Edna Sugden

Aftermarket Inside Sales Director at Parkson Corporation

Edna Sugden has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Edna began their career at Hycor Corporation in 1990, where they held various roles in aftermarket sales, inventory, purchasing, and receptionist duties. In 1998, Hycor Corporation was purchased by Waterlink, Inc., and Edna continued working with the newly formed Separations Division until 2001, primarily focusing on inside sales and aftermarket sales.

In 2001, they joined Parkson Corporation, where they assumed the role of an application engineer. Over the years, Edna progressed through different positions within the company, including aftermarket supervisor, headworks project manager, and senior application engineer. From 2008 to 2010, they served as a key account leader responsible for industrial business growth with targeted key accounts. In 2019, Edna became the inside sales manager at Parkson Corporation and later transitioned to the role of aftermarket inside sales director in May 2023.

Throughout their career, Edna has showcased their expertise in sales, revenue generation, managing relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Edna has also demonstrated a keen interest in identifying growth opportunities within core business areas and adjacent spaces.

Edna Sugden's education history is as follows:

Edna completed various certificate programs in 2021 at Cornell University. Edna obtained a certificate in Coaching Skills with a focus on business administration and management. Edna also earned certificates in Marketing Fundamentals, Managing Organizations, Global Workplace, Finance and Accounting Principals, and Strategy and Forecasting, all within the field of business administration and management.

In 2015, Edna completed an online course called "Water201x Urban Water - Innovations for Environmental Sustainability" through UBC Online.

Edna obtained a Certificate of Completion in Project Management from the Project Management Academy in 2014.

In 2009, Edna received a Certificate of Completion in Water Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Additionally, they earned a Certificate of Completion in Large Account Management Process from Miller Heiman - Sales Performance Company in 2008.

From 1989 to 2007, Edna attended the College of Lake County, where they took classes towards a Business Degree with a focus on business management and environmental studies.

Edna also received their high school diploma from Round Lake Sr. High in 1988.

In terms of additional certifications, Edna has a certification in Six Sigma - Green Belt, obtained from SixSigma.US and Parkson Corporation. Specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Aftermarket Inside Sales Director

    May, 2023 - present

  • Inside Sales Manager

    January, 2019

  • Sr Application Engineer

    April, 2015

  • Headworks Project Manager

    October, 2013

  • Aftermarket Supervisor

    May, 2010

  • Key Account Leader

    September, 2008

  • Application Engineer

    June, 2001