William Siegel
Parkville,MO
Summary
Developed and built a winning relationship with Hallmark, Inc., a large multi-national corporation. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in visual communications and organizational skills. Offering teamwork planning skills. especially for start-up operations. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Motivated professional offering my background in detailed planning. Always proud to add value to any organization in need of growth and attaining new heights.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Independence, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
- Organized special projects such as corporate events or marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
Account Manager, Marketing
MPress Printing, LLC
Kansas City, MO
06.2002 - 05.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to maximize profitability.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Drafted proposals outlining services, costs, and benefits for prospective customers.
- Solicited feedback from customers on their experience with products or services.
- Attended trade shows and conferences as a representative of the company.
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Developed successful customer relationships and quickly resolved service requests to increase sales.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.1971
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Course Development
- Staff Presentations
- Team Development Strategies
- Budget Administration
Affiliations
- Take pride in my railroad experience as a locomotive engineer
- Belong to trade organizations associated with model railroading
- Serious railroad photographer for many years
Accomplishments
- Awarded grand prize for national competition in railroad photography; also received honorable mentions in national railroad related publications
- Became Vice President in the start up of a computer graphics company
- Became an Eagle Scout at an early age and earned a multitude of merit badges
Personal Accomplishment
- Because of my railroad experience and interest in the industry, I've sponsored and assisted in creating improved awareness for grade crossings in my home town.
- Proud to be part of a plan to help re-open a closed railroad depot and use it once again as an operating train station.
- Excited to be a key member in the start-up of a unique and interactive museum. The Missouri Model Railroad Museum will bring to the City of Independence, MO, and the surrounding Kansas City area, an educational public awareness environment regarding American railroad history and the benefits we receive from America's railroad industry
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
01.2023 - Current
Account Manager, Marketing
MPress Printing, LLC
06.2002 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Truman State University
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