John Storti
***** ********* ***** ****** ******, FL 33544 813-***-**** ********@*******.***
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert in: Staff Development / Organizational Communication / Strategic Planning
Consummate executive, change agent and entrepreneur. Acknowledged and recognized for efforts in driving
cultural change that builds organizational effectiveness and propels revenue growth. Prolific researcher, writer,
platform speaker, and expert facilitator; considered a visionary in change management, staff development, and
strategic planning. Career reflects success in corporate world, entrepreneurship, and consulting.
Professional Strengths:
Operations Management Contract & Negotiation Management
Executive Development Revenue Enhancements
Organizational Change Purchasing Management
Sales & Marketing Positioning Entrepreneurial Leadership
Staff Management & Development Budget Development & Control
PROFILE
ENTREPRENEURISHIP / PRACTICE BUILDING
Propelled complete establishment of specialty contract company to a fully operational national business in
one year. Specializing in multi-site labor operations throughout the continental United States.
Thrust business growth by 100% representing $1+ million, through brokered business relationships with
company’s main competing agent resulting in leverage and strengthening market position.
Established non-disclosure agreements in order to work for two of the largest competing prison
manufactures while at the same time managing privileged and confidential corporate information from each
firm respectively.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Directed, influenced, and led combined staff of 30 full and part time personnel.
Developed, designed, and implemented “return for performance” culture among workforce, increasing
quality and productivity, while minimizing punch-out work resulting in quantifiable increased profit
margins of 5%.
Reputation as a dynamic agent of change. T ranscending ability to interact with individuals at all levels,
from hourly personnel to company presidents and executives.
NEGOTIATION AND CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT
Expert negotiator skilled in the area of effective negotiating specializing in various strategies, tactics, and
techniques.
Comprehensive ability to write and understand complex contracts and contract law.
Directed complex union labor negotiations as required at various site locations throughout the continental
United States.
Achieved 40% reduction in payroll expenses with concurrent increase of service delivery to customers.
Consistently delivered cost savings of greater than 10% of purchased dollars against corporate budget.
INTANGIBLES
Charismatic Leader – knack for captivating an audience, having a presence that commands respect and a
natural ability to hold the interest of the listener.
Rock -solid reputation for hard work, perseverance, and honesty. A person who understands the value of
honesty, accountability and trust in a business environment.
John Storti
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRINCIPAL / EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2000-2009
SJS Companies – Tampa, FL; Lansdale, PA
Multi-state specialty services business serving the new prison construction facilities.
Accomplishments:
Completed 30+ new prison projects, with work valued at over $14 million, in 16 states.
Direct business activity including operations management, business development, strategic planning,
and staff development.
Built and maintained legendary contractual and business relationships.
One of only two full-time companies in the United States proficient and capable of operating in this
highly specialized field. Since 2000, numerous companies have attempted to duplicate this work with
limited success.
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & MATERIALS M ANAGMENT 1997-2000
Acme Cryogenics, Inc. – Allentown, PA
Manufacturer and engineer of equipment and components for the industrial gas, medical, chemical and
electronics industries.
Accomplishments:
Member, executive team, the strategic planning group governing company operations.
Three years documented cost saving in excess of 11% against corporate budget.
Disposed of over $100,000 of excess inventory over a 90 -day period at greater then 90% of standard
cost.
Reduced current vendor base by 35% in fir st two years.
Other Relevant Professional Experience:
PROJECT CONSULTANT (2008)
Initech Construction, Inc. – Tampa, FL
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR, CONSULTANT (1997)
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority – Orlando, FL
BUYER (1993-1994)
Drug Plastics & Glass Company, Inc. – Boyertown, PA
EDUCATION
MORAVIAN COLLEGE, Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management (Dean’s List 1989-1992)
“Top 100 Liberal Arts College – United States”
Scholar Athlete – All Conference Baseball, Captain, Record holder