Chris Sayre

About Chris Sayre

High-performing operations management executive with proficiency in optimizing organizational processes, training and development, and cross-functional team leadership.Exceptional problem-solver with innate ability to construct creative solutions, provide system enhancements, analyze/define business processes for improvement, and leverage strengths of a team.Excellent interpersonal communicator with proven ability to motivate diverse groups.Highly motivated self-starter and take-charge manager who resolves difficult situations under adverse conditions.

Experience

1. Director of Operations & Sales Engineering

   Allied Technical Services, Inc.

   Jan 2012 — Present

   o People Management – Lead, coach, and develop team of 25+ direct and indirect reports. Support and empower managers in maintaining relationships, negotiating, and closing deals.o Strategic Management – Provide cross-functional leadership between engineering, sales, marketing, and support staff. Review utilization reports, industry trends, key economic indicators, supply/demand, new products/companies, and monitor competitors to determine best course of action for the business.o Customer Service – Mentor and coach teams to be detail oriented, communicate across multiple platforms, and to maintain a customer-centric culture which has kept the company at or above 95% customer retention.o Business Development – Influence CEO on new product lines or potentially new business opportunities. Maintain key accounts and foster new relationships with potential clients to partner on large, long-term projects.o P&L Management – Accountable for multiple budgets totaling $2MM.o Communication Management – Interface and coordinate initiatives with all divisions (including corporate office), senior leadership team, customers, and vendors. o Drive Sales Growth – Reversed a 3-year drop in sales during first 8 months in position and subsequently increased revenue 8%-15% year over year.o Training & Development – Design training and developmental programs to increase product knowledge, product selection, and sales strategy. Continue to assist with training and development in other divisions.o Safety – Oversee OSHA, MSHA, and client specific compliance regulations. Accountable for Drug Free Workplace program and initiatives. Keep Health and Safety Policy up to date with current standards and provide continued safety training to maintain a company-wide safety record exceeding industry standards 100% of the time.

Education

• Miami University

  Bachelor's degree

  2001 — 2005

• Miami University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Water
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Process Scheduler
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Construction
• Budgets
• Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Budgeting
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Procurement
• Sales
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement