Quality Assurance Management

scott c. fladgard

Operations Executive

Kingston, WA . Tel 360-***-**** . abg4yj@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished and talented with more than 30 years added value in operations

management, commercial management, manufacturing, and product development

in highly-competitive domestic environments. Business strategist,

innovator, and tactical leader of enterprise-wide initiatives that build

brand value and result in sustainable and profitable growth. Inventive and

results-driven executive credited with establishing and growing businesses,

increasing sales, and providing organizational leadership.

. Versatile, broad-based experience in various business functions; highly

disciplined, creative, and process-driven team-builder.

. Strategic problem-solver and hands-on leader recognized as an expert in

production operations and quality processes.

. Strong planning, organizational development, office technology, and

general management qualifications.

1 AREAS OF STRENGTH

Business Development . Change Management . Client Relations . Employee and

Labor Relations

Financial Management . Needs Assessment . OSHA and Regulatory Compliance .

Outsourcing

Policy Development . Quality Assurance . Restructuring . Risk Management .

Strategic Planning

Strategic Sourcing . Supply Chain Management . Vendor and Subcontractor

Management

2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Investment Construction LLC, Kingston, WA 2005 - 2010

Company dedicated to locating potentially profitable properties,

negotiating and financing their purchase, then reselling to builders and

developers.

president

Combined breakthrough leadership and industry knowledge to provide vision

and guidance to three direct reports in identifying, purchasing, and

selling potential properties in the North Kitsap area for residential and

commercial development. Laid the foundation for successful land

acquisition by building positive relationships with lenders, land owners,

and builders; drew strategic visions for each project to overcome

objectives and gain consensus. Led cross-functional collaborations with

surveyors, engineers, and subcontractors to erect development

infrastructure; worked closely with engineers, architects, planners, and

government officials to obtain the permitting necessary for development.

Maintained full P&L oversight for a portfolio of 79 residential properties

and an 18-acre industrial park encompassing $7.5M total sales.

Key highlights

. Leveraged excellent relationship-building skills and in-depth

industry knowledge to facilitate industrial property sales through

the introduction of creative financing.

Pacific International Tool and Shear, LTD, Kingston, WA 1994 - 2005

Start-up company and world leader in fiber cement cutting technologies,

with a peak of 50 employees and $7M revenue.

ceo

Responding to a need within the fiber cement industry, co-founded this

company to research, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge fiber cement

cutting tools. Guided a staff of eight direct reports in administering the

day-to-day activities of the organization including research and

development, product development, manufacturing, inventory, marketing, and

sales. Created and patented innovative fiber cement siding products;

administered each phase of production as well as distribution across North

America. Expanded the competitive edge of the organization through astute

financial management and cost-benefit analysis, managing full profit and

loss figures to maintain market competitiveness and optimal profitability.

Key highlights

. Reinvigorated the fiber cement market by developing and patenting

numerous tools and processes to improve production, including better

cutting technologies and silica emission-reducing products.

. Generated consistent year-over-year growth by balancing expert

management of day-to-day operations with strategic decision making

that ensured long-term growth.

. Conceptualized, planned, and launched a unique quality assurance

program across the enterprise that was studied and adapted by other

major tool manufacturers for their use.

Gateway Construction, Inc., Kingston, WA 1992 - 1994

Residential construction company building approximately six custom homes

annually.

president

Led the planning and execution of all phases of construction for

residential homes, including land acquisition, estimates and bidding,

contract negotiations, architectural design, and subcontractor management.

Expertly administered full profit and loss activities to ensure ongoing

profitability.

Key highlights

. Quickly developed a reputation for quality that led to consistently

pre-selling annual capacity every year.

3 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

vice president, operations, Alaska Steel Company, Anchorage, AK - Expanded

the organization's market share and increased shareholder value through

expert operations management, contract sales to major oil companies, and

due diligence for potential business acquisitions. Dramatically improved

productivity and profitability through the introduction of hardware and

software automation across the enterprise.

4 TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solidworks

Sketchup

Chief Architect

Quickbooks

Peachtree

Enmark

MS Office Suite

5 EDUCATION

Currently enrolled on line at WGU-Washington in the Bachelors of Science,

Business-IT Management program with an expected graduation date of 12/12.

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