Glen A. Williams
***** ********** *****, **** ***** FL 32963 • 704-***-**** (M) • ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Skilled entrepreneur and manager with the proven talent in sales, marketing, operations, lean
manufacturing, business negotiations, and staff management directed towards achieving aggressive
revenue goals and company objectives.
Strategic approach to driving operational efficiencies, manufacturing, measurable marketing,
merchandising, and sales programs to generate strong return on invested capital.
Proven background in leading both start-up and established organizations.
Experience in developing actionable business plans for several reputable venture capital groups
Dedicated professional with strong work ethic and excellent project management and problem-
solving capabilities.
Open to relocation
EXPERIENCE
Action Play Systems, LLC January 2011 –
March 2013
Founder and President
Conducted company start up for commercial playground parts manufacturer
Direct reporting to Members/Board of Directors
Gross sales increased from $0 to 4.2 million in 24 months. Led team of 15 employees; grew client
base from 0 to 247 recurring customers.
Instituted lean manufacturing process and limited inventory expense through JIT inventory
management system.
Using previous experience in the industry, created a company focused on the most profitable
products with the lowest inventory commitment.
LP Industries, January 2008 –
January 2011
President
All day to day operational responsibilities for an established multi- location commercial playground
equipment manufacturer.
Direct reporting to Board of Directors
Sales growth from $ 2.7 million to 6.4 million, With 35 employees, increased customer base from
110 to 450 recurring customers.
Gross profit margin increased from 24.1% to 34.2% through strategic product sourcing and overseas
freight consolidation.
Implemented nationwide marketing program directed at the end user creating name brand
recognition and demand for the product.
Led all aspects of relocation of company production and distribution facility from Wilmington NC
to Lenoir NC while negotiating tax break and employee incentive program with Caldwell County
and the state of North Carolina.
Ink And Cloth Graphics, May 2006 – January
2008
General Manager
Executed all day to day operations for an event merchandise/manufacturing company.
Direct reporting to President/Owner
Created and implemented scheduling, sales, marketing and financial planning
Sales revenue increased from $1.4 to 4.4 Million, led team of 12 employees, grew client base from
4 to 17 annual events and from 15 to 47 recurring national customers.
Assumed full P&L responsibility
PPI-Sports Marketing, a division of Passport International LTD June 1997 – May
2006
Director of, Operations
Instituted division start up for a direct marketing and merchandising for professional sports
franchises.
Direct reporting to company President
Sales grew from 0 to 16 million yearly, led team of 120 employees, grew client base from 0 to 26
professional sports franchises
Implemented direct marketing programs based on community demographics and sales/attendance
history.
Bubba Brand Sales, June 1995 –
June 1997
Operations Director
Initiate product development and sale of licensed and branded products through the US.
Work directly with contract sources to manufacture and sell the licensed product
Sold licensees and trademarks to national manufacturers for multi-year return and balloon payout
for each license.
Passport International, LTD June 1992 –
June 1995
Contract/Sourcing Coordinator
Scheduled all contract manufacturing for a retail catalog company with sales exceeding 20 million
dollars yearly.
Traveled to all contract manufacturers to implement production standards and inspect all goods for
quality and ensure timely delivery.
Created software program which established reorder points for inventory based on estimated
production time
EDUCATION
Charleston Southern University August 1987 – May
1992
Ladson, South Carolina
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word
PERSONAL
Married with one son
Enjoy, golf, tennis, skiing