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Robert Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning a variety of roles in the marketing and sales field. Robert started their career at Dwyer Instruments, Inc. as an Inside Sales Engineer in 1994 and subsequently worked as a Field Sales Engineer before moving up to roles such as Product Manager and Marketing Manager. Robert eventually became the Marketing and Technical Sales Manager, overseeing a team of 20 sales engineers and marketing professionals. In 2012, they took on the role of Marketing and Business Development Manager, responsible for strategic marketing and product management, and later became the Global Marketing & E-Business Manager. In 2016, Thompson joined Smalley as their Director of Marketing before being promoted to Vice President of Marketing in 2020. In this position, they lead various departments including marketing, research and development engineering, manufacturing engineering, and customer service. Thompson's experience encompasses areas such as marketing communications, strategic planning, customer experience, new product research and development, manufacturing machine development, and automation.
Robert Thompson has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University. Robert also holds a degree in Executive Management with a field of study in Leadership from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Indiana University South Bend, specializing in Marketing/Marketing Management. Robert further pursued education in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions at UCLA Anderson School of Management. In terms of certifications, they have obtained certifications in Competitive Intelligence from the Helicon Group, Copywriting from the DMA, Email Marketing from the DMA, and SPIN Selling from the Miller Heiman Group. The specific years of completion or attainment for these degrees and certifications are not provided.
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As the inventor of the edgewound wave spring and with over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, Smalley is the Engineer’s Choice® in providing wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings for all of your application needs. Smalley stocks over 10,000 standard parts across 30 configurations and 400 sizes, ready for delivery. If a standard part doesn’t meet your requirements, you’ll work with our innovative team of over 30 industry-specialized engineers to quickly create an economical custom part in the material of your choice, all without new tooling. Prototype or production volume, our No-Tooling-Charges™ manufacturing process meets the design flexibility your application, budget, and timeline requires. While all of our manufacturing is made in our U.S-based 300,000 square foot facility, our global network of offices, engineers, and distribution partners allows you to receive parts and support quickly from anywhere in the world. In accordance with the requirements of ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100:2016, and ISO 14001:2015, Smalley is able to offer customers worldwide unparalleled quality. Smalley’s dedication to manufacturing excellence has earned us multiple service and quality awards, and the trust of OEMs worldwide. Standard or custom, we are dedicated to delivering the right part in the right material for all of your applications. Why work for Smalley? Smalley offers a competitive compensation and benefits package: including 401(K) savings plan with company match, profit sharing, bonus, health, dental, vision, company paid life, STD and LTD, supplemental life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 10 company paid holidays. Smalley is a team-oriented work place with opportunity for career advancement. Find us on Social Media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/smalleysteelring Twitter: www.twitter.com/ringsandsprings