HARRY S. THOMSON III

*** **** ***** • Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201-***-****

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SUMMARY

Seasoned and creative business leader with comprehensive communication and management experience

in manufacturing. Proven track record of running a company in extremely difficult economic times by

emphasizing effective communication and efficient processes. Broad skill set includes communication,

interpersonal, team leadership, office management, quality control, and problem solving.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Communications Plant Management Human Resources

Marketing Process Improvement Finances

Public Relations Quality Control Cost Control

Reporting Operations Inventory

Team Building Supply Chain Purchasing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Will Way Inc., North Arlington, NJ 1979 – 2009

Non-profit corporation hiring disabled people for electronic assembly.

President

• Promoted to President, and provided long term and day-to-day leadership to this unique company

which employed disabled people for assembly of electronic products and components. Seventy-five

percent of staff was disabled.

• Generated and oversaw all corporate communications, including annual reports to the Board of

Directors, marketing and promotional materials, public relations, internal policy and procedure

communiqués, and official correspondence.

• Continued plant management duties, along with executive oversight of financial control, logistics,

operations, staff management, human resources, strategic planning, legal affairs, sales, and marketing.

• Led company to two prestigious awards: “Small Business Supplier of the Year” for Curtiss-Wright,

and “Employer of the Year” for the Fair Lawn Deaf Program.

• Directed all Human Resources initiatives to maintain company’s position of leadership in providing

employment opportunities for disabled workers.

• Supervised all aspects – logistics, legal, human resources, and financial – of closing the company and

sale of the building in an orderly way.

Plant Manager

• Improved effectiveness of corporate communications function by automating and upgrading entire

business. Introduced new computer system and telecommunications. Worked with web designer to

create Will Way’s first web page.

• Initiated company’s toll-free lines for nationwide customer access.

• Directed all sourcing and purchasing, maintaining excellent relations with 20-25 vendors.

• Purchased all parts and followed them through supply chain for customers’ “just in time” inventory.

• Served as Human Resources Director, including hiring of entire workforce and overseeing benefits

package for proper compliance.

• Supervised preparation of all accounting operations monthly for C.P.A.

• Maintained quality control. Inspected all printed circuit boards Will Way shipped. Maintained direct

contact with lead foreman to ensure proper quality was maintained on all other product shipped per

customers’ requirements.

• Saved thousands of dollars annually by reducing truck fleet costs as customer shipping needs

changed. Sold off two old, inefficient vehicles purchase new, efficient vehicle, resulting in savings in

insurance, maintenance, and fuel.

HARRY S. THOMSON III

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Will Way Inc. (continued)

Account Executive

• Promoted to Account Executive and continued working in assembly.

• Undertook sales function, and immediately increased sales from existing customers by touring their

factories and pointing out to buyers the jobs we could handle.

• Maintained excellent ongoing relationships with base of 25 regular customers.

• Laid the groundwork for intensified sales effort which increased sales by over 200%.

• Maintained steady sales increases yearly.

Assembler

• Began work in electronic assembly and automatic wire cutting and stripping.

• Made electric wire harnesses to customers specifications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a minor in Marketing 1985

Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science 1979

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts Degree 1976

Edward Williams College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Boy Scouts of America: Northern NJ Council, Oakland NJ

Den Leader, Pack Chairman, Asst. Scout Master, Unit Commissioner.

Trustee, Paramus Borough Basketball Association: Paramus, NJ

Trustee, Paramus Jr. Spartans Lacrosse Association: Paramus, NJ

Assistant Coach – Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse – Paramus Recreation: Paramus, NJ

Assistant Coach – In-Town and Travel Baseball – Paramus Junior Baseball League: Paramus, NJ

Member of the University of Florida Alumni Association

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