Allen Shelton

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Reliability Engineer at Abbott

Altavista, Virginia, United States

Overview

Allen is an experienced manufacturing and process engineer, currently serving as a Reliability Engineer at Abbott. With a background from Central Virginia Community College, he has a history of leading equipment builds, startups, and installations while working in lean team environments.

He has specific experience developing and implementing new processes for products involving materials like PVC, polyethylene, and nylon compounds for cable extrusion.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Equipment Reliability
His current role is Reliability Engineer, and his background includes equipment startups, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of process equipment.
Process Development
He has direct experience in process development for prototype coaxial, power, and hybrid cable setups, including tooling recommendations.
Manufacturing Processes
Throughout his career, he has focused on developing, starting, and maintaining manufacturing processes, including tooling management and quality systems.

Media Appearances

Allen has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Reliability Engineer at Abbott
9-2021 - 2-2023
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Amphenol Times Fiber
5-2016 - 10-2021
Process Engineer at Amphenol Times Fiber
4-2006 - 4-2016
Sr. Manufacturing Designer at The Timken Company
6-1995 - 3-2006
Process Equipment Analyst at The Timken Company

Education

2001 - 2004
Associate of Science (A.S.) from Central Virginia Community College
1994 - 1997
Associate of Science (A.S.) from Central Virginia Community College

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Insights For Selling To Allen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Allen is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Allen

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Allen move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Allen take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Allen

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