Dear Sir/Madam,
I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your search for
a Senior Director of Operations. I am highly motivated and thrive on a good
challenge and the success that comes with it. I have many years of
experience with the start-up of several $120mm dollar industrial
manufacturing facilities. I am a graduate of Augustana College with a
degree in Business Administration and Finance.
I have over 15 years of management experience and have managed multiple
location. I am a proactive leader and lead by example, I build my Team with
respect, project ownership and company pride. It is important to create an
environment that is safe, efficient and everyone has the tools to succeed.
I have overseen the development and installation of new ERP Business
Systems; I have strong P & L, Sales management, budget, production metric,
cost control and strategic business development experience. I work closely
with our customers and suppliers to manage inventory and quality. I have
developed Risk Management teams to assist in the management of the various
critical business risks. I am a member of various local community business
development organizations to help develop, educate and engage the local
community in the benefits of green renewable energy.
Please take a moment and review my resume and my qualifications. I am
interested in an opportunity that will give me a challenge and a company
that is progressive and poised for growth.
I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you and further discuss your
opportunity and my qualifications.
Very truly yours,
Douglas D. Archer
Douglas D. Archer
330 Legacy Lakes Way
Aberdeen, NC 28315
*********@**.**.***
Education
Augustana College - B.A. Business Administration & Minor Finance and
Accounting
May 1981 Sioux Falls, SD
Clean Burn Fuels, Inc. General Manager April
2009 to Present
Raeford, NC
Green Plains Renewable Energy, parent General Manager August
2007 to April 2009
GPRE Shenandoah Ethanol
GPRE Superior Ethanol
GPRE Great Lakes Ag Co.
GPRE Essex Ag. Co.
POET Ethanol Controller
June 2005 to August 2007
Sioux Falls, SD
Citation Mfg., Inc. VP of Operation
November 1999 to June 2005
Spirit Lake, IA
Beck & Hofer Inc. Business Manager
May 1995 to November 1999
Sioux Falls, SD
Summary of Accomplishments:
Managed Start-up and Operation of $120 million process Industrial
manufacturing facilities.
. Establish permits and licenses required to operate business, engaged
governmental agencies and local community for site operations.
Full P & L responsibility, Managed 8 Ag. sales locations throughout
Midwest.
. Report to 9 member Board of Directors.
Developed ISO 9001quality assurance program
Responsible for Start-up and hiring staff of over 90 employees
including key management positions.
Safety Officer is direct report, proud to boast one minor lost time
accident in over 125,000 man hours. Safety is cornerstone of
operation.
Development of diverse Risk management team to guide enterprise
through commodity and insurance markets.
Manage and guide Capital Expenditures, Strategic Growth and business
partners for expansion and growth.
Developed financial modeling and best business practices for
operational metrics, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements.
Managed and built POET, ICM and Delta-T process design facilities,
from construction through commissioning, start-up and operation.
Development of Accounting System and best business practices
Developed Production Metrics for quality and Production Efficiencies
Business and Production process upgrades as markets change
Development of customer and vendor relationships
Support product market and sales goals