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Chief Operating Officer Resume
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| Desired Industry: Manufacturing |
SpiderID: 5621 |
| Desired Job Location: Akron, Ohio |
Date Posted: 2/26/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 03/30/2006 |
| Desired Wage: 100000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: High School/Equivalent |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Operations Efficiency ~ Strategic Planning
Margin Improvement ~ Business Growth
Versatile, visionary champion with strong ability for driving record-
setting operational efficiencies, elevating profits, developing
expert teams, business issue remediation, building business units,
and negotiating strategic alliances in going concern, startup and
turnaround situations.
Experience:
US TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Canton, OH 2003 - Present
Multi-divisional $40M organization serving the Aerospace, Aircraft,
Automotive, Defense Contract and Commercial Construction industries.
Vice President, Corporate Operations
Oversee development and presentation of supply contracts with
military, government agencies, and Fortune 500 corporate accounts.
Ensure federal and state EPA regulations compliance; direct creation
and compilation of enforcement documentation. Direct strategic
planning and implementation of multi-division corporate marketing
strategies.
* Achieved $560K expense reduction internalizing outsource program,
identifying and resolving production issues and directing national
marketing campaign for "Green" Certified construction product driving
513% revenue growth through Fortune 500 accounts including Lowe's,
Target, and Wal-Mart.
* Reduced proposal generation time 81%, directing computer-based
development program to streamline process and regain $12M in military
contracts.
* Spearheaded industry relationships and established industry
credibility, launching masonry degree program and National Center for
Masonry Excellence initiatives among industry organizations, business
leaders, and academic institutions. Sought $3M funding through
Federal grant program.
* Reestablished comprehensive environmental package to remediate
30% revenue decrease and potential violations resulting from
subcontractor non-compliance. Secured 44% EPA approval rate within
first 10 months.
KIMBLE CHASSIS, New Philadelphia, OH 2001 - 2003
Manufacturer of Capital Equipment serving specialty vocation
markets. Division of $100M Kimble Companies including Environmental,
Transportation, Agricultural, Mining, and Energy business units.
Vice President, Operations / General Manager
Provided organizational leadership, developing strategies to
implement key initiatives for profitability, cost containment, gross
margin improvements, and income growth.
* Guided operations transition for merger in less than 14 days,
resulting in a 34% reduction in manufacturing footprint. Capitalized
on synergies between combined resources and obtained critical buy-in
from department managers and subordinates.
* Managed 885% increase in gross margins and 586% revenue growth
over four-year period through sound financial operating practices.
* Led negotiations for $5.3M package and proposal to Ingersoll-Rand
Industrial Group for superior product, with resulting solution
estimated to reduce development time by 70%.
SABEL, INC., New Philadelphia, OH 1997 - 2001
Manufacturer of Specialized Capital Equipment serving
Transportation, Utility, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Specialty
Vocation markets.
Vice President, Operations
Administered P&L, product development, manufacturing resource
deployments, financial analysis/reporting and sales/marketing.
Oversaw manufacturing operations startup and strategic planning, as
well as manufacturing, engineering, accounting, administration,
purchasing and quality assurance functions. Handled corporate
formation, financing, capital equipment procurement, and operations
development. Developed comprehensive business plan and
commercial/financial presentations to customers, investors, banking,
and government agencies.
* Produced 183% increase in production throughput, 73% operating
cost reduction and consistent efficiency rate up to 80%, utilizing
continual implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and TQM
practices.
* Assembled key management team to develop business plan, secure
facilities and capital equipment, identify administrative
requirements, and start production operations, all within seven-month
period, including $2.2M initial order backlog.
* Led development team in aggressive product design campaign to
maximize market penetration, generating $7.6M in order activity from
key accounts.
* Managed revenue growth in excess of 330% through concentrated
focus on pricing discipline, manufacturing control, cost containment
and product mix decisions.
SIMON-DUPLEX, Dover, OH 1989 - 1997
Manufacturer of Custom Chassis products for Fire Service, Utility
and Specialty Vocation Markets. Division of Simon, PLC, a $17B global
organization.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Managed and planned sales and marketing functions according to
corporate objectives. Coordinated field representation and served as
primary liaison for cross-functional teams.
* Expanded customer base by 150% and closed $1.4M Fortune 100
account order, restoring customer confidence through new
communication channels and use of support materials.
* Drove development of comprehensive specifications software used
industry-wide, keeping development costs 78% below previous ERP
system and improving development time 70%.
* Attained 30% increase in segment bookings within 24-month period,
directing comprehensive market analysis to focus on new market
segment.
Education:
Kent State University, New Philadelphia, OH
Mechanical Engineering Technology and
Business Administration Studies
Affiliations:
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Associate/Corporate CES Program Administrator
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)
Associate Member of LEED Technical Advisory Committee - Materials &
Resources Committee
STARK STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Advisory Board Member - Masonry Program
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MASONRY EXCELLENCE
Advisory Board Member
DC ENTITIES
Board Member
Skills:
* Process Excellence Leadership
* Budget Oversight & Control
* Product Management
* P&L Responsibility
* Industry Relationships
* Change Management
* Project/Program Management
* Operations Cost Containment
* Cross-functional Leadership
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