LARRY STIDHAM

***** ***** ***** ******, ********, CA ? Home: 951-***-**** ? Cell:

951-***-**** ? Email: abmbem@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visionary, dynamic and results oriented Business Strategist with an

unparalleled record executing complex and high profile programs while

propelling operational growth and profitability. Consistently turned around

unprofitable operations and delivered continuous improvement in process,

cost, quality, safety, and productivity. Drove major projects, programs,

and initiatives from planning through tactical execution; mastered advanced

methodologies, processes, and technologies and aligned change efforts with

business goals.

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20+ years' solid management experience spanning multiple disciplines

including Business Development, Program Management, Operations Management,

and Finance Management

Respected leader and team-player, with very strong vertical and lateral

management skills as well as proposal and process development expertise,

which routinely facilitates the exchange of ideas and can use relationship

networks to strategically accomplish objectives

Core Competencies

New Business Development Contract Negotiations Operations Management

Risk Management Expense Control Joint Venture Negotiations

Product/Program Management Territory Development Process Improvement

Operational Streamlining Business Plans P&L

Corporate Communications Strategic Planning Team Leadership & Training

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

STEPHEN PASSY & ASSOCIATES, San Bernardino, CA

2001-2010

A heavy machinery company with products located around the globe with 80

staff members and millions in revenue.

Vice President / General Manager

Charged with driving business growth through business through location of

assets and market products to cash in effort to satisfy the court and lien

holder. Provided direction and leadership to 80 staff members. Communicated

with office staff in effort to meet all business goals and objectives.

Identify and manage target markets. Met with management and clients in

effort to coordinate with regional managers and ensure all goals were being

met. Established new parameters through Complete analysis of spreadsheets

to analyze budgets and forecasting goals.

Key Achievements:

. Generated new company sales by driving market penetration more than

$55M.

. Key contributor in the purchase of new organization with $400M in

assets per year through establishment of marketing and asset values in

North America.

RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS, Vancouver, Canada

1993-2001

The largest and publically traded industrial auctioneer company

headquartered in Canada operating 40 auction sites in 20 countries

Regional Manager

Charged with directing the acquisition of product and assets for proper

description and accuracy of statement of facts. Performed evaluations of

market values within the construction trades, which included highway and

non-highway mining, airway, and ocean transportation. Established profit

margins for all contracts prior to project sale.

Key Achievements:

. Spearheaded the establishment of profit margins for all contracts

prior to sale projects.

. Facilitated the purchase and sale of client assets through private or

court decisions, including all negotiation and closings within all

required deadlines.

. Established new location in Mexico, growing office from nothing to

$30M and 43 staff members within five years . Efforts included

locating property, legal positioning, and communicating with

headquarters located in Canada.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

HAWTHORNE MACHINERY, DEALERSHIP, CATERPILLAR & GROVE CRANE, San Diego, CA

A Caterpillar dealership for construction and large mining community with more

than $700M annually in sales.

Used Equipment Manager

SMA, WESTERN/MIDWESTERN DEALERSHIP, Riverside, CA

Dealer for Komatus and marketers of new and used equipment with 23 locations

and more than 850 staff members.

Vice President

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

J.D Degree

Western State College of Law, Fullerton, CA

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