Eric Beltz

Experience

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  Blackstone Hardscape Inc.

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Laborer

  • Constructed retaining walls and paver patios, applying skills in measuring and using power equipment.• Consistently met project deadlines as part of a 4-person team.

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  Best Buy

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2009

  Electronics Sales Associate

  • Located, priced, and ordered product using the computer system, while consistently meeting sales goals.

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  Blackstone Hardscape Inc.

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Laborer

  • Constructed retaining walls and paver patios, applying skills in measuring and using power equipment. • Consistently met project deadlines as part of a 4-person team.

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  HUSCO International

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

  • Designed and fabricated long term hydraulic valve durability testing systems and performance testing benches, successfully completing all 4 assigned projects by the completion of Co-Op.• Utilized lab equipment to test durability and performance of valves.• Compiled test results and created test reports to be issued to customers.• Used ProE to create and alter 3D designs.

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  Altec

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  Product Engineering Intern

  • Collaborated with the product engineering team to successfully complete multiple short and long term projects focusing on 2D and 3D design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. • Optimized designs by using Finite Element Analysis and completing Engineering Change Orders. • Kept on during the school year to continue working on existing and new projects while attending school full time.

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  Graco

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  • Conducted research, time studies, and technical meetings for a $100K capital equipment purchase.• Successfully presented findings to two managerial committees, ultimately gaining approval for the system.• Interacted with machinists, assemblers, and other floor personnel to complete manufacturing process improvements.

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  Emerson Automation Solutions

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Leadership: Executed key strategic initiatives as sole business line owner of a newly introduced $5M product portfolio, driving over $8M in incremental business across multiple product lines • Strategic Vision: Developed a product roadmap and growth plan based on market, industry, and internal research; ultimately obtaining buy-in from a variety of cross-functional teams • Presentation Skills: Presented product roadmap and growth plan to executive management during a large annual planning conference, leading to resource commitment on a 2-year, $2M engineering development project• Business Development: Launched a new product to a global market and coordinated with marketing and sales teams to target large projects and key customers, resulting in over $1M annual sales by the end of year one Show less • Cross-Functional Coordination: Successfully transitioned a $25M product line consisting of three separate products to a single new model; providing operational efficiency, cost reductions, price premiums, and an overall improved solution for the customer• Field Communication: Conducted training of sales team, including 300+ inside/outside sales, local reps, and marketing leaders; resulting in fast adoption of the new product and an increased mix of upsell options• Customer Focus: Assisted with transitioning key customers to the new product through face-to-face visits, virtual meetings, and sales collateral creation, driving a 6-month complete transition from legacy product• Project Management: Refined the product roadmap, established new growth programs, and supported marketing efforts, leading to sales growth from $16M to $25M in 2017 • Technical Expertise: Served as the primary technical expert for the product – assisting sales presentations, visiting over 20 customer field sites to troubleshoot issues, and presenting on the product at technical tradeshows Show less • Marketing Insight: Provided the link between marketing communications, engineering, and sales teams to create marketing collateral, training content, and product documentation for a new product launch• Creative Problem Solving: Implemented a new digital salesforce training platform, replacing printed books, which then became the standard training tool across the company • Global Perspective: Defined customer requirements for a new product development project, coordinating with a completely international engineering team to ensure product design and features met requirements• Teamwork: Collaborated with marketing directors, sales managers, and key customers to launch a new software package by pioneering a new online distribution method that resulted in the fastest update cycle to date Show less

  • Senior Product Management Engineer

    Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Product Management Engineer

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Product Marketing Engineer

    Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
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  Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Aug 2018 - May 2020

  MBA Candidate
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  Indigo

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Product Manager Intern

  • Market Analysis: Developed a tool for analyzing new product opportunities; drafted detailed requirements, built an adaptable financial model, and presented strategic vision to senior leadership; resulting in resource approval • Influencing Without Authority: Identified bottleneck between Product Managers and R&D; formalized strategy, requirements, and UI for an automated database tool. Petitioned supporting teams for resources, influenced key stakeholders, and received buy-in to build the tool. • Strategic Initiative: Created the strategic vision to roll-out a new high priority business segment based on market research, competitive benchmarking, and regulatory constraints; ultimately gaining approval. Show less

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  Amazon

  Jul 2020 - now

  Senior Product Manager, Technical