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Chris Hicks

@chrishicks

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Experienced electrical engineer and business development leader with strong sales and training results.

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining technical engineering, business development, account management and training where I can drive revenue, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

I am an electrical engineer with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a proven track record in sales, marketing and technical project execution. I have led cross-functional teams, managed P+L responsibilities as a CMO, and delivered engineering and reliability projects in industrial settings.

I built revenue from zero to 2 million baht annually, taught over 15,000 hours of classes, and have hands-on experience with controls, instrumentation, and capital project execution. My background includes roles in business development, electrical engineering, and training across North America and Asia.

I bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a systematic approach to solution presentation, and demonstrated ability to write comprehensive scope documents and manage projects through to commissioning and start-up.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Marketing Officer

Current

Progressive Language Arts Co, Ltd.

Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Built revenue from zero to 2 million THB annually within two years while leading sales, marketing and P&L; developed corporate accounts and delivered over 15,000 hours of training across online and in-person programs.

P&L management Sales Marketing Corporate Accounts Curriculum Development Training Delivery Coaching Content Development

Business Development Manager

PCB Manufacturing

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Integrated market strategy with domestic and international sales, developed strategic customer relationships, and supported application engineers to meet OEM and contract business goals.

Business Development Strategic Accounts Sales & Management Product Training Customer Support Trade Shows Technical Sales

Electrical Engineer

Chevron Phillips

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Led I&E/PCT engineering for capital projects ensuring technical correctness, budget and schedule adherence; managed cathodic protection program and supported commissioning and reliability initiatives.

Electrical Engineering I&E Cathodic Protection Commissioning SAP

Electrical Engineer

CMH Manufacturing

May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)

Designed and implemented controls and electro-mechanical systems for gravity-tilt aluminum casting; installed over $2.5M in hardware and doubled department efficiency within three months.

Electro mechanical Systems Allen Bradley Installation Commissioning

Research Assistant

Texas Tech University

Aug 2014 - May 2015 (9 months)

Completed pulsed-power lab research including design and testing of a 300kV Vircator differential B-dot probe and LDO, contributing to haptic feedback project and maintaining a 3.75 GPA.

Pulsed Power Lab OrCAD Matlab COMSOL Instrumentation Data Analysis

Business Development Manager

Fisher Unitech

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Launched SolidWorks Electrical sales in Western Pennsylvania and Western New York, selling CAD/CAM/PDM solutions and growing territory through relationship development and implementations.

Business Development Solidworks CAD Sales Territory Development 3D Printing

MDA Account Representative

GreenLine Systems

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Provided pre-sales support and expanded international adoption of maritime domain risk assessment software, introducing solutions to navies and border agencies across multiple countries.

Pre Sales Account Management International Sales Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development Manager

US CAD / Hagerman & Co.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (5 years 11 months)

Launched AutoCAD Electrical sales in Southern California and managed a $2.4M quota, selling Autodesk suites to manufacturers and engineering firms across multiple industries.

Sales Territory Management Autocad Quota Management Client Relations

Senior Consultant

Hall Kinion International

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)

Developed $1M/year in new business within 12 months and led top-billing permanent placement recruiting for networking and storage clients across major vendors.

Business Development Recruitment Client Acquisition Networking Sales Consulting Account Management

Lieutenant (Electrical Officer)

United States Navy

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4 years 11 months)

Managed electrical department personnel and maintenance programs aboard USS Germantown (LSD-42), implemented safety and maintenance improvements that saved $250,000 and trained 400+ personnel.

Electrical Maintenance Team Leadership Training Troubleshooting Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

120 Hour TEFL Certification

TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

2020 - 2022

Obtained a 120-hour TEFL certification in 2020 and renewed the certification in 2022 for teaching English as a foreign language.

Texas Tech University

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

2014 - 2016

Grade: 3.75 GPA out of 4.0

Activities and societies: Research Assistant, Pulsed Power Lab; designed and tested high-voltage probes and simulation work.

Completed a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a 3.75 GPA, conducting pulsed power laboratory research and designing high-voltage diagnostics.