Type Of Business:
Manufacturing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Portman's expertise is in managing sales and marketing.
Major Product/SVS:
Electronic and Mechanical Sub-Assemblies, Engineering, Prototyping Medical Instrument for Heart Defibrillation
Favorite Business Publication:
Industry-Related Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Biking, Collecting Dollhouse and Railroad Miniatures, Reading, Playing Football
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Hiram College (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
Circus Model Builders Association
Industry:
Electronic and Mechanical Manufacturing
Date of Distinction:
1/14/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Portman's attention to detail, dedication to satisfy customers, her follow-up and follow-through procedures separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Portman's greatest career achievement is enhancing her employees succeed.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is doing jobs that no one else can do.
Charity:
Volunteer, Apache Junction Marathon; Volunteer, LPG Charity Fund; American Cancer Society; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her customer service skills.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in this profession because she wanted to establish her own company and meet customers' needs.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing Subcontracting of Projects and Project Manager, Designing Machinery that does Sub-Assembly Work in a More Automatic Mode