Manager Project

DALE S. DORIA

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Moorpark, Calif. 93021

Home - 805/530-1972

Cell - 805/208-2809

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Operations/Production Control Management Professional, with proven abilities to successfully

collaborate with an organization to meet its financial goals . An extremely versatile individual

who’s managed prototyping and manufacturing of various product lines, including Artificial

Intelligence Computers, Robotic Control Systems, Animated Figures, Animated Props, Show

Action Equipment and Special Effects. Recognized expertise in restructuring standing operations

to achieve greater efficiency and increase bottom line profits. Skills include the ability to create

productive project teams and solve business issues to deliver projects within established budgets

and timelines. Exceptional skills in team building and ability to manage multiple projects result

in increased efficiencies of departments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, CA 1991-2009

Director/Production Operations:

Managed all prototype and production of highly complex Animated Figures, Animated

Props and Show Action Equipment, including annual operating budgets ranging from

$200.0k to $500.0k, production control management, master scheduling and

outsourcing. Supervised all department employees, including hiring, performance

review management and counseling. Attended multiple, re-occurring project meetings,

making contributions to effectively collaborate with the project team in analyzing

performance and risk mitigation.

• Restructured production control process and procedure to more effectively

manage estimating, budgets, schedules, change management, and risk

Restructuring resulted in highly efficient well-run division of 59 personnel

• Restructured weekly/bi-weekly project update meetings to more effectively report

on and identify key indicators that determine performance during the project life cycle

• Consolidated departments to core staffing levels in support of company goals related

to fluctuating project workloads

• Reorganized multiple departments and improved working relationships to establish

a more cohesive work environment

• Achieved team effectiveness by demonstrating and encouraging openness

and honesty among employees, increasing morale communication and productivity

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• Improved employee productivity and commitment to quality by encouraging

and facilitating involvement in process improvements and implementing

applicable suggestions

• Formed an aftermarket monthly meeting between Theme Park Operations and internal

technical experts to review product performance. Direct feedback from the end user

enabled us to assist with trouble shooting in the field and adapt lessons learned into our

future products

• Saved two million dollars over a three year period by initiating a cost savings program

with purchasing that targeted key cost driving components used in the development and

manufacturing of our product lines

Page 2Formed an aftermarket monthly meeting between our Theme ParkOperations team

and our internal technical experts to review product performance. Direct feedback cost

• Developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers to assure best value for Disney, and

for obtaining the best technology, tools and training for staff

Prior Positions with Walt Disney Imagineering:

Manager - Special Effects

Manager - Productions/Material Control

Production/Material Planner-Principal

Production/Material Planner-Senior

Square D. Chatsworth, CA 1988 - 1991

Production Control Supervisor:

Administered all production control operations for automotive support parts manufacturing firm

with sales of $25 million annually, including master scheduling (daily & long term) and

production analysis. Hired and supervised 3 personnel. Prepared and maintained department

budgets.

• Increased on-time shipments from 52% to over 95% in one-year period

• Modified existing computerized master scheduling system to achieve greater efficiency.

Professional Development:

California State University Northridge 1988-1991

• Business Administration

Certification:

• American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)

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