Gary Benser

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 1977 - Oct 1985

  Avionics Navigation Systems Specialist / Master Instructor (E6)

  Master Instructor - Avionics Navigation Systems, Keesler AFB MSMaster Avionics Technician - Norton Air Force Base, CA - Avionics Navigation Systems SpecialistAir Force Talent Competitions - Tops in Blue - Member Keesler Blue Review

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  Rockwell Collins

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2002

  Senior Product Support Manager – Customer Services• Directly responsible for $40M to $150M avionics product management, existing product development, quality, strategic business planning and customer support for Doppler Weather Radar, TCAS, COMM/NAV Radios, Displays, EFIS/EICAS Systems and Automated Test products and systems.• Supervised five product support managers in a self-directed work team that maintained over 96 products and systems. Responsible for team reviews, training, project assignments and schedules.• Provided training and marketing technical presentation around the world. Coached and mentored sales and marketing teams on technical presentations and avionics principles. Lead HR presentations. Show less

  • Manager, Pulse Products

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  • Senior Training Instructor/Manager

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1995
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  Fastek International Ltd.

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2014

  Senior Sales Manager

  Senior Sales Manager – Avionics and Test Equipment Programs – RTCA DO-178B/C DO-254 Programs and Development• Won DRS/Embraer Avionics Cargo System Program; over $6.7M commissioned sales over 30 month program.• Consistent Sales Leader - Received Incentive bonus in 2012 for 150% sales goal performance.• Sales and Project Manager Lead for largest consistent Avionics V&V program at Fastek (Goodrich Avionics).• Established yearly sales and operational plans, individual goals and quotas, utilized ACT and Salesforce CRM systems, built relationships with primary suppliers, and developed relationship based sales channels through sales planning, onsite presentations and team leadership.• Developed all sales and marketing materials (Flysheets, Brochures, PowerPoint presentations) used at Fastek• Managed ongoing business relationships and contracts to continue solution deliveries, provide support. Show less

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  Genova Technologies

  May 2014 - Jul 2017

  Engineering Resource & Business Development Manager

  Engineering Resource Management, Business Development and Staff Recruiting DoD Security Clearance - FSO/ITPSO  Team Training and Coaching on Security, HR practices and newhire/onboarding  Sales and Marketing in Electronics Systems Integration, Advanced Electronics Systems Testing and Quality, and Customer Service and Requirements Development and Support. Relationship Selling for long term customer relationship skills to develop requirements Developing Technical and Customer Requirements support for Bids and Proposals for Commercial & Government Contracts; proposal generation and presentation, extensive contract negotiation and close. Show less

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  Real Time Consulting LLC

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Business Development Advisor

  Business Development Advisor (90 Days)<Brought us to Phoenix!>- Expanded new CRM Contact list- Recommendations for web site updates, marketing materials, Case Studies, CRM processes, LinkedIn marketing etc.

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  North American Driver Training Academy (NADTA) - CRST International

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2022

  Senior Training Instructor/Certified Commercial Examiner

  Tier ll Driver Trainer and CCE Tester Responsibilities include preparing and conducting Classroom presentations, test administration, Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI), Backing skills, Smith System, and Road skills demonstrations, training and DOT testing for CDL licensing. Instruct defensive driving techniques and educate students on the safe and professional operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal and State regulations. • Tier ll Instructor responsible for student management of assigned classes.• Resource Coordinator responsibilities for equipment and personnel assignments and daily documentation and tracking. Provide safety oversight throughout all training evaluations in accordance with course curriculum and company safety policy Master training requirements, compliance standards, and company policies to improve the processes and better facilitate training needs as directed by the NADTA Manager Provide management of students in a field training environment Coordinate the use of equipment resources and training range with other NADTA Instructors Ensure all NADTA training skills and criteria are assessed and scores are properly recorded for each Observe, mentor and make recommendations respective to individual training/developmental needs Evaluate students individually on their operational skills and assess their progress during each training evaluation according to course curriculum Counsel students as needed regarding skill issues and adherence to DOT and company regulations Train students in areas of weakness through constructive feedback and adult learning processes Show less

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  CRST International

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2024

  Driver Services Manager Dedicated EAST

  Returned to my hometown to focus on family. Commercial Trucking was the "family business" and I drove a Freightliner before I flew a Cessna! My passion has always been teaching and I could not pass up the opportunity to train new commercial truck drivers, who are starting a new career and a new chapter in their lives. Still playing with "BIG TOYS" It is very rewarding (and a lot of fun)!

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  Johnson County Seats

  Oct 2024 - now

  Class A CDL/Passenger Driver

  Passenger Bus Driver