ayers Well Drilling, Chesterland, OH
Manager Water Systems	Designed, installed and serviced water systems.

	71 to 73 Stanmor Realty, Willoughby, OH
Residential Sales and Office Manager	Managed a branch office with 8 people, wrote advertising, hired staff, youngest broker in Cleveland area, ever.

Skills	Management of complex projects or programs. Sales and marketing. Internet development: HTML, HomeSite, FrontPage, graphic software, ASP and limited Java. MS Access database, AutoLISP, Visual BASIC, VBA and limited C++. Machine design, electrical, fluid power Broad computer industry knowledge and computer systems management CAD system management and AutoCAD Training, Writing, Public Speaking Discrete Event Simulation (limited) Mathematics Desktop publishing, and graphics software In depth Microsoft Windows and Office products

Education	Denison University, Granville, Ohio: Physics Additional study at Oakridge National Laboratories (level II clearance) Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH: Real-estate and accounting Tulsa Junior College, Tulsa, OK: Calculus and Computer Science Tulsa University, Tulsa, OK: Strength of Materials High School: Hawken School, Gates Mills, Ohio Other: Seminars in sales, writing skills, computer products, Autodesk marketing and programming, simulation, advanced MS Access.

Associations (past)	Engineering Society of Tulsa, Society of Automotive Engineers, Fluid Power Society of Tulsa (past President), National Computer Graphics Association, League for Engineering and Automation Productivity, DECUS, National AutoCAD Users Group. Current: Oracle Tech Net

Teaching	- Tulsa Junior College 1986-90, Tulsa, OK Evening Faculty, advanced AutoCAD - Rogers State 1987-89, Claremore, OK: AutoCAD - Platt College: 1987: CAD - Oklahoma State University 1985-89: Drafting Program Advisor - Tulsa Junior College 1985-90: Drafting Program Advisor - Bosch Automation Technology Developed and conducted training courses for FMSsoft Sales contact Manager (ACT)

Speaking	- Computer Graphics - Small business - Hydraulics - Simulation

Writing	- The AutoCAD Productivity Book The first advanced book for AutoCAD, 90,000 sold - Numerous articles for trade journals - Software manuals - Advertising and brochures - Business writing, all types including: Detailed Business plans Requests for Quotation Bid Responses Statements-of-work Job Descriptions ROI Justifications Legal

Web	schaeferea.com Web site for selling AutoCAD enhancements. boschat.com Web site for 3 Bosch divisions and 12 product lines.

Personal	Music, Piano, Snow Skiing, Racquetball, Reading, Travel, Surfing the web.