Andrew Havens

About Andrew Havens

An analytical sales, operational, & marketing leader with over a decade of progressive experience. I’ve been fortunate to have played key roles in diverse environments ranging from Fortune 500, to startups from scratch. Where I’ve found I am most valuable is in developing strategies that dictate critical pieces need come together across various disciplines/ departments. And need to be implemented, measured, and iterated upon to achieve KPI’s.Established business executive equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen and 15 years of experience in critical roles within complex organizations. Adept at managing the sales pipelines as a manager and rep, including: identifying and acquiring new leads, qualifying prospects, assessing needs, delivering value-based sales presentations, conducting negotiations, and closing deals to continually drive revenue generation and exceed organizational goals and objectives. Strong ability to discover areas of opportunity and solve problems in undefined operating environments. Strong technical skills demonstrated through the effective development and implementation of technology designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive cost savings. Track record of working directly with 3rd parties in the negotiation of contracts and strategic partnerships to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships. Articulate thought leader dedicated to leading multifaceted teams while continually fostering a diverse, high-performing environment.

Experience

1. President

   Pnw Scientific

   Nov 2019 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Your trusted source for used laboratory and scientific equipmentPNW Scientific is a small (and collaborative) group of tech enthusiasts that love working with talented scientists and engineers worldwide. We pride ourselves in supplying them with essential instruments that serve critical functions to the success of their research and/or production.What types of companies do we work with?In short, many. We’ve worked with universities, startups, hospitals, and mid-to-large biotech companies.We are frequently humbled and amazed by the impactful projects our customers undertake. Whether it is researching for new methods to depolymerize plastics to increase recyclability, creating personalized gene cell therapies to address the world’s most challenging diseases, or building a better food system through cellular agriculture, we are proud to play our very small (but important) role in projects like these. By supplying instruments that create efficiencies and produce reliable results, we move our customers closer to reaching their ambitious goals.What types of instruments/ systems do we carry?Bioprocess systems with applications in microbiology and cell culture, cell analysis, DLS/ MALS analysis, NGS sequencing, titration, and more.What does the \'PNW\' in PNW Scientific Stand for?It\'s an homage to the amazing area we get to live in, the Pacific Northwest.Fun Fact:One of our most enjoyable projects was supplying an Aerospace startup with an array of high-temp triaxial accelerometers to help launch spacecraft carrying payloads into orbit!

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

Skills

• Web Analytics
• Online Advertising
• Competitive Analysis
• Lead Generation
• E-Commerce
• Sales
• SEO
• Crm
• Search Engine Marketing (Sem)
• Finance
• Online Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Spreadsheets
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Sem