Sales Manufacturing
Resume:
Douglas R. Vagedes
Union, Kentucky 41091
***********@*****.*** Cell: 859-***-****
PROFILE
Individual with extensive experience in all aspects of leading and managing
an organization including: production and distribution, lean manufacturing,
and product development. Proven ability to operate at the entrepreneurial
level, while planning for larger opportunities and managing for success.
Specific areas of expertise include:
- Process Improvement - Managing Change
- Forecasting & Budgeting - Financial Statements
- Strategic Planning - Product Development
- Lean Production - 6S Fundamental Approach
- Driving Safety - Human Resource Utilization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THOMAS PRODUCTS, Union, KY 2010-2012 (Project basis)
Temporary assignment assisting in the development of recycled plastic bird
feeders and other new products. Developed and introduced three exciting
new designs for Bird's Unlimited, a major retailer in the bird watching
industry including the tail prop suet feeder. Helped to find source in
China resulting in a 24% savings in parts cost on certain feeders. Re-
designed products making them more cost efficient for manufacturing.
Eliminated certain designs in product assembly, making assembly easier
while reducing manufacturing cost.
HYDRODYNE SYSTEMS, LLC., Milford, OH 2003 -2009
A privately held $1.3M manufacturer of hand-held, precision instruments for
testing chemical content of water for drinking and waste water plants;
established in 1989. Negotiated a 75% share in business but ended up
selling it later through a divorce.
General Manager
Developed infrastructure and created strategic business and marketing plans
comparable to start-up effort.
. Eliminated several underperforming but costly instrument options,
thereby reducing on-hand inventory and manufacturing complexity.
. Initiated proper testing procedures to measure accuracy of
instruments using variance and standard deviation with data
collection to track improvements.
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. Implemented a comprehensive safety program to protect employees from
injuries due to hazardous chemicals involved in business. There was
not any plan what-so-ever in place.
. Developed and executed a marketing plan focused on key priorities:
o Building name recognition of the company.
o Increase depth and breadth of product line.
o Continue to improve products and service.
o Identify and direct marketing efforts toward specific markets
and segments.
. Designed marketing materials including product brochures, mailers,
instruction manuals, and individualized customer sales programs.
. Developed necessary sales and financial reports to better manage the
business.
RICHWOOD BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC., Richwood, KY 1983-
2002
$9 million plastic injection manufacturer selling primarily to the building
products industry.
Vice President
Responsibility for all manufacturing operations, and managerial and
financial accounting.
. Established and achieved challenging financial goals, including:
o Grew sales to near $10 million
o Average Gross Profit at 50 %
o Maintained an average EBIT of 20 %
. Several products were awarded patents, including J-Block, Recessed J-
Block, and certain Gable Vent features which are currently recognized
as industry leaders.
. Developed comprehensive business and marketing plans which
incorporated three year financial targets, budgets and core strategies
with action plans.
. Created the infrastructure that successfully supported the controlled
growth of the company commensurate with sales.
. Implemented a new software system to better manage manufacturing and
sales.
. Determined and constantly measured our top five key indicators.
. Implemented lean manufacturing processes and 6S approach throughout
. Implemented a bonus plan for key managers with target and stretch
objectives for same key indicators:
o Safety
o EBIT
o % on time complete
o Working Capital Management
o New Product Delivery
. Performed the necessary reporting required by publicly held company.
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EDUCATION
Currently a senior enrolled in Northern Kentucky University, Highland
Heights, KY B.A., Business Management GPA: 3.8 Expected
completion, Fall 2013
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